Workshops: Plan for Flood Prevention and Design Your Native Landscape

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

Workshops to work with nature to create a healthy home garden

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

Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification

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

Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day

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

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