Green Hearts in Action
Tune in to 'Green Hearts in Action,' GNN's podcast featuring Toronto's environmental heroes.
Each episode features engaging conversations with the changemakers and visionaries who are making a real difference in our community. From grassroots initiatives to personal journeys inspiring collective action, ‘Green Hearts in Action’ is your gateway to the heart of Toronto’s green movement. Tune in to discover how passion, dedication, and action can forge a more sustainable future, one story at a time.
Recent Episodes
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Krissan Veerasingam — lifelong Scarborough resident, community activist, and co-founder of the Scarborough Environmental Association (SEA). Krissan shares his journey from grassroots political canvassing with Progress Toronto to launching SEA, a local force for equitable environmental action in Toronto’s east end.
Discover how his upbringing shaped his passion for repair culture, how SEA is using bike repair and pollinator planting events to bring people together, and why redefining “environment” is key to community building.
Krissan’s story is a powerful reminder that meaningful change often starts right at home. Tune in to hear how one resident’s vision is transforming Scarborough into a model of grassroots leadership, sustainability, and community care.
Restoring Toronto’s natural areas is more urgent than ever, and in this episode, we spotlight the volunteer-powered work of Toronto Nature Stewards as they protect and revitalize one of North America’s largest urban green spaces.
In episode 5 of the podcast, we speak with Rhonda from Toronto Urban Growers, a network of local food producers dedicated to scaling urban agriculture in Toronto. Rhonda shares her journey from social work to urban farming, emphasizing the community-building power of growing food.
We are reaching your ears through our official podcast, Green Hearts in Action hosted by Dominik Haake! This month we interviewed Dorte Windmüller, working at Cliffcrest Butterflyway. Their goal is to help increase the numbers and biodiversity of bee, bird, and butterfly populations through gardening!
This month we interviewed Rochelle Byrne, working at A Greener Future. Their goal is to preserve the environment through litter cleanups, education and events.
Tim Grant is a green heart in action volunteering for Harbord Village Residents Association and spearheading exciting projects like the Net Zero Carbon Project.
Dive into the heart of Toronto’s green movement with the inaugural episode of the GNN Green Hearts in Action Podcast. Recorded live at the Green Hearts event, join our host Dominic and the esteemed Helen Mills for a 20-minute journey through the groundbreaking initiatives shaping Toronto’s environmental landscape.
MEET THE HOST
Dominik Haake
Dominik hosts “Green Hearts in Action,” where his background in environmental advocacy shines. Raised in Germany with a strong environmental ethos, he developed an early love for nature through canoeing and backcountry camping. His recent focus on impactful home retrofits highlights his commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Tune in as Dominik navigates the stories of those at the forefront of Toronto’s green movement.
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