NWCAH is hosting tours at three properties in New West, showing holistic approaches to climate change that incorporate emission reductions, climate adaptation and biodiversity. 

Talks will be provided by local experts, with suggestions and examples for all housing types, including resources for condos and apartments. See the list of talks below.

HUB Cycling is also providing a guided tour of the three sites. Secure bike storage provided at all locations!

When: May 2, 2026 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Where: 552 Amess Street, 416 St. George Street & 920 2nd Street

What: See the subject and speaker list below!

Sign up at our EventBrite link for free registration (required):

The Sustainable Home Info Sessions event is financially supported by NWCAH member donations and grants from Climate Reality, the City of New Westminster and the Tamarack Institute. Supporting and attending organizations include HUB Cycling, BCIT Building Sciences, SFU Breathe Project, Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE), Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society, RegenerateBC and Sierra Club BC.

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the New West Sustainable Home Info Sessions are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples. We are committed to honouring, listening, and continuously learning from the diverse perspectives of these and other Indigenous peoples.

552 AMESS STREET	416 ST. GEORGE STREET	920 2ND STREET
10:30 – Boosting Biodiversity – Attracting Birds and Pollinators to Your Outdoor Space  (Utta Gagel, Naturalist and Co-President Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society)	10:30 – Microplastics and Your Health  (Olivia Dillon, Mechanical Engineer and MSc in Marine Biology)	10:30 – City of New Westminster Climate Policies and Programs (Anu Garcha,  Adaptation and Resilience Specialist, Climate Action, City of New West)
11:45 – Heat Pumps – for Single Family Homes, Condos and Apartments  (Alexandre Hébert, Lead Zero Energy & Emissions Buildings (ZEB) Learning Centre, BCIT)	11:45 – Staying Safe in Heat Events  (Agnes Black, UBC Adjunct professor of Nursing)	11:45 – Gardening for Food, Beauty & Climate in Small Spaces & Balconies  (Carole Forsythe, Gardening Educator)
12:30 – A Homeowners Insight on Decarbonizing Their Home  (Greg Gerke, Class A & Master Electrician)	12:30 – DIY Air Filters for Wildfire Smoke  (SFU BREATHE Project) Note: space limited, separate registration required—email nwcahub@gmail.com to register.
1:30 – Adapting to Atmospheric Rivers  (Allana Gerke, P. Eng.  Stormwater Management)		1:00 – The Path to Electrification: Transforming Homes for a Sustainable Future  (Scott Janzen, Electrical Engineer)
2:00 – Passive Cooling & Climate Resilient Buildings  (Rodrigo Mora, Program head of the Building Science Program, BCIT)	2:00 – Gas Stoves and Your Health – What’s Great about Induction for Houses, Condos & Apartments  (Dr. Tim Takaro, Planetary Health Lead, SFU Medical School)	2:00 – Catch the Climate Hope Vibe  (Karen Crosby, President of NW Climate Action Hub & Co-Chair, RegenerateBC)