At OFRE, we’re always excited to spotlight local voices who share our commitment to environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and community empowerment. This April, we’re encouraging our community to check out Green Drinks Edmonton—an informal evening of connection and big ideas, open to everyone.
From fabric scraps to forest trails, discover how two local women are leading change right here in Edmonton—turning waste into wonder and inspiring a deeper relationship with the land we call home.
📍 Heads Up! Green Drinks Has Moved to a New Venue
Green Drinks Edmonton has seen a fantastic resurgence since returning post-COVID, with growing attendance and renewed energy from the community.
Due to this momentum, the event is moving from its longtime home at Bent Stick Brewery to a new, larger venue: EPIC Market, located on the southeast corner of Whyte Avenue and 103 Street. This new space offers more room to connect, learn, and continue building Edmonton’s sustainability community.
Katrina Hillyer – Earth Warrior
Topic: A talk about slowing down fast fashion
Katrina is flipping fast fashion on its head. Through Earth Warrior, she rescues textiles headed for the landfill and turns them into everyday essentials with beauty, purpose, and reuse at their core. Her talk explores how embracing slow fashion and repurposing waste can build a more circular, mindful world—starting with the clothes on our backs.
Kayleen Falkenstein – Edmonton and Area Land Trust
Topic: Opportunities to be involved in conservation locally
A conservation biologist and lifelong Edmontonian, Kayleen works with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust to protect natural spaces and connect people with the land. From bird banding to Indigenous-led outreach, she’ll share how we can all play a role in local conservation efforts and why stewardship matters more than ever.
🌿 About Earth Warrior
Earth Warrior is on a mission to reduce textile waste by transforming discarded fabrics into eco-friendly, reusable products. By giving new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills, they champion a circular economy and inspire change through creative, low-waste living. From tote bags to home goods, every Earth Warrior item is a practical step toward a world without single-use.
🦉 About the Edmonton and Area Land Trust (EALT)
The Edmonton and Area Land Trust conserves natural areas and wildlife habitat in and around Edmonton. Through land stewardship, community science, and volunteer-powered outreach, EALT protects ecologically valuable spaces while helping people connect with nature. Their work includes conservation biology, Indigenous engagement, and hands-on projects that make protecting local land something everyone can take part in.
Why It Matters
At OFRE, we believe in zero-waste living that starts in your kitchen but doesn’t end there. These speakers bring fresh perspective to the same values we hold dear—sustainability, local action, and empowering people to reduce waste and care for their communities.
Take Home More Than Just Tips
Come for the talks, stay for the community. Green Drinks is casual, fun, and packed with insight. Whether you’re new to environmental issues or a longtime advocate, you’ll leave inspired to act—and better connected to Edmonton’s changemaking community.