Shiloh Bouvette
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Shiloh recalls the day when, as a suburban teenager, she discovered the works of Anre Naess and philosophy of deep ecology. Finally, she had an explanation for her teenage grumpiness -- her disconnect with nature. She promptly went for a hike.

These days, she brings her memories of teenage angst to her position of Environmental Defence’s Greenbelt Program Manager, where she plots with a coalition of 100 Ontario Groups to fend off unsustainable sprawl and keep more nature and local food closer to home. The focus of these efforts is the world-class Ontario Greenbelt -- 1.8 million acres of protected green space and prime farmland.

Shiloh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Simon Fraser University and has spent over 12 years managing projects and campaigns in the not-for-profit sector. Recently, Shiloh worked with Canopy, the Canadian charity responsible for making Harry Potter the greenest book ever published and sat on the Board of a small non-profit that teaches environmental stewardship through urban parks.

In her spare time, Shiloh can be found pickling Greenbelt veggies and organizing bike events for her progressively-minded city councillor.

Blog Entries by Shiloh Bouvette

That Farmland Could Be Canada's Next Condominium

(3) Comments | Posted April 24, 2012 | 8:01 AM

Since much debate these days is focused on foreign investments, perhaps it's time to turn an eye to food security, a growing global crisis that is being exacerbated by climate change, rapid growth and foreign "interests."

Currently, Canada has no national policy approach to how we will sustainably and equitably...

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'Tis the Season to Buy Local

(0) Comments | Posted December 6, 2011 | 8:26 PM

The holidays are a time when we make a special effort to spread joy and generosity with family, friends and our communities. So this holiday season when you're stuck trying to find that special gift that's beyond ordinary and extra thoughtful, think local.

Buying locally is a good thing: you...

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Survey Says: Ontarians Love the Greenbelt

(1) Comments | Posted November 10, 2011 | 8:11 AM

A recent poll conducted by Environics and commissioned by the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation has found that support for Ontario's Greenbelt remains strong.

There's lots to love about Ontario's world renowned Greenbelt, the largest in the world with 1.8 million acres of protected green space, farmland, rivers,...

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This Provincial Election, It's Time to Get Pantsuit Serious About the Environment

(0) Comments | Posted September 17, 2011 | 9:21 AM

It's not every day that you wish your boss well on their first day of grade four. But Penelope, the face of Ontario's newest non-partisan election campaign, Penelope 4 Ontario, is no regular fourth grader. After all, when was the last time you saw an eight-year-old workin' a...

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Local Food System Needs Leadership, Not Penny-Pinching

(0) Comments | Posted July 27, 2011 | 10:43 AM

The mayor of Canada's largest city is in cost-cutting mode and a local food policy, originally passed in 2008, has just escaped the chopping block.

Well, almost. The Toronto Environment Office (TEO), responsible for the implementation of this policy was recently identified for possible cuts. Torontonians will...

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