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I’ve worked on the EcoAction Teams program for over three years, and I’ve learned that taking positive environmental action in my life is not only simple but contagious. I’m not an environmental scientist or engineer, just a concerned urban dweller who decided she needed to mesh all her passions with environmental work. I also love words and social commentary, so blogging is a good fit. Born and raised in friendly Manitoba, I live in Toronto with my trusty bicycle.

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Since being captivated by the cartoon movie FernGully at the age of five, Prabhjit (Prabh) Banga has been an avid supporter of green causes. Prabh has over four years of experience working in the environmental sector on diverse topics, including conservation, waste management and environmental education. She recently received a Master of Resource and Environmental Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Toronto with roots in India, Prabh loves to travel and discover new places!

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30 June 2010 - 10:52Happy Birthday Canada!

Post by Prabhjit Banga

Oh, Canada… it’s nearly time again to celebrate this great country of ours with parades, parks, food and fun as the 2010 Canada Day celebrations kick off tomorrow. It’s a great time to come together and enjoy the sense of community that is so much a part of everyday Canadian life.

Besides celebrating Canada, it’s also important to go a step further by celebrating part of what makes Canada so great — our environment and our achievements in protecting the environment. Earth Day Canada’s Hometown Heroes program recently recognized Heather MacFadyen of Canmore, AB and GreenHere of Toronto, ON as environmental leaders. Heather’s work has been instrumental in seeing a functional wildlife corridor established between Wind Valley, Bow Valley, Spray Valley and Banff Park. GreenHere is a not-for profit organization dedicated to planting trees and developing tree stewardship programs in Toronto in order to protect urban ecosystems and long-term air quality. Thanks to the efforts of Canadians like them, we have made some great strides to protect Canada’s natural heritage.

Canadians have always celebrated the spectacular natural bounty that makes us one of the most beautiful and prosperous nations on Earth—from oceans and coastlines to mountains and foothills to prairies and grasslands. If we continue to work together, we can ensure that we and our children and grandchildren will have much to celebrate long into the future. Give back to Canada this year by thinking green and reducing your impact!

Happy 143rd Birthday Canada!

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