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Toxic Free Project he Conservation Council of Ontario will help interested community organizers implement Toxic Free projects. The aim of a Toxic Free project is to create a commu- nity-based pollution prevention campaign, focusing on reducing the amount oi toxic products used in the home. Sponsored by Environment Canada. the project focuses on reducing household toxics through pub- lic education. promotion of safer alternatives, and information about proper use and disposal. How does it work? The Conservation Council oi Ontario will provide community organizers with an off» toxics campaign package. including: - Community Action for the Environment An adaptable guide to setting up a mulli‘ sectoral community group, developing a community’s environmental priorities. and turning concerns and energy into effective action. The document covers the Community Action Program. setting up a committee. developing a strategy and moving to community-based action. and includes resources. project ideas and ad- vice to community groups. - Otl-Toxlcs Community Campaign Klt An extensive package designed to provide communities with the information. re- sources, and contacts needed to undertake a household-toxics reduction campaign tailored to local issues and re- sources. The kit will provide information on essential elements at a community cam» paign. background material on toxic household products and their eflects on the environment and health. project ideas and outlines. and information on where to find materials. resources and support. - Media Support The Conservation Council will be launch- ing a provincial media campaign in early June to support community campaigns. and to interest other members of the public. a Five Communities Five communities will be selected for inten- sive “coaching” and support in designing long-term rnulti-stakeholder, community campaigns. For More lntormatlon - If you want to see concrete action in your community on household toxics, contact: Julie Nettleton, Toxic Free Co-ordinator. The Consenla- tion Council of Ontario. 489 College St. Suite 506. Toronto. Ontario. M66 1A5, Phone: (416)963-9637, Fax: (416)960- 8053, 16 Home & Country. Spring '95 , Mac‘s- «p. For Your Information Correction Please note that thc Secretary-Treasurer of the Erland Lcc (MuscumJ Home Committee is not Phyllis Laughton as reported in the Winter 1994 issue of Home & Country. It is Barbara Oldfield, 3Z7 Tenth Rd. 5.. General Delivery. Vinemount. L8] 3Pl. Phone: (905)643-2272. Thank You A heartfelt thank you to Margaret Laird of the West End Women's Institute in the Wellington South District for handling the orders of Grand Opening photographs as printed in the Fall 1994 Home & Country. Farming the Future This newly released information video about the work of the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute (OATI), presents glimpses of real life for people in agriculture. Real people talk about their experiences in OAT] courses. They talk about the results they see in their farm businesses. But. there are signs of need. There is evidence of the necessity of expanding the effort to help farmers enhance their skills to manage our changing agricul~ tural workplace. For more information about this video and the courses offered contact the OAT] Office. Suite 405. 49| Eglinton Ave. W.. Toronto ON MSN 1A8. Phone: (416)485-3677 or lASOU-ONT-OATI. or Fax: (416)485'5661. WI Branches Take Note The Unity Convener for the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Canada. Florence Ellcrton. has twinned the provinces of Ontario and Alberta. She would like Branches to correspond and have constant contact up until the 1997 FVVIC Convention in Hamilton. Any Branch in Ontario inter- ested in being twinned with a Branch in Alberta. please contact the FWIO Provincial Office at (519)836-3078. FWIO Positions In November. l995. provincial elections will be held for the positions of Program Co-ordinator. New Branch Co-ordinator and President Elect. If you are aware of someone in your Branch. District or Area who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Women‘s Institute work and who has the time and the talent required for any of these positions. encourage them to apply through the FWTO Provincial Office in Guelph. Hoodless Happenings Sprlng Event Date: May 27. 7995 Time: 1 - 4 pm Student Project Date: end of July Christmas Open House Date: Dec. 3. 1995 Time: 1 » 4 p m. For more informalwn uhrm! rirt'w ri'wrli , r all the number luch bdrm: Artifacts: At the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead his parlour organ is a Bell organ; it was made in Guelph. Ontario. It was purchased by Mrs. Ewart Hunt and do- nated by the Tansley Women ‘5 Institute For more information about the Homeriead, contact Sue Dairan, Curator. Adelaide Hunter Handlers Homestead, RR 1. Blue Lake Rd., Sr. George. Ontario. NOE 1N0. Phone: (5l9)448-II30. Return Address: FWIO RR 5 Guelph ON NIH 611