Greener Burn

06/29/2026

Come join us and get fed dinner! If you're in the Calgary-area on June 29, join our friends at Environmental Defense, Calgary Climate Hub, For Our Kids Alberta, and local residents and organizers, for a special edition of Transition Talks.

This event features presentations and hands-on discussion workshops exploring how our province and communities can support made-in-Alberta renewable energy that boosts the economy and keeps life affordable.

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/192667/event/1?ea.tracking.id=CalgaryFriends

Coming to the event? Comment below to encourage others!

06/27/2026

Now that you're back from the fraya and settling in to your day-to-day life....how was your burn?

05/08/2026

Getting excited about Dino Burn? Us too!

What "One Green Thing" could you or your camp do to cut down on your waste and pollution this year? Comment on this post and lets get brainstorming! Those of you who have a passion for this kinda thing will get highlighted in our upcoming "Green Theme Camp" how-to guide and certification system.

Looking for some inspiration? Communal meals within your camp could be an simple, low-tech solution that builds a sense of community. Check out Burning Man's Green Theme Camp resource list for other ideas! https://www.greenthemecampcommunity.org/resource-guide

01/18/2026

One of the most unifying experiences of Burning Man is dealing with the unrelenting sun and heat that comes with the daytime. When a group of Burners got together to crowd source beautiful and innovative ways to address that heat, the results are nothing short of inspiring. What could we bring to our annual "Freezer Burn" regional Burning Man event?

If a Future Worlds’ Fair was held tomorrow, wouldn’t it look a lot like Black Rock City? The 2025 Burning Man theme is Tomorrow Today, a reimagined future conjured in a dusty, chaotic, radically participatory laboratory. Black Rock City is...

12/16/2025

We're looking for a Burner Express Bus co-lead to help us roll out a new bus travel option for Participants to attend Freezer Burn. This service would provide a low-carbon transportation alternative that would reduce car traffic. You'll enjoy the support of Tommity and the rest of the Greener Burn project team in making this happen! Learn more about the role and introduce yourself to the team here: https://equinox-opera-355.notion.site/Burner-Express-Bus-Co-Lead-2b9e3d48ede780b1b056d9242ba1d16e?source=copy_link

12/16/2025

Burners with Borders (global) recently announced the winning projects for their Regional Event Civic Ignition Grant. This program is designed to fund innovative civic and community-based projects connected to Regional Events and 10 Principled gatherings.Both of the two winning projects are centered on making regional events (such as Freezer Burn) more environmentally sustainable. Get inspired about your next Freezer Burn project here: https://burnerswithoutborders.org/uncategorized/2025-regional-event-grant/ Tell Greener Burn more about yourself so we can connect! https://forms.gle/K97YBBRkeRQMDaYN8

Congratulations to our 2025 Regional Events Civic Ignition Grantees! We received 27 submissions totaling $43,330 in financial requests. These grants were discussed in a consensus-based workshop with approximately 17  community leaders.  The winners are: Lux Capacitor by Glass House Arts  San Dieg...

12/15/2025

If you haven't heard, we've been gathering once a month for a a drink, snack and a chat about Greener Burn, Freezer Burn, our own lives and whatever else comes up. If you're in Calgary and interested in connecting with Greener Burn or just hanging out with some friendly, positive-minded folks, we'd love to see you there. RSVP here:

Come meet the Greener Burn team, learn about how you could get involved and have a little snack too!