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Halton Farmers’ Markets starting to open

Apr 29, 2013 1 Comment by

The first of Halton's farmer's markets open at the beginning of May. Support your local farmers and get fresh seasonal local produce at:

Now open:

Burlington Mall Farmers' Market
Prospect St. east of Guelph Line, Burlington
Wednesdays 8am – 2pm, Fridays 8am – …

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Congratulations to these OTF grant recipients

Apr 09, 2013 No Comments by

Greenbelt Fund
$199,100 over two years to support Ontariofresh.ca, an online networking and marketing website that connects bulk buyers and sellers of Ontario food. A ‘one-stop-shop’ for local and sustainable Ontario foods, Ontariofresh.ca was created to spur the development of a …

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Enviro Tip – Reduce Food Waste

Apr 05, 2013 No Comments by

40 percent of Canadian food is tossed from homes, shops or restaurants. Here are seven ways you can help the environment by reusing what was once considered waste.

Use leftovers to make a soup.
Crush eggshells and feed your garden.
Save bread …

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Enviro Tip – Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

Mar 27, 2013 No Comments by

Get rid of the artificial dyes and instead colour your Easter eggs with natural dyes that you can make at home from fruits and vegetables!

[Mother Nature Network]

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Volunteers Needed for Oakville Family Ribfest

Mar 26, 2013 No Comments by

To organize a great event, you need great volunteers and lots of them!

If you are community-minded and like to give back or a student looking to earn volunteer credits, we can use your help.

A free T-shirt and meal will be …

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Easter Egg Extravaganza this weekend at Mountsberg

Mar 25, 2013 No Comments by

Media Release

Join us at Mountsberg Conservation Area for the Great Easter Egg Extravaganza this Easter Weekend from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lots of fun including a …

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New Environmental Job Postings

Mar 20, 2013 No Comments

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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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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Community Garden Plots in Oakville and Burlington

Feb 26, 2013 No Comments

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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It’s Maple Time Media Release

Feb 26, 2013 No Comments

 

March is the month for all things Maple! A sticky sweet harbinger of spring, the maple sap has begun to flow and Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas are firing up for two marvellous maple syrup festivals.

The …

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