Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category includes web sites about the natural, scientific, and environmental aspects of the local area. It includes information about the natural environment, environmental problems, and scientific activities specific to the local area.

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Resources in This Category

• Centre for Inquiry

  http://centreforinquiry.ca/
  Promotes the application of skeptical, secular, rational and humanistic inquiry and the scientific method to address beliefs and practices and skepticism of . Includes newsletters, articles, and event information.

• City of Toronto Environment Portal

  http://www.toronto.ca/environment/
  The Environment index is a gateway to explore environmental issues and answers on the City of Toronto website.

• Friends of the Spit

  http://www.friendsofthespit.ca/
  Information about the Leslie Street Spit, a park-like 5-km peninsula that juts into Lake Ontario close to downtown Toronto.

• Garbage and Recycling in Toronto

  http://www.toronto.ca/garbage/
  Provides garbage and recycling collection calendars on-line, and other details about reduce, reuse and recycle programs.

• Mycological Society of Toronto

  http://www.myctor.org/
  A non-profit club for amateur mycologists and others with an interest in wild mushrooms and other fungi.

• North American Native Plant Society

  http://www.nanps.org/
  Dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and restoration of native plants, and provides lists of publications, a seed exchange, and upcoming events.

• Ontario Insects

  http://www.ontarioinsects.org/
  The Toronto Entomologists' Association (TEA) welcomes everyone who is interested in the insects of Ontario.

• Pesticide Portal

  http://www.toronto.ca/pesticides/
  City of Toronto provides information on pesticides, pesticide dangers and tips on keeping your lawn green.

• Princess Margaret Genomics Centre

  https://www.pmgenomics.ca/pmgenomics/
  Produce arrays and provide training and support to labs. Offers access to microarray scanners to local customers. Includes profile, products and services, and contact details.

• Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre

  http://rascto.ca/
  Devoted to the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences. News, meeting and membership information provided.

• The Association for Science and Reason - Society for Critical Inquiry

  http://www.scienceandreason.ca/
  Examines extraordinary claims with open minds and expose claims for which evidence and reason are poor. Originated as Skeptics in the Pub gatherings.

• The Clean Air Partnership (CAP)

  http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/
  A registered charity that works with partners to achieve clean air, facilitate the exchange of ideas, advance change and promote and coordinate implementation of actions that improve local air quality.

• The da Vinci Project

  http://www.davinciproject.com/
  Describes a Canadian entry to enter space, describing the vehicle, launch process, and the program.

• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

  http://www.trca.on.ca/
  Public agency devoted to the protection, enhancement, and public enjoyment of the renewable natural resources within nine watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin.

• Toronto Aquarium Society - Yahoo group

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TASociety/
  Group sharing interest in the hobby of maintaining an aquarium with fish and aquatic plants.

• Toronto Atmospheric Fund

  http://taf.ca/
  Established to help the city meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2005. Loans and grants offered to community groups, government organizations and businesses, which work in partnership with TAF.

• Toronto Botanical Garden

  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/
  A volunteer-driven charity and leader in public education in horticulture, gardening and allied environmental issues for over 40 years. Includes its history and answers to FAQs.

• Toronto Environmental Alliance

  http://www.torontoenvironment.org/
  This grassroots organization encourages the participation of Toronto citizens on local environmental issues.

• York University Astronomical Observatory

  http://astronomy.blog.yorku.ca/
  General information, details on public viewing sessions, ongoing research and virtual tour of the observatory.

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