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Mayor's Fishing Derby
Saturday, July 19th, 9 am -1 pm, Prospect Park/Fairy Lake
Join us as part of Fairy Lake Revival for the Mayor’s Fishing Derby. Enjoy a day at the lake learning about the natural environment while participating in fun, family-friendly activities. Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, help us identify and remove Round Goby, an invasive fish – and learn how you can help prevent the spread of this non-native species. Everyone is welcome to attend with activities and prizes for both those fishing and not fishing.
This event is offered in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
Storm date: If unsafe weather conditions arise, the event will be postponed to Sunday, July 20th, 9 am - 1 pm
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Event Highlights |
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• Prizes for longest fish and most gobies caught (age categories: 10 & under, 11- 17, and 18+) • Beginner’s fishing area • Tackle loan booth (supplies limited) • Canoe and Kayak rentals through Holy Cow Canoe Company • Fairy Lake inspired activities – Nature Scavenger Hunt, Kiddie Pool “Fishing”, button-making, and more! • Environmental information booths |
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Before you attend |
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If you are a resident of Canada under 18 years old or 65 and older, or a Veteran/active Canadian Armed Forces member, you do not need a license to fish. Some exemptions also apply to those belonging to an Indigenous community or a person with a disability. See the Ontario website for more information on exemptions.If you are 18 years and over and under 65 years old and you live in Canada, you will need a valid a fishing license. You will have two options:
For more information and to purchase a license, visit the Ontario Fishing License webpage. |
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On the day |
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About Round Goby |
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Round Goby is an invasive fish that was first documented in Fairy Lake in August 2024. This fish is harmful to the ecosystem by outcompeting native fish for food and habitat, and eating the eggs and young of many desirable sport fish. Round Gobies, originally from eastern Europe, are currently found in all the Great Lakes and many inland lakes and streams throughout Ontario. Because the impacts can be detrimental to a lake ecosystem, it is illegal in Canada to possess live Round Goby or use them as bait. They are usually unwittingly spread from lake to lake through bait buckets. For more information about the Mayor’s Fishing Derby, email Michelle Bourdeau, Manager, Environment & Climate at mbourdeau@haltonhills.ca |
Halton Hills Turtle Guardians
Turtles are on the move in Halton Hills. Sometimes they choose an area that is less than ideal to lay their eggs, or they have been injured, and they need help.
See a turtle that needs help?
Contact the Turtle Guardian Hotline 1-266-407-5470!
Official Town of Halton Hills Bird
The first round of selecting an official Town bird is now closed.
The top three bird choices from round one will advance to the final round of selecting an official Town Bird. Stay tuned for final round of voting that opens August 9 and closes October 11, 2025.
The winner of the Official Town Bird will be announced around Fall Migratory Bird Day in October.
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| Online | Let’s Talk Halton Hills |
| In-Person | Acton: Halton Hills Public Library |
| In-Person | Georgetown: Halton Hills Public Library |
| In-Person | Acton: Hillsview Active Living Centre |
| In-Person | Georgetown: Hillsview Active Living Centre |
Tree Voucher Pilot Program
All Halton Hills property owners are eligible!
One $50 voucher for a tree valued at $60+ (tax not included)
Program opens April 23 and closes June 30, 2025
Are you thinking of planting a tree?
Brought back due to popular demand, the Town is pleased to offer it's Tree Voucher Pilot Program for it's third consecutive year. The program aims to supports residents in planting more resilient, mature trees on their property, helping to more effectively increase the local tree canopy.
How do I get my voucher?
Vouchers can be picked up at one of the below locations during regular business hours. Proof of residency is required at the time of pick-up of the voucher.
How do I use my voucher?
Vouchers are accepted as per conditions on the voucher at the following locations.
Voucher can only be used one time, in-person, by Halton Hills residents only.
Questions?
For more information contact the Town of Halton Hills Environmental Stewardship Coordinator.
Earth Week April 22 -29, 2025
The Town of Halton Hills is celebrating another successful week of highlighting environmental actions that support a healthy environment by taking actions that enhance natural assets and a thriving local biodiversity while contributing to a resilient and low carbon community. Thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and all participants! We couldn’t have had a successful Earth Week without you!
Climate Change Investment Fund
The 2025 Climate Change Investment Fund intake period is now closed.
For more information or questions, please reach out to the Town’s Environmental Stewardship Coordinator.
Ongoing Green Initiatives
Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
The Town of Halton Hills and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) have developed the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan for the Hungry Hollow - Delrex Neighbourhood. This plan advances the Town's Climate Change Adaptation Plan and identifies actions to help the community become more environmentally sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Visit the CVC's Hungry Hollow SNAP Events page, for events and registration.