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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: Oakville-Mississauga KAIROS

May 01, 2013 No Comments by

KAIROS unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

Inspired by a vision of God’s compassionate justice, KAIROS …

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Environmental Group of the Week – South Peel Naturalists’ Club

Apr 24, 2013 No Comments by

South Peel Naturalists’ Club, SPNC, encourages the enjoyment and study of nature and the environment, promotes the preservation and conservation of flora and fauna, land and water and fosters awareness and education of our natural surroundings.

Through various activities and …

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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

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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Oakville’s 22nd Annual Earth Week Clean up

Apr 16, 2013 No Comments

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ANNUAL EARTH WEEK CLEAN UP ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 KEEPS ON GROWING

Oakville’s 22nd annual Earth Week Clean Up of nature sites will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 9am to 11am.

“There are a record 46 nature sites …

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Environmental Group of the Week – Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington

Apr 10, 2013 No Comments

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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King Road closure extended to April 15

Apr 09, 2013 No Comments

Cool weather delays Jefferson salamander migration

Traffic barriers were scheduled to come down on Monday (April 8), but sincer colder weather has interrupted the migration, King Road will now re-open on Monday, April 15.

“The cold temperatures and lack of rain have …

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