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 organizations which are associated with HEN but do not fit into the categories of environmental member groups, green businesses, or government
- Other ENGOs — links to other environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), including provincial, national, and international organizations
Recent Posts
- 20 January 2012 : Conservation Halton Works in Partnership with Landowners to Plant Trees (No Comments)
Conservation Halton works in partnership with landowners to plant trees on either private or publically owned lands. Here are two forestry programs for landowners who have land they are [More...]
- 19 January 2012 : Eco-mentor Training (No Comments)
Earth Day Canada is hosting free Ecomentor training in Burlington on Saturday, January 28. Application deadline is Thursday, January 26. http://www.ecomentors.ca
- 14 December 2011 : Everyday Heroes film submissions due March 1 (No Comments)
For Canadian youth aged 13-24: The Everyday Heroes Film Festival celebrates important acts of eco-heroism, both large and small, happening every day across Canada. Winners and finalists will have their silent [More...]
- 11 December 2011 : Family Holiday Events (No Comments)
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is offering a Homestead Christmas, weekends in December plus Dec. 19-23. Reservations are required. Call 905-827-6911 ext. 228 or register online at www.brontecreek.org/brontecreekhomesteadchristmas.htm. The Royal Botanical Gardens [More...]
- 11 December 2011 : Questions to ask yourself when buying gifts (No Comments)
Holiday gift suggestion from Equiterre – Ask yourself these questions before buying any gift: Is this present useful? Is it made locally? In Canada? Is it made by an independent craftsperson? [More...]
