Archive for May, 2010

HEN Green Engagement Survey now available!

May 31, 2010 No Comments by

HEN is currently working on an initiative to assist, encourage, and recognize both Private and Public sector organizations who are working towards environmental sustainability. YOU as a citizen of Halton Region have a viewpoint on private and public sector environmental …

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Renewable Energy Providers Wanted

May 15, 2010 No Comments by

The Halton Environmental Network (HEN) is looking for providers of renewable energy systems, specifically solar and geothermal.

In 2008 and 2009, HEN ran a renewable energy project, known as the Halton Residential Solar Project, which facilitated solar installations on houses and …

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RBG receives CGGF grant

May 14, 2010 No Comments by

Congratulations to the Royal Botanical Gardens for receiving a Community Go Green Fund (CGGF) grant from the Province of Ontario for six themed gardens at the central Interpretation Zone. These gardens will educate visitors on ‘carbon footprints’, ‘climate change’, ‘food …

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BurlingtonGreen receives CGGF grant

May 14, 2010 No Comments by

Written by Lisa Seiler

Friday, 14 May 2010

Congratulations to BurlingtonGreen on receiving a Community Go Green Fund grant from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. BurlingtonGreen’s “GO GREEN” program is a call to take action to combat climate change through …

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Come and Connect in Oakville

May 10, 2010 No Comments by

Written by Lisa Seiler

Monday, 10 May 2010

HEN recently participated in a series of public events aimed at increasing interaction between faith groups, multicultural groups, and environmental groups in Oakville. The meetings were organized by the Conservation Council of Ontario …

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Ways of the Woods day camp

May 08, 2010 No Comments by

Conservation Halton offers Ways of the Woods, a traditional outdoor day camp for children ages 6 to 14, from June 28 to September 3. Busing is available.

New this year, Raptor Camp, August 2 to 6 and August 30 to September …

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RBG Discovery Camps

May 08, 2010 No Comments

The Royal Botanical Gardens offers summer day camps for ages 4 to 12 plus teen leadership program with weekly themes from July 5 to September 3. Visit www.rbg.ca/pages/daycamps.html

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