Reep Green Solutions

Reep Green Solutions Reep Green Solutions is an environmental charity that helps people live sustainably.

Our mission is to empower the community with the practical tools, knowledge and capacity for action to make sustainability the norm. Reep Green Solutions was founded in 1999 as a joint initiative of the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment and the Elora Environment Centre. The project’s goal of matching academic research with practical action in the community continues today. Reep Green

Solutions was incorporated in late 2005 and joined Green Communities Canada, a national association of environmental community groups. In 2019, Reep Green Solutions celebrated the 20th anniversary of empowering the community with the practical tools, knowledge and capacity for action to make sustainable living the norm. From 1999 to 2019, Reep participants reduced 27,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through their home renovations. Fourteen thousand workshop attendees learned about topics like managing rainwater on their property, renewable energy, or living a zero-waste lifestyle. All of Reep’s programs help people live more sustainably through energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and cultivating healthy yards across Waterloo Region and beyond. The Reep House for Sustainable Living demonstrates energy, water and stormwater stewardship in a renovated LEED Platinum 110-year-old home in Kitchener. Our sustainable renovations reduced the energy consumption by 86% and the greenhouse gas emissions to less than half, with more recent additions reducing the carbon further to near zero. Workshops, tours, meetings and events draw people into the Reep House to see what is possible in their own homes. At Reep Green Solutions, we recognize that the next 10 years are a crucial time for climate action. To support the global momentum, our goal is to help people take 10,000 meaningful actions by 2030 that will collectively shift our community to a resilient, low carbon future. We believe that by acting today, we can leave our children a community that is more resilient, vibrant, caring and sustainable.

🎁We’re giving away a rain barrel!Want to try your hand at collecting rainwater🌧️, or add to your existing setup? Now’s y...
06/03/2026

🎁We’re giving away a rain barrel!

Want to try your hand at collecting rainwater🌧️, or add to your existing setup? Now’s your chance to WIN a black rain barrel, with the accessories you need to set it up!

This is part of our Rain Barrel Sale Fundraiser. Pre-order yours today at 🔗rainbarrel.ca/ReepGreen (link in bio) – all proceeds support building the W.A.L.E.S Group’s new community garden!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us Reep Green Solutions
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Comment – tag a friend and tell us how you’ll be using the rain barrel. Each separate comment is an entry!
That’s all, you’ve entered!

⏱️Contest closes Tues. June 9th at 11:59pm
📢Winner will be chosen and messaged on June 10th!

If you’re selected:
✅ You must be over 18 years of age upon entering
✅ You must be able to PICK UP the rain barrel during our sale on June 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm at 14 Braun St. Kitchener, ON
✅ We'll message you on June 10th! You’ll have 24 hrs to respond and confirm eligibility before we move to the next person
✅ We’ll update our Story and Post caption with the winner as soon as they’re confirmed!

Disclaimers:
– No purchase necessary and we will NEVER ask for your financial information. We will message you only from Reep Green Solutions to verify your age and ability to pick up on June 13th. You can reach out to our team to confirm. Beware of fake accounts!
– This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Good luck and happy rain harvesting!

Curious about rain gardens?🌼Join us this Sunday for a FREE stroll around the Kortright Hills neighbourhood in   with Rya...
06/02/2026

Curious about rain gardens?🌼

Join us this Sunday for a FREE stroll around the Kortright Hills neighbourhood in with Ryan, our Rain Garden Coach! We'll be visiting 3 different homes who have installed various types of rain gardens through the The City of Guelph's Rain Garden Rebate Program.

Learn about what they are, how-tos, native plants, and how you can get up to $2,000 to build your own!

🔗REGISTER NOW at reepgreen.ca/events
📆Sunday, June 7th, 2026
🕐10 am - 12 pm
📍Devere Dr. - Start and end at Kortright Presbyterian Church. We'll stroll for ~2 km

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today" 🌳Our roadside tree planting team is hard...
05/29/2026

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today" 🌳

Our roadside tree planting team is hard at work to plant 9000 native trees along regional and township roads across the Region of Waterloo!

Watch the coverage of our most recent launch event in the Township of Wellesley to learn about the planning and process that goes into selecting the right tree species, at the right place, to ensure they will thrive!
🔗https://bit.ly/43AY86X

Spring planting season is wrapping up soon, and our team will continue again near the end of summer, giving the trees the best opportunity to grow 💚

Plants love rainwater🌧️Pre-order your rain barrel by June 5th at 🔗RainBarrel.ca/ReepGreen!In natural environments when i...
05/28/2026

Plants love rainwater🌧️

Pre-order your rain barrel by June 5th at 🔗RainBarrel.ca/ReepGreen!

In natural environments when it rains, the water falls directly on trees, plants, and the soil, soaking into the ground and refilling our groundwater supply.

In urban areas with development and impermeable spaces, rainwater that falls on roofs and roads becomes runoff - ending up in our stormwater management systems with the pollutants it carries along the way.

Rain barrels are a great way to capture rainwater from our roofs, before it becomes runoff. Storing it for use later will also save you money on your water bill!

All proceeds of our Rain Barrel Fundraiser will support the Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region W.A.L.E.S Group's Community Garden in a City of Kitchener Rain Smart Neighbourhood!

— Pickup:
📅Saturday, June 13th, 2026
🕝9am-12:30pm
📍EAFWR - WALES portable at 14 Braun St, Kitchener ON
— Home delivery is available for a small fee and will happen in the days after the pickup date
— Limited quantities available on pickup day, pre-order to guarantee your selection and choice

Thinking about Solar for your home? ☀️Check out the article to learn more https://bit.ly/4uCvjTM and join us on June 10t...
05/26/2026

Thinking about Solar for your home? ☀️

Check out the article to learn more https://bit.ly/4uCvjTM and join us on June 10th at our FREE Solar Power Generation Workshop for an in-depth discussion!

We'll talk about:
⚡ If investing in solar is right for you, and factors to consider for your home
⚡ How solar power ties into the energy grid
⚡ Incentives for installing solar panels and generating energy
⚡ Batteries for storing energy
⚡ and more!

Register today at reepgreen.ca/events
📆 June 10th, 2026
🕐 6:30-7:30 pm
📍 Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira

Township of Woolwich Bluewater Energy

Wondering about the plants growing in your garden? Or what to do to look after the health of your trees? Thinking about ...
05/25/2026

Wondering about the plants growing in your garden? Or what to do to look after the health of your trees? Thinking about building a rain garden? Want details on what qualifies for stormwater credits from the City of Kitchener?

Get your questions answered by our Healthy Yards Advisors during the Kitchener Prospect Park Open House!

🔗Register at reepgreen.ca/events
📆 Thursday June 4th, 2026
🕐 Drop-in between 6:30-8pm
📍 Eastwood Collegiate Institute

Send us your questions in advance — DM us, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Ask a Reep Expert”, or fill out this form: https://bit.ly/49kUKkb

Woolwich Residents - Backyard Tree Planting applications close June 1st! 🌳At a subsidized price of $160-230+HST per nati...
05/22/2026

Woolwich Residents - Backyard Tree Planting applications close June 1st! 🌳

At a subsidized price of $160-230+HST per native tree🌲, we provide an on-site consultation, a full-service delivery and planting, a care guide, and more.

In partnership with the Region of Waterloo, our pilot project to increase tree canopy in the townships began last fall and continues to the end of this Spring. Read the article to learn more! https://bit.ly/43kY5w2

🔗Apply by June 1st at ReepGreen.ca/trees

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Join us for our Rain Garden Walking Tour in Guelph! We'll be walking around the Kortright Hills Neighbourhood, looking a...
05/21/2026

Join us for our Rain Garden Walking Tour in Guelph!

We'll be walking around the Kortright Hills Neighbourhood, looking at a variety of Rain Gardens planted by your neighbours through the The City of Guelph's Rain Garden Rebate Program.

Get inspiration for your own yard, learn practical tips, and have your questions answered by an expert!

🔗Register at reepgreen.ca/events
📆Sunday, June 7th, 2026
🕐10 am - 12 pm
📍Devere Dr. - Start and end at Kortright Presbyterian Church. We'll stroll for ~2 km

Today we celebrated the launch of our Roadside Tree Planting Program in theTownship of Wellesley 🌳Community members, MP ...
05/20/2026

Today we celebrated the launch of our Roadside Tree Planting Program in theTownship of Wellesley 🌳

Community members, MP and MPPs, council members, community organisations, and our team gathered to show their support for the program and plant a native sugar maple tree 🍁 at the Wellesley Recreation Complex to commemorate the initiative!

Working together to plant 9,000 native trees along regional and township roads by the end of 2026, this project represents a significant regional collaboration between Reep Green Solutions, the Region of Waterloo, and the Township of Woolwich, Township of Wilmot, and Township of Wellesley.

Most of these trees were grown at Reep's Native Tree Nursery from locally-collected seeds, and now we are finding them homes where they can plant their roots and strengthen our urban canopy.

This project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund.

Photo credit: Volunteer Photographer - Iain Murray

We love free water 🌧️Rain barrels are a great way to harvest rainwater for use around your home. Your garden will love t...
05/19/2026

We love free water 🌧️

Rain barrels are a great way to harvest rainwater for use around your home. Your garden will love the nutrients, your creeks love having less stormwater runoff, and your wallet will love the lower water bills!

Get yours today at our Rain Barrel Fundraiser, in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region! A variety of options and accessories are available for your needs.

⏱️PRE-ORDERS CLOSE June 5th at RainBarrel.ca/ReepGreen

Pickup will be on June 13th from 9am - 12:30pm, at the WALES Portable (14 Braun St. Kitchener, ON)
Unable to pick up? Delivery is available for a small fee!

Address

20 Mill Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G2Y3

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

519-744-9799

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