Archive for Climate Change

Environmental Group of the Week: ACER

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

The Association for Canadian Educational Resources, ACER, is a charitable community education organization. ACER works with leaders in education, media, and business who initiate and facilitate development, production, and promotion of Canadian materials to meet the needs of today’s …

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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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Enviro Packs for Kids at Your Library!

Apr 10, 2013 No Comments by

Get your kids engaged with the environment around them! Oakville Public Library are offering new learning packs for children aged 7 – 12 years based on four environmental themes of wildlife/bio-diversity, climate change, waste management and energy conservation. The enivro …

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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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Brook Trout, in Lowville Park, on World Water Day!

Mar 25, 2013 No Comments by

Brook Trout found in Bronte Creek in Lowville Park, Burlington, ON! The first recorded sighting since 1958! Brook Trout require clean-cold water to survive and are an indicator of a healthy creek. They are Southern Ontario’s only native, stream dwelling …

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New Environmental Job Postings

Mar 20, 2013 No Comments by

Conservation Council of Ontario, General Manager. Toronto, no later than March 30. 

The Conservation Council of Ontario is a provincial association of organizations and individuals dedicated to environmental conservation. We promote networking, collaboration, and innovation in conservation practices. Through our programs …

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Support Sparrow’s Green at Glenorchy in FuellingChange

Mar 20, 2013 No Comments

 

The Conservation Halton Foundation once again has a project in Shell's FuellingChange national competition to fund environmental initiatives. Songbird Meadows 2: Sparrow's Green is the next phase of successful …

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Halton Region Encourages Residents to Participate in Earth hour

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments

Media Release

On March 23, 2013, Halton Region will join communities around the world for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a world-wide event, organized by World Wildlife Fund that brings people together for a common goal; to bring awareness about the …

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Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments

Conservation Authority watershed report cards report on the state of Ontario’s watersheds so residents are aware of their local conditions and also so that informed decisions can be made to ensure the ongoing resiliency and sustainability of our water and …

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Halton March Break Activities

Mar 07, 2013 No Comments

Great March Break Activities for the coming week!

Maple Syrup Festivals are offered daily throughout March Break at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, and Mountsberg Conservation Area. Lots of activities …

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