Green Leagues - Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The EFCL Green Leagues program

supports communities with all sustainability-related projects, from community hall energy efficiency upgrades to growing projects of all kinds. Leagues serve as platforms for change, demonstration hubs, and information centres in our communities.

Explore our programs and projects

Energy Efficiency for Leagues

Energy Benchmarking

A yearly mini energy audit for your League’s facilities! Receive a full energy report with detailed recommendations for reducing energy usage and lowering operating costs. Leagues participating in the program year after year have seen an average decrease in energy usage.

Net Zero Pathways - Retrofitting League Buildings for Energy Efficiency

Support for exploring upgrades and retrofits to increase energy efficiency and decrease the environmental impact of your League’s facilities.

Seed Sharing and Garden Presentations

We help facilitate seed sharing throughout Edmonton’s communities by offering Seed Sharing Kits and gardening presentations to Leagues.

LongTrees Project

Bring your neighbourhood together and plant a community LongTree. Green Leagues partnered with the LongTree Society to help plant and grow “Thousand Year Trees” around Edmonton. Planted with care and the potential to survive for a thousand years, these trees represent our shared hope for a brighter and greener future for generations to come.

Climate Resilience Hubs

The Climate Resilience Hub pilot project will explore the potential for League facilities to act as hubs for residents of their community during times of extreme heat, poor air quality, and extended power outages.

SPICE Solar Pilot Program

The EFCL – Green Leagues has partnered with SPICE, the Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton, to streamline and fast-track the installation of rooftop solar panels on Community League facilities.

Air Quality

Having access to air quality data at a neighbourhood level can be a useful tool for decision making around events and activities taking place at the League.

Indoor Green Shack Program

Every summer, program leaders for the City of Edmonton’s Green Shacks program host games, challenges and activities that are sure to get kids active and having fun! The Indoor Green Shacks program gives children a place to play when the air quality is too poor for outdoor activities.

Bike Month Challenge

Each year in June, the EFCL organizes a League-wide cycling challenge to encourage Edmontonians to get on their bikes and participate in active transportation while exploring Edmonton and building community. With prizes and a fun scavenger hunt, this is a fantastic event for all Leagues to get involved in! To sign up for June 2026, contact greenleagues@efcl.org.

One-on-One Support

The EFCL’s Climate Resilience Advisor is happy to help you with any of these programs. You can also get one-on-one support for all your sustainability-related endeavours, from Solar PV projects to installing a garden at the hall.

Book a meeting with the Climate Resilience Advisor.