Category: Community Engagement

Burlington Climate Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions

February 2, 2026

At the beginning of the 2025, we announced that the City’s Climate Action Plan is getting an update and asked for your feedback on the proposed priorities for the updated plan. Since then, staff have been hard at work developing the updated plan and are happy to announce that it will be going to Council … More Burlington Climate Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

October 3, 2025

The Bay Area Climate Change Council is back with their annual keystone event – the Bay Area Climate Forum. This year, the focus of the Forum will be on the transition to a clean energy economy  What is the Bay Area Climate Forum?  Open to the public, this hybrid event is especially tailored for municipal … More Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

Help Remove Invasive Plants at Hidden Valley Park

August 11, 2025

Conservation Halton has been working with the City of Burlington for 15 years on restoring Hidden Valley Park, adding significant ecological value to the local landscape. Hidden Valley Park is located along Grindstone Creek and supports the connectivity of ecological corridors from Cootes Paradise to the Escarpment. A key component of this restoration work is … More Help Remove Invasive Plants at Hidden Valley Park

Burlington is a CDP 2024 A List City

Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

May 29, 2025

The City of Burlington has been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) 2024 Cities A List, recognizing global leadership in environmental transparency, climate action and resilience planning. Only 112 cities worldwide (15 percent of scored cities) earned CDP’s top score. Canada’s 2024 A List cities include: Burlington alongside Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Nanaimo, Toronto, Vancouver, … More Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

May 15, 2025

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards were held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This event recognized 62 finalists across eight categories including: The City of Burlington was nominated for an Environmental Impact Award and then announced as one of six finalists earlier this year. While we were not the winner of our category, … More City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

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We Need Your Input on the Community Trails Strategy

May 12, 2025

There’s something satisfying about using a trail either for fun or for travelling around. Maybe it’s the freedom you feel like when you were a kid or maybe it’s the feeling like you’re cheating traffic. Either way, our community trails are a great feature. What is the Community Trails Strategy? The Community Trails Strategy is … More We Need Your Input on the Community Trails Strategy

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Workshops: Plan for Flood Prevention and Design Your Native Landscape

March 6, 2025

It’s March and with that comes the official end of winter and the arrival of spring. Spring is known for its showers and for the start of the gardening season. The two are closely connected by the phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” This spring, Conservation Halton is once again hosting their popular online and … More Workshops: Plan for Flood Prevention and Design Your Native Landscape

Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient Homes Webinar Series 

October 28, 2024

Curious about what you can do to make your home more energy efficient and resilient to our warmer, wetter, and wilder weather? In this free, three-part webinar series, you will hear from industry experts about technologies both new and tried-and-true including air-source heat pumps, solar arrays, permeable pavements, and more! This webinar series is hosted … More Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient Homes Webinar Series 

Workshops to work with nature to create a healthy home garden

October 3, 2024

It’s October and Conservation Halton’s Healthy Neighboursheds workshops are back. Register to learn how to make your garden look more beautiful, manage rainwater, use less energy and resources, and benefit local water quality and wildlife. Workshop Details Growing Native Plants from Seed: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 Learn how to collect seeds effectively and ethically and … More Workshops to work with nature to create a healthy home garden

Smart Commute Program Launches in Halton Municipalities

September 19, 2024

Do you work or own a business within Halton? Commuting to work these days can be a challenge. Check out this program that can help your employees and co-workers try different but sustainable ways to get to work. In September 2024, the Smart Commute Halton Municipalities program launched in Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills and Milton. … More Smart Commute Program Launches in Halton Municipalities

Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19

September 16, 2024

Are you interested in taking positive action for the environment but don’t know where to start? Check out an upcoming event hosted by BurlingtonGreen, featuring the City of Burlington, Burlington Transit and the Burlington Repair Café where you can: Mark your calendars! Burlington Repair Café Additional information For a list of electronic waste and special … More Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19

Share Your Eco Actions

August 19, 2024

Calling all Burlingtonians! Can we collectively carry out 200,000 eco actions by 2030? BurlingtonGreen thinks we can! If you live, work, or go to post-secondary school in Burlington, consider sharing your eco actions to protect and care for our environment with BurlingtonGreen. They will track, report, and celebrate your eco actions with the hope of … More Share Your Eco Actions

Conservation Halton’s draft Watershed Strategy available for public input

August 6, 2024

Conservation Halton (CH) has released their draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy (“Watershed Strategy”) for public input until Sept. 13, 2024. The Watershed Strategy is the delivery vehicle for CH’s programs and services. It will guide their ongoing work to protect natural systems and reduce natural hazards in the communities they serve and support the health … More Conservation Halton’s draft Watershed Strategy available for public input

Safety reminders and tips to protect you and your home against flooding

July 23, 2024

Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada? Unfortunately, the City of Burlington has experienced two major floods in recent years: in August 2014 where over 3,000 households reported flooding, and July 2024 where over 1,500 households reported flooding. Warmer, wetter and wilder weather associated with climate change is increasing … More Safety reminders and tips to protect you and your home against flooding

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Ten ways we’re making a difference for the environment

June 2, 2024

For over 50 years Canadian Environment Week has been celebrated around World Environment Day (June 5) to highlight environmental accomplishments and encourage Canadians to conserve and protect our environment. This year, Canadian Environmental Week is taking place from June 2 to 8, 2024. We thought we’d take the opportunity to highlight 10 ways we’re making … More Ten ways we’re making a difference for the environment

Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification

May 22, 2024

Every year, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In 2024, Nature Canada chose May 22 to announce the City of Burlington’s Bird Friendly City Certification renewal at the Intermediate level. As noted in a previous Take Action Burlington post, the City first … More Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification

Sign up for Alert Burlington, the City’s public notification system for community emergencies

May 6, 2024

While winter weather is behind us, spring and summer pose their own seasonal threats. If you live or work in Burlington, the City of Burlington is encouraging you to subscribe to Alert Burlington, a free public notification system for large-scale emergencies. There’s no better time to do so than during Emergency Preparedness Week which runs the … More Sign up for Alert Burlington, the City’s public notification system for community emergencies

Burlington City Council approves the Urban Forest Master Plan

April 18, 2024

This week, Burlington City Council approved the Urban Forest Master Plan and Woodland Management Strategy. Both will serve as guiding documents for protecting and improving Burlington’s tree canopy over the next 20 years. The City’s Urban Forest Master Plan recognizes the value trees provide to the community. In Burlington’s 2021 Asset Management Plan, the City’s … More Burlington City Council approves the Urban Forest Master Plan

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Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day

April 9, 2024

In April, the City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are connecting residents with opportunities to take action on climate change, clean up our environment, and learn about nature. Earth Day Community Tree Planting Event Residents are invited to join BurlingtonGreen and City staff in planting 500 native trees. Advance registration at burlingtongreen.org is required as space is limited. … More Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day

Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program

April 4, 2024

Are you thinking of installing solar panels on your home? If yes, Burlington is now offering a Solar Incentive Pilot Program by providing a grant for a Solar Panel Building Permit. City Council recently approved this pilot program for 2024 saving homeowners $612. Why Is Burlington Launching This Program? To apply for a Solar Panel … More Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program