The Net Zero Committee’s mandate is to work towards making the Richmond Hill United Church a net zero greenhouse gas emitter by the year 2030. They are doing this by working to increase engagement in the community on the climate crisis and by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in the personal lives of church members and those emitted by the use of the church building.
Meets twice a year, virtually. Next meeting is May 26th, 2026, 7-8 p.m.
Welcomes new members (see contact information below).
Works with Climate Action Richmond Hill and with the Climate Owls at Rose Town Apartments.
- Climate Action Richmond Hill is a group of volunteers working to help the municipality meet its climate targets. This document is the Community Energy and Emissions Plan for Richmond Hill
- Rose Town Apartments is a multi-residential building owned by Housing York. The Climate Owls is a group of Rose Town residents working to inform their community about the climate situation and to do their part in advocating for change and adjusting their lifestyles to reduce emissions.
Upcoming events:
April: 13, 20, 27, and May: 4, 11, 2026 - Foundational Science Sessions
May 21, 2026: Rose Town Climate Owls: Ice Dragon Tech support
Past events:
November 11, 13, 18, 20: Age Well On Purpose: A Virtual Wellness Fair for Older Adults (audio recordings of the four sessions)
“New Horizons Grant and Dr. Minna Allarakhia (Co-Founder, BioEndeavor Inc.)
presented four sessions for Age Well On Purpose. Below are audio links for each and some other helpful links.
November 11th: Aging on Purpose-Why Purpose Matters as we Age
Audio recording: https://drive.
November 13th: The Gut-Brain Axis, Plant Based Recipes and Exploring Food Security
Audio recording: https://drive.
November 18th: Brain Health and the Age-Friendly Communities Outreach
Program
Audio recording: https://drive.
November 20th: Community Gardens, Repair Cafes and Greening our Holidays:
Helpful links:
Plant Based Foods Board: https://drive.google.
Recipes, Books, Resources, Reviving and Repurposing Vegetables:https://drive.
Link and contact information to learn more about getting involved with the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program:
Provincial Website: www.
Download excellent resources provided by the Ministry including:
https://drive.google.com/
If you would like to remain in contact with us at BioEndeavor, please visit us at www.bioendeavor.net to sign up for our newsletter.
Volunteer opportunities can be found across our province including at:
Seniors for Climate Action Now
https://
Sustainable Milton
https://sustainablemilton.ca/
Climate Action Richmond Hill
https://www.facebook.com/
Regional Age-Friendly Networks
https://csah.ca/age-friendly-
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
https://trca.ca/
Brampton Grow Green Festival
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/
Credit Valley Conservation https://cvc.ca/
Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions (including a $500 honorarium for projects in Toronto)
3Rs Ambassador (Waste Management) Program (for those who live in an apartment, condo or co-op in Toronto)
Volunteer and Other Paid Opportunities from across Canada
https://www.goodwork.ca/
Repair Cafes
Brampton: https://
Milton: https://
Hamilton: https://www.
Toronto: https://
York Region: https://www.york.ca/
Rose Town Apartments, November 20th:
At this event there were four seniors helped by three elementary students from the Ice Dragons and their three adult guides and an Ice Dragon photographer. Snacks were provided by Lyn May (and we all want the recipe for the oatmeal cookies), while Joan Jensen capably hosted. Some of the issues resolved were: learning to use a QR code, listening to messages in voicemail, opening games and weather apps and navigating within them, saving photos, making screen shut off times longer. Thank you Ice Dragons!
Food and Climate, November 22nd.
speaker videos will be available here
Contact: Esther Collier - esther.climateactionrh@gmail.com
