Information

In addition to current news, events, and our online directory, HEN provides other helpful information. Click on one of the categories below to find out more.

Environmental Topics — Do you have a topic that you want to find out more about? This section lists posts on this website by topic. Current topics are: Air, Climate Change, Education, Energy, Food, Gardening, Land Use, Nature, Sustainability, Toxics, Transportation, Waste, and Water.

Seasonal Information — This category varies by season, and includes information on local produce in the summer and holiday ideas in the fall. The link is live if there is something current.

Election Information — If an election is pending or has just happened, this section connects you to what's happening in Halton. The link is live if there is something current.

Volunteer Opportunities — We post volunteer opportunities for our own organization as well as for our environmental member groups in Halton. If you're interested in doing something to benefit the environment, you might find what you're looking for here.

Job Opportunities — If we hear of any local environmentally-related job postings, you'll find them posted here.

Resources — These are links to major study reports and to awards and grants for environmental initiatives.

Information for Non-Profits — Although not specifically related to the environment, this includes news and resources of interest to non-profit organizations.

Links

• HEN Affiliates — links to Halton non-profit organizations and government agencies which are associated with HEN but do not fit into the category of environmental member groups
• Other ENGOs — links to other environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), including provincial, national, and international organizations

Recent Posts

• 29 April 2013 : Halton Farmers’ Markets starting to open (1 Comment)
  

  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 [More...]

  
  
• 17 April 2013 : Upcoming Earth Day Events (No Comments)
  

  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 [More...]

  
  
• 10 April 2013 : New Job Posting – Explorations Green Day Camp Counselor (No Comments)
  

  Title: Explorations Green Day Camp Counsellor Terms of Employment: Full Time (10 weeks) Employer: The Environment Network Anticipated Start Date:June 24th, 2013 - August 30th, 2013 Location: Collingwood, Ontario (3 vacancies) Position Description: Our counselors [More...]

  
  
• 5 April 2013 : New Environmental Job Opportunities (No Comments)
  

  Education and Outreach Specialist Growing the Greenbelt The Education and Outreach Specialist is part of a team at the Greenbelt Fund responsible to increase the amount of Ontario food purchased by hospitals, [More...]

  
  
• 3 April 2013 : Volunteers Needed – Plant Trees With Oakvillegreen’s Ground Breakers (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, [More...]