Toolkits & Guides
Freshwater Stewardship Engagement Toolkit
The two-year Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building program provides faith communities with the tools and resources they need to identify a freshwater stewardship need in their community and take action using the Freshwater Stewardship Engagement toolkit and a microgrant program. This program is possible thanks to generous funding from the Ottawa Community Foundation, and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Access 150+ invaluable resources, case studies, and local knowledge for the Ottawa and surrounding area so you can learn about an issue and how to take action with your faith community. Topics include community gardens, community science, fish habitat, green audits & retrofits, Indigenous water education, invasive species management, natural shorelines, shoreline cleanups, stormwater management, and youth engagement.
The Presbytery of Ottawa & Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa Resource Guide
This toolkit was developed by Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa in collaboration with The Presbytery of Ottawa. It is a comprehensive guide that contains links to a variety of resources covering many different environmental themes. This guide aims to promote environmental stewardship through a spiritual lens.
It contains resources for energy audits & retrofits, gardening, food & waste, stormwater management, community advocacy, and more! Download below!
Catholic Eco-Investment Accelerator Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by the Mouvement Laudato Si' Movement - Canada in partnership with Faith & the Common Good to inspire and help faith institutions align their investments with their mission, vision, and the climate crisis. This guide uses Catholic teachings to connect divestment actions and respect for the environment.
The Resolution on Climate Change
For the Love of Creation
"For the Love of Creation invites Canadian faith communities and faith-based organizations to come together under a unified banner to mobilize education, reflection, action and advocacy for climate justice." You can access their many available resources & guides on climate advocacy here.
This guide is for anyone who wants to learn more about completing a deep energy retrofit project, which entails increasing your building’s energy efficiency by over 80%. It goes over budgets, timeframes, and how to assess, plan, and implement these types of projects.
Retrofits are a necessary part of building maintenance. They can save you money, energy, and bring you additional comfort and ease of mind, so why not go full out?
