Community Events

Drop in and experience trusted home energy and water management information from a certified energy advisor, who is available to answer your questions. The 100-year-old REEP House has been renovated to exceed modern building standards while maintaining heritage value; working demonstrations of household energy-efficient and water management technologies.

An interactive community resource, this 100-year-old home has been renovated by REEP Green Solutions to exceed modern building standards while maintaining heritage value; working demonstrations of household energy-efficient and water management technologies; certified energy adviser available to answer your home energy and water savings questions.

The Uptown Farmers’ Market is a weekly event organized by the Waterloo Crafters and Farmers’ Market Cooperative and delivered by the City of Waterloo that connects local farmers and artists with community members. It takes place in the Waterloo Public Square every Thursday from 3pm-7pm. The market provides Waterlooians with a great opportunity to support their local farmers and artisans. We have a variety of vendors selling a bevy of veggies, cheeses, eggs, bread, crafts and other locally-produced goodies.

Come to the first of three free evening hands-on workshops hosted by the REEP house. Register now to get practical tips from experts while getting your hands dirty: www.reepgreen.ca

The Annual Energy & Environment Forum will take place on June 24th. The keynote speaker is former Environment Minister and CIBC Vice Chair, Jim Prentice, he will touch on issues as they pertain to small and medium sized businesses in Canada. Michael Sarazin will present a local case study on how Plasti-Fab focused on internal conservation that has resulted in environmental and significant cost savings. Finally, Mike Morrice, Founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Waterloo Region will share the progress businesses across Waterloo Region are making towards reducing their carbon impact & improving their bottom line, as well as a brief update on plans to share their approach with other communities across Canada.