Meet Stephanie Levy, Project Manager, Common Grounds

May 6, 2010

Stephanie Levy, Project Manager, Common Grounds (Photo: Evergreen)

A graduate of environmental science, Stephanie Levy joined the BC Common Grounds team in May 2009 and we are very lucky to have her on our team! Read dispatches from Stephanie’s 2009 trip to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen here and here.

How are you involved? I’m the project manager of stewardship for Evergreen BC, I’m on the Steering Committee for the Canadian Environmental Network Youth Caucus, I’m in the Founding Committee of an international youth engagement project called YEGO, and I’m the official Youth Delegate on the Canadian Delegation to the Commission on Sustainable Development.

What motivates you? The growing numbers of opportunities for youth. There are many areas that truly lack youth engagement policies, but where we are today is eons ahead of even a decade ago.  I am a product of individuals and organizations taking the time to mentor me, and I work so hard to give that back.

Which environmental issue most concerns you? One environmental issue in and of itself does not concern me as much as the larger picture does. I’m concerned most about the general indifference we have towards people who have lost as we have gained, and our disinclination to let go of bad habits.

What gives you optimism? Seeing those who work to improve lives and give their time to restore the planet. These people are literally making the earth better. They inspire me, and give me optimism.

Inspired? Join Stephanie at a planting or stewardship event near you!

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A Legacy for Ontario’s Communities

May 3, 2010

Celebrating Earth Day with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (Photo: Ontario MNR)

As the early spring buds transform into lush green leaves, 100,000 young trees and shrubs are helping to transform parks and open spaces across the province of Ontario.

Over the course of the last two years in an effort to make our towns and cities more livable, 345 community groups and over 10,000 volunteers from Scarborough to Iroquois Falls came together in neighbourhood parks and open spaces to make a difference thanks to a partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Evergreen. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted by Colin from Common Grounds

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