Archive for Gardening

Environmental Group of the Week: Burlington Horticultural Society

May 15, 2013 No Comments by

The Burlington Horticultural Society (BHS) is a volunteer, non-profit, organization whose mission is to beautify the Burlington community. It is a place for those who love gardening to learn and grow.

Money raised goes back to the community through support …

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Environmental Group of the Week: Oakville Horticultural Society

May 08, 2013 No Comments by

The Oakville Horticultural Society (OHS) has been celebrating horticulture in Oakville since 1957. The OHS aims to further the knowledge of horticulture, stimulating an interest in gardening in our community’s youth and encouraging the beautification of both public and …

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Oakvillegreen Offering Native Trees for Sale

May 06, 2013 No Comments by

Oakvillegreen is offering a variety of native trees for sale, grown from locally gathered seed. Orders are due by Thurs. May 9. Trees will be delivered to Oakville on Sat. May 11. Look through their brochure to find a tree …

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Environmental Group of the Week – Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington

Apr 10, 2013 No Comments by

Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington is committed to improving the environment through initiatives at schools, with business, and with the community. They are an accredited coordinator of Earth Day Canada.

Begun in 1997 by a single person, Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington has grown …

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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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Environmental Group of the Week – OCCPEHR

Apr 03, 2013 No Comments by

The Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology & Human Rights, OCCPEHR, is helping to build a sustainable community by organizing annual events (Oakville's Earth Week Clean-up, Halton Eco Festival, and, Peace Concert), monthly forums, and other activities.

The 13th …

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Volunteers Needed – Plant Trees With Oakvillegreen’s Ground Breakers

Apr 03, 2013 No Comments

Plant Trees With Oakvillegreen’s Ground Breakers

The cold weather is hanging on but we are planning three public tree plantings in conjunction with the Town of Oakville. 

Despite the unseasonably cold weather, they know that spring is just around the corner so …

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Wanted – Volunteers to Join Tree Planting Team at Kelso Quarry

Apr 03, 2013 No Comments

Media Release
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wanted – volunteers to join our tree planting team at Kelso Quarry on Saturday, April 20

Conservation Halton is looking for volunteers to join our team of nearly 400 people who will plant more …

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Credit Valley Conservation Seasonal Job Postings

Mar 07, 2013 No Comments

Credit Valley Conservation is now accepting applications for seasonal parks positions at Terra Cotta, Island Lake and Belfountain Conservation Areas.

Posted positions are:

Conservation Areas Maintenance Worker
Customer Services Representative – Terra Cotta CA, Halton Hills (Weekends and Holidays)
Customer Services …

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Volunteers Sought for MiltonGreen Board of Directors

Mar 06, 2013 No Comments

Nominate yourself and/or a friend who may be interested in joining the MiltonGreen Board of Directors for 2013. 

MiltonGreen is seeking Board Members for 1 year to act as:

Community & Outreach Chair, Fundraiser Lead, Events Planning,  Lands Stewardship Chair and Local …

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