The Town continues to work towards a greener Halton Hills through ongoing development of initiatives in our community. Subscribe to this page for updates on events and programs relating to climate change and our local environment.
Current Opportunities to Get Involved
Saturday, April 18: Community Cleanup
Wednesday, April 22: EcoFilm Fest & 22 Minute Makeover
Saturday, April 25: Bike Swap, Compost/Mulch Giveaway, Tree Planting (Session 1)
Saturday, May 2: Tree Planting (Session 2)
Learn about more ways to support a greener community
Earth Week
The Town will host its annual Earth Week celebration, featuring a variety of events and activities that support a healthy environment
by taking actions to enhance natural assets and promote a
thriving local biodiversity, while contributing to a resilient and
low-carbon community.
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April 18: Community Cleanup |
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Join or organize a group, gather your family or friends to go outside and clean up Halton Hills! Please let us know where you will be cleaning up, so we do not duplicate efforts, and we will provide you with free bags and gloves. For more information and to register, email Clean-up Halton Hills.
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April 22: EcoFilm Fest & 22 Minute Makeover |
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EcoFilm FestJoin us for the Screening of “The Rights of Nature: A Global Movement”.
Please note that an entrance fee is required. For more information, visit EcoFilm Fest 22-Minute MakeoverSchools & businesses are encouraged to head outside to pick up waste around the location where they spend their day. Please let us know where you will be cleaning up, so we do not duplicate efforts, and we will provide you with free bags and gloves. For more information and to register, email Clean-up Halton Hills. |
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April 25: Bike Swap, Compost/Mulch Giveaway, Tree Planting |
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Annual Used Bike Swap
Learn more about how to donate or purchase used bikes, trikes and cycling equipment by visiting the Town's Cycling Programs page. Compost/Mulch Giveaway
The annual free compost, provided by the Region of Halton and the Town, is available to residents of Halton Hills. Please bring your own shovel and containers. Donations for our foodbanks will be accepted. For more information or questions, please email the Town’s Environmental Stewardship Coordinator. Tree Planting
This is the first of two events (the second taking place on May 2nd), that are part of the Town's partnership with Trees for Halton Hills to plant 1900 trees across the Town with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Growing Canada's Community Canopies Grant. |
Accepting Applications:
Environmental Stewardship Fund
Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The Environmental Stewardship Fund is now open and accepting funding application requests for environmental projects within Halton Hills.
For more information or questions, please email the Town’s Environmental Stewardship Coordinator.
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Tree Planting
Join us in partnership with Trees for Halton Hills for two upcoming tree planting events this spring.
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| April 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Rachlin Drive |
| May 2 |
With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Growing Canada's Community Canopies Grant, volunteers will plant 1900 trees across the Town during these events.
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Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
The Town of Halton Hills and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) are developing an Acton-Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan. This plan supports the environmental health of the community. Whether it’s planting trees, removing invasive species, or adding pollinator gardens, these actions support a greener and healthier community.
Visit Acton SNAP for events and registration.
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Turtle Guardians
Turtles are on the move in Halton Hills from spring through fall. Sometimes, they choose an area that is less than ideal to lay their eggs, or they have been injured and need help.
See a Turtle Needing Help?
Contact the Turtle Guardians Hotline
1-226-407-5470
