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Earth Week 2022 Celebrations
Thank you everyone for your participation in our 2022 Earth Week Celebrations. We couldn’t have done it without you! Check out the results!
- 1,200 new trees were purchased by residents to plant them in our community
- 12 Schools registered with us for 22 Minute Clean up and supplies were dropped off to them
- 5 community groups and 15 individuals registered for Community Clean-up to clean parks and trails
- Woodchips and mulch were added to local gardens
- Engagement included:
- webinars on planting trees in the proper place and how to tackle invasive pests;
- in-person outreach on electric vehicle charging stations and how to use them; and
- the Town’s Green Development Standards; and
- over 100 used bikes were traded and sold at the Used Bike Swap.
- Approximately $3,300 was raised for local foodbanks through the activities at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre on April 30, 2022
Earth Day Online Tree Sales (SOLD OUT) |
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The Halton Hills Tree Sale is sold out for 2022. Thank you everyone for another successful sale, see you next year! The Town will be hosting its annual Tree Sale at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre in 2022. Due to the success of the online format in previous years and ongoing COVID-19 health guidelines, tree purchasing will be held online again this year.
All species are available at a cost of $5 per tree (max 5 trees per household) and are native to this area. Saplings come in individual pots and average 2-5 feet in height. The following trees are available for purchase:
Please note: tree sales are limited to Halton Hills residents only. All tree sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. For more information, contact 905-873-2600, ext. 2610. How it works
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Free Compost and Woodchips |
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Adding compost and woodchips to you garden has many benefits including conserving water, assisting in stormwater management, preventing soil erosion, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere and promoting healthy plant growth. On Saturday April 30, 2022, Town residents are welcome to pick up free compost and woodchips at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Make sure to bring your own shovel and container. Questions? Email Clean Up Halton Hills. |
Used Bike Swap |
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Join the Halton Hills Bike it Committee on April 30, 2022 for their annual Bike Swap, an event that gives residents the opportunity to recycle their used (in working condition) bikes in an environmentally friendly way by putting them in the hands of those who can use them. Event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre (11620 Trafalgar Road). Donate your used bikes & trikes or get a used bike for a great deal with all proceeds going to local food banks! DonateDonated bikes and trikes can be dropped off at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre April 27-29, 2022 between 5 and 7 p.m. OR the morning of the event (April 30) between 8 and 11 a.m. BuyBikes can be purchased on April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon at Robert C. Austin Operations Centre. Bikes will be sold "as is" and priced as follows (cash only):
COVID-19 GuidelinesWhile masks are not required, we request that residents wear then during their visit. Questions?Have questions or need more information on the Used Bike Swap? Contact hhcycling@haltonhills.ca. |
Community Clean-up |
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The Town is expanding its Earth Week activities to include a 22-Minute Makeover and Community Clean-up. Take 22 minutes out of your day to head outside and clean up - whether it's your home, workplace or any area in need. Businesses, schools, local clubs, families, groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in the Community Clean-up. Register your efforts by emailing cleanup@haltonhills.ca and let us know where you will be cleaning up so we don't duplicate our efforts. Free bags and gloves are available and we'll even pick up the trash you've collected when you're finished! |
Conservation Halton Workshops |
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Participate in Conservation Halton's 'Healthy Neighboursheds' series of homeowner workshops about managing stormwater, selecting plants for your garden, and low-impact landscaping. |
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Webinars and Events |
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The Town and CVC are partnering to implement the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). This Plan is about building sustainable and resilient communities through the following:
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Create a pollinator-friendly garden |
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A pollinator-friendly garden is a garden that is planted with native flowers that provide nectar or pollen for a wide range of pollinating insects and animals. A pollinator-friendly garden can be any size. You might have a small balcony or yard but you can still plant pollinator-friendly flowers to help our bees, butterflies and birds!
The Butterflyway ProjectJoin other Halton Hills residents and take part in David Suzuki's Butterflyway Project. Halton Hills has had as many as 51 household join with hundreds of wildflowers planted on behalf of the Butterflyway Project. We were even mentioned in one of their most recent blogs, Butterflyway Rangers bring flower-filled joy to gardens throughout Canada! For more information, contact out local chapter at butterflyway20@gmail.com. |
Halton Hills Public Library (HHPL) |
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HHPL is celebrating all month long and this year's theme is "Invest in our Planet". Here are some of the ways to get involved and celebrate with HHPL this month:
Learn more and register for Earth Week activities on the HHPL website. View the complete 2022 Lecture Series lineup and register on the Halton Hills Lecture Series webpage. |
Explore local trails and nature |
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There are over 30 km of trails in Halton Hills with connections to the Bruce Trail, Credit Valley Conservation and Conservation Halton. Celebrate Earth Day by venturing out close to home and explore the beautiful resources Halton Hills has to offer. |
Family Activities |
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Download earth-themed activities to enjoy with your family!
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