Archive for BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association

Upcoming Earth Day Events

Apr 17, 2013 No Comments by

Earth Day is April 22nd every year, all around the world. Earth Day started in 1970 and has grown so much that celebrations take place throughout the whole month of April. Activities include tree plantings, garbage clean-up events, and environmental …

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Environmental Group of the Week – BurlingtonGreen

Apr 17, 2013 No Comments by

BurlingtonGreen was formed in 2007 with encouragement from Oakvillegreen. HEN took the lead on a collaborative grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2009 and 2010 to help establish BurlingtonGreen, and the organization hasn't looked back since. BurlingtonGreen has formed …

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Revolution – Film Screenings at Cineplex Theatres

Apr 04, 2013 No Comments by

Revolution is an award-winning film about the interconnectedness of life, the environmental challenges we face, and the way we all — especially young people — can make a difference to our collective future. A perfect fit for Earth Day/Week.

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Earth Month events

Apr 03, 2013 No Comments by

HEN will be staffing a booth at some of the many environmental events taking place during April, otherwise known as Earth Month. Stop by and say hello at:

Sat. Apr. 6: Halton Eco Festival, Glen Abbey Rec Centre, Oakville, 10:00 …

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Community Garden Plots in Oakville and Burlington

Feb 26, 2013 No Comments by

Town of Oakville

Oakville`s Community Gardens: Garden plots may be rented at various sites. For first-time renters contact 905-845-6601, ext. 3076 to request a plot in the garden of your choice. If no plot is available you will be added to …

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Proposed Marina Expansion in Burlington Threatens Rare Swan

Jan 21, 2013 No Comments by

An Open letter from BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association

It is not too often the decisions made at City Hall can have a life or death consequence on a species. The proposed expansion of the LaSalle Park Marina may very well put the …

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BurlingtonGreen receives grant; posts job

Dec 06, 2012 No Comments

Congratulations to BurlingtonGreen, recipient of a Great Lakes Guardian Fund grant of almost $25,000 to help clean up Beachway Park. Source

BurlingtonGreen also has an opening for a Project Coordinator⁄Administrative Assistant from January to May 2013, 3 days per week, …

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Nominations accepted for Burlington awards

Jun 27, 2012 No Comments

BurlingtonGreen is looking for nominations of worthy individuals, groups, schools, and businesses for their annual eco awards being handed out by Dr. Jane Goodall on Wednesday, September 19 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Dr. Goodall will be the keynote …

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Jane Goodall coming to Burlington

Jun 20, 2012 No Comments

BurlingtonGreen is excited to announce that they will be hosting Jane Goodall at two events in September, including a public event and their annual student conference. Goodall will be the keynote speaker at both the Imprints youth environmental conference and …

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Michelle Bennett wins Burlington Award

Jun 20, 2012 No Comments

2012 Civic Recognition Award

Congratulations to Michelle Bennett, founder of Grow Eat Local Burlington, who is the 2012 recipient of Burlington's Civic Recognition Award in the environment category. Grow Eat Local Burlington is a project of BurlingtonGreen.

The Burlington Post has written …

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