Archive for March, 2012

Weekly Bulletin March 28, 2012

Mar 28, 2012 No Comments by

We are excited to release this week's bulletin in its new format!  Click here.

We'd be happy to hear your constructive feedback at hen.outreach@gmail.com.

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Conservation Halton looking for Coordinator for the Halton Children’s Water Festival

Mar 28, 2012 No Comments by

Conservation Halton is looking for a Coordinator for the Halton Children’s Water Festival.  This is a six-month contract, until October.  Application deadline is Monday, April 9.  Conservation Halton also has a number of other seasonal openings.
http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1255

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Environment Canada Seeking Storm Spotters

Mar 28, 2012 No Comments by

Do you want to become a storm spotter?

The 2012 CanWarn training session has been announced for the City of Hamilton and surrounding area.

Each year Environment Canada trains Ham Radio operators and …

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Vote for Songbird Meadows

Mar 27, 2012 No Comments by

Support Songbird Meadows in Oakville through FuellingChange

With a few minutes of your time and a few clicks of your mouse,
you can help secure funding to create five acres of wetlands and 33 acres of
grassland areas in Oakville. The Conservation Halton …

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Council Puts Urban Forest Plan On Hold

Mar 27, 2012 No Comments by

Council Wisely Puts Urban Forest Plan On Hold

Following a motion by Councillor Allan Elgar, Council tabled the Town’s
Urban Forest Plan until more information could be gathered and Council and
citizens had a chance to review it. The plan was only delivered …

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Landscaping With Native Trees and Shrubs

Mar 26, 2012 No Comments by

Don’t miss the free “Landscaping With Native Trees and Shrubs" seminar —
Thursday March 29

This Thursday, get advice and learn about landscaping with native trees and
shrubs at our free seminar with Sean James, owner of Fern Ridge Landscaping
and Eco-Consulting and Adam …

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Volunteer Opportunities with Burlington Green

Mar 23, 2012 No Comments

BurlingtonGreen is looking for volunteers to help move yards of fresh triple mix around the Central Park Community Garden this Thursday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Contact Michelle at golocalfood@burlingtongreen.org

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Halton Transits are Changing to Serve you Better

Mar 23, 2012 No Comments

Burlington Council has voted to reduce the portion of the gas tax going to fund transit from 30% to 20%, and diverting those funds to road paving. Meanwhile, a transit service review is in progress. http://ourburlington.org/?p=8491

Finding your way …

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Halton Eco Festival

Mar 23, 2012 No Comments

The 12th annual Halton Eco Festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 at the Glen Abbey Community Centre on Third Line in Oakville.

View the event in our Calendar.

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Our Sustainable Journey Newsletter

Mar 23, 2012 No Comments

The Town of Halton Hills Our Sustainable Journey newsletter for March is now available at http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?R5Ir–CDsY-dvqUT1

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