Next week, about 4,000 Halton students from grades two to five will be embarking upon a great adventure to participate in the 11th annual Halton Children’s Water Festival at Kelso Conservation Area. What better way to learn – about water science and technology, water conservation and protection, water health and safety, and water and society … More Splish, splash … it’s time for outdoor learning and fun
Have you ever wondered why dogs are not permitted on Burlington’s beaches and why we ask that you do not feed the waterfowl? Are we being overly bureaucratic, trying to stop people from having fun, or is there a reason behind these rules? These rules are in place to protect our water quality. And, as … More Help keep our creeks and lakes clean
Are you looking for a fun and interactive activity to carry out in your neighbourhood? If so, consider participating in Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road program that the City of Burlington has been promoting locally since 2005. What is this program about? As I mentioned in my last blog about emptying your pool water … More Paint the city yellow!
I know it’s still the middle of summer and some of you might be enjoying your ‘staycation’ in your backyard swimming pool. However, at some point, you are going to have to empty some or all of the water from your swimming pool, hot tub or spa (referred to as pool water from now on). … More Empty your pool, spa or hot tub the right way
Earlier this month, I profiled the Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) store in Burlington. This time, I am featuring another local business Edge Imaging as recommended by Burlington Hydro Inc.’s manager of corporate communications, Christine Hallas. Edge Imaging is a proud Burlington company in the school and sports photography business employing close to 300 people. In … More Edge Imaging – Preserving memories and the environment
Congratulations to Burlington’s Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) store who was presented with the 2015 Mayor’s Green Business Award at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Gala earlier this year. The MEC store in Burlington was nominated by the Burlington Sustainable Development Committee. “More than ever, sustainability and green initiatives need to be our priorities,” said Burlington … More MEC Burlington wins the Mayor’s Green Business Award
Do you live next to a creek, valley or floodplain? You can help keep our creek systems healthy by mulching grass cuttings on your property and collecting loose garden material and other debris to be placed out for collection. While you might think that placing grass clippings and other natural material outside your yard is … More Let’s Work Together to Maintain Healthy Creek Systems
Every June, we are given that extra bit of encouragement to go outdoors, get active and celebrate our natural environment. If the longer, warmer and sun-filled days aren’t enough incentive, perhaps the dates that celebrate the environment will help inspire you to Think Outside the Car. They include: World Environment Day – celebrated every June … More Think Outside the Car
Since May 22 is the International Day for Biological Diversity, I asked City of Burlington staff Meghan Hunter and Brian McKelvey to highlight some of the things that the city is doing to protect biodiversity locally. Before I start though, I should likely highlight what is biodiversity? Basically, biodiversity is the variety of life on … More International Day for Biological Diversity
Have you made plans for Mother’s Day on May 8? Are you looking for a unique and free event? How about a fun-filled, outdoor walk full of enlightening conversation about the things going on around Spencer Smith and Beachway parks? You’re in luck as members of the Burlington Sustainable Development Committee (SDC) have done all … More Discover Our Beach!
