Category: Community Engagement

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 $594. Why Is Burlington Launching This Program? To apply for a Solar Panel … More Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program

Register for the 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum

March 27, 2024

Join the Bay Area Climate Change Council for their 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum “Cities in Action: The Power of Collaboration on Climate.” Learn how local communities can collaborate to build thriving, resilient, and climate-friendly cities. Hear from local leaders on the scale of change required, the efforts already underway, and the pathways forward. Whether … More Register for the 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum

Work with nature to create a healthy home garden

March 8, 2024

Conservation Halton is once again hosting a workshop series to help you create beautiful and healthy gardens while also working with nature. You will learn how to direct rainwater away from your home, use less energy and resources, attract pollinators, increase biodiversity, and improve local water quality. This workshop series highlights the benefits of increasing … More Work with nature to create a healthy home garden

Participate in Burlington’s Street-Side Tree Planting Program in 2024!

February 22, 2024

Are you a Burlington resident? Would you like to have a tree planted in front of your house on City property? If you answered yes, we have a program for you! What do I need to do? Contact the City! You can call the City at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca and mention that you’d like … More Participate in Burlington’s Street-Side Tree Planting Program in 2024!

Learn more about residential retrofits

February 13, 2024

Are you a Burlington or Hamilton homeowner or renter interested in learning more about: If you answered yes, then join the Bay Area Climate Change Council (BACCC) as they host a panel discussion on opportunities to reduce emissions from residential buildings along with a question-and-answer period. Panelists include: Event details: Questions? For more information, please … More Learn more about residential retrofits

Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

February 1, 2024

Are you a fan of winter? If you are, you thrive on the natural beauty of the season and if necessary, even travel to an area with conditions that are just right for winter scenery or activities. Those who are not fans of winter are likely counting the days to spring. You might also be … More Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

January 15, 2024

Our climate is changing. It’s not just about polar bears and melting ice caps; it’s about our homes, our communities, and our future. We all need to ‘Take Action Burlington’ to: Small actions can lead to big impacts. Whether it’s reducing single-use plastics, making the switch to active and sustainable modes of transportation, replacing your … More New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

Living with Wildlife in Burlington

November 8, 2023

Burlington is a beautiful community surrounded by many natural features including Lake Ontario, the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and Bronte Creek Provincial Park. The parks, waterfront, creeks, and ravines that we love to visit also provide homes for animals such as foxes, racoons, skunks, and coyotes. As such, there exists the … More Living with Wildlife in Burlington

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Our First Year

October 26, 2023

In July 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first climate adaptation plan called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan is separate but complimentary to the City’s Climate Action Plan which is focused on reducing our community’s greenhouse gas emissions primarily from the use of … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Our First Year

Radishes from the Maple Park Community Garden

Apply for a 2024 community garden plot by Dec. 15

October 5, 2023

October 16 is World Food Day and in celebration, we are profiling our community gardens. Are you interested in growing your own local food? Do you live in Burlington and don’t have space to plant a garden? The City of Burlington has a solution that might work for you. From experienced gardeners to beginners, anyone … More Apply for a 2024 community garden plot by Dec. 15

Learn More About Home Energy Retrofits in October

September 20, 2023

Do you want to make your home more comfortable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly, but don’t know where to start? The City of Burlington’s Better Homes Burlington team and Burlington Public Library are hosting a series of free, one-hour information sessions where residents can learn about home energy retrofits. These introductory sessions will walk you through … More Learn More About Home Energy Retrofits in October

Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

September 8, 2023

Our climate is changing. We are experiencing warmer, wetter, and wilder weather. On Oct. 1, you can learn how to take some steps to reduce your impact on our climate and environment. Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Show If your current gas or diesel vehicle needs to be replaced, consider an EV. You will reduce your … More Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

A Fun and Affordable Way to Stop Birds from Hitting Windows

August 25, 2023

On May 1, we published a blog post submitted by a Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington team member titled “May is for the birds” about the spring bird migration including where and when to watch birds and how you can take action for birds as they migrate. Tips included turning off non-essential lighting or closing curtains … More A Fun and Affordable Way to Stop Birds from Hitting Windows

Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum Summer Sessions

July 7, 2023

Are you a newcomer youth between the ages of 15 and 29? Would you like to learn more about climate change, gain practical skills to take action in your community, and make new friends? If so, you might be interested in Conservation Halton’s Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum  launched in partnership with RBC Tech … More Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum Summer Sessions

Tips for protecting oak trees in Burlington from oak wilt

July 5, 2023

In June 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the first confirmed presence of oak wilt in Niagara Falls followed by a second in Springwater, Ontario near Barrie. No cases have been confirmed in Burlington, however, the City is proactively sharing tips with residents on how to prevent the spread of oak wilt locally, … More Tips for protecting oak trees in Burlington from oak wilt

Map showing study area including Tuck, Shoreacres, Appleby and Sheldon Creeks

Conservation Halton’s East Burlington Creeks Flood Hazard Mapping – Upcoming Public Engagement Session

May 30, 2023

One of Conservation Halton’s (CH) top priorities is to protect life and property from natural hazards and updating hazard mapping is one of the ways they do that. East Burlington Creeks Flood Hazard Mapping CH is currently updating flood hazard mapping for Tuck, Shoreacres, Appleby, and Sheldon Creeks that cross through parts of East Burlington … More Conservation Halton’s East Burlington Creeks Flood Hazard Mapping – Upcoming Public Engagement Session

Burlington’s Urban Forest Master Plan: We want to hear from you – part 2!

May 23, 2023

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of engagement on Burlington’s Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). In the first round, you were asked for input to inform the vision, principles, goals and recommendations for the draft UFMP. The draft UFMP is now available for your review on the project page. Please provide … More Burlington’s Urban Forest Master Plan: We want to hear from you – part 2!

Halton Community Climate Plan Summit

May 17, 2023

All municipalities in Halton including the City of Burlington, the Towns of Halton Hills, Oakville and Milton, and Halton Region have declared climate change emergencies and are working to reduce impacts from their municipal operations and communities. Halton Community Climate Plan Building on this local momentum, Halton Environmental Network (HEN) is partnering with Halton Region … More Halton Community Climate Plan Summit

Take Action for Emergency Preparedness

May 5, 2023

Disasters and emergencies come in all types. Burlington may experience several weather related emergencies, including flooding, high winds, power outages, severe winter storms, severe summer storms or drought. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that the City declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and we are working on building our climate … More Take Action for Emergency Preparedness