Ecology Ottawa is a leader in a community of like-minded volunteers, staff, and supporters. We organize in neighborhoods, build relationships, and mobilize people power at strategic times to create lasting change in Ottawa's environmental policy.

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The Eco Gala is at heart a community event. Subsidized $20 Digital Experience Only tickets are available upon request. Please reach out to us for a special coupon code.

Like last year, this year's Eco Gala is going digital and is set to be one of the most exciting galas to date! You'll be provided with everything you need for a complete Stay-at-Home Gala experience. Be prepared for an entertaining and elegant evening that includes:

• A gift bag filled with goodies (including dinner, drinks, and a dessert)
• Raffle draws, entertainment, silent auction
• Inspiring presentations
• Live Q&A
• Unique networking opportunities, and more!

The Eco Gala is proud to welcome Dr. Courtney Howard as our keynote speaker for the evening. Dr. Howard is an Emergency Physician in Yellowknife, in Canada’s subarctic, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is a nationally- and globally-recognized expert on the impacts of climate change on health, and in the broader field of planetary health. She will show us how to apply big ideas to our small, local context and explain how "less CO2, more health" helps us solve two crises at once. Dr. Howard will also be answering your questions live in the second half of the show!

Photo credit : Pat Kane

On October 28th you will receive an email with the link to the event. We ask everyone attending to buy their own ticket, but we encourage you to enjoy the evening with your bubble! Although the event will be primarily in English, the Eco Gala features a bilingual MC + Francophone networking opportunities.

Kumospace is the premier digital networking and reception tool. It is loads of fun, super intuitive, and as close as we can get to in-person mingling. Check out a demo here if you haven't used it before and look forward to a fun after-party in the Kumospace.

The Complete Stay-at-Home Gala Experience includes a gift bag filled with goodies! Sit back and let us do the work with a wonderful meal and featured products that support your community! But hurry, because once they're gone - they're gone!

Inside of this beautiful locally designed tote-bag* you’ll find:

•  A delicious 2 course meal prepared by Thyme & Again, featuring a Quinoa salad with Chickpeas, Roasted Peppers, Broccoli, and a vegan Balsamic Vinaigrette, followed by a vegan Roasted Vegetable Curry with Rice and Lentil Pilaf, with a side of naan
• A Hand-crafted Brownie from Strawberry Blonde, and a free cupcake coupon
•  A refreshing non-alcoholic seltzer from Dominion City
•  A $10 gift card from Thyme & Again so you can so you can customize your meal
• And a pollinator meadow seed packet to help you re-wild your garden next Spring and add critical habit for pollinators

*Available while supplies last, order yours today!

Gift bag pick-up is at Thyme & Again's Kitchen + Food Shop (1845 Carling Ave, Ottawa) on:

• Oct. 27th from 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Oct. 28th from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Your last chance to pick-up your bag will be 6:00pm on October 28th, 2021. If you miss out on this, we cannot guarantee you will receive your bag. When you arrive at Thyme & Again's Kitchen + Food Shop, present your ticket to receive your gift!

At Thyme & Again you will also have the opportunity to purchase beer, wine, specialty cocktails and mocktails with the 10$ gift card you will find in your bag! Grab a few drinks on your way home and get ready for an amazing evening!

Be sure to check out the reception in Kumospace that closes the evening. Join us for engaging networking like you've never experienced before! Freely move between different rooms, meeting industry leaders and like-minded people alongside exciting entertainment and engaging immersive experiences.

Auction opens:

Saturday, September 25th, at 12:01 am ET

Auction closes:

Thursday, October 28th, at 9:00 pm ET

Check out the amazing items generously donated by our community partners.

Bidding is open to the public, which means you DON'T need a Gala ticket for a chance to win some great prizes!

Click the button below to start bidding today!