The Town continues to work towards a greener Halton Hills through ongoing development of initiatives in our community. Subscribe to this page for updates on events and programs relating to climate change and our local environment.
Monday April 22, 2024, marks the 54th year of Earth Day. Over one billion people from across many countries participate in Earth Day and take actions for a healthier planet. To recognize this important date, the Town will host its annual Earth Week celebrations! Join us for environmental activities to reduce carbon emissions, support a healthy environment and biodiversity, and build a resilient community.
Earth Week is Friday, April 19 to Saturday April 27, 2024. Planning of events is underway. Follow this webpage as information becomes available by clicking on the subscribe button in the bottom right-hand corner of this page. You will receive an email that this page is updated.
On Saturday April 20, help clean-up the community! Organizations, groups, families, and individuals are invited to form a cleanup group or join a group to pick up trash along trails, parks, ravine and anywhere else that needs cleaning. We will even pick up the trash bags when you are finished! Participants are asked to register so that we do not duplicate or clean-up efforts. Register by emailing Clean up the Town, to arrange pick-up of free bags and gloves, and let us know if you would like to lead a cleanup crew!
On Sunday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. to noon, join Credit Valley Conservation for a community tree planting event in Hungry Hollow, access through Craig Crescent entrance. For more information and to register, visit Credit Valley Conservation's events page.
On Monday, April 22, schools and businesses are encouraged to head outside to clean up where you spend your day. Register by emailing Clean up the Town, to arrange for free bags and gloves. Thank you Superior Glove Works located in Acton for donating the clean-up gloves!
On Wednesday April 24, 7 – 9:30 p.m., join us at the John Elliot Theatre to view the Common Ground film. For a complete film summary and event details visit Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest.
Register for the Bird Friendly Symposium on Thursday April 25, connect with local bird lovers, learn about our Nature Canada certification, and help make our community more bird friendly. Learn more at Halton Hills Nature.
Friday April 26, 2024, the Town is launching the second year of a Tree Voucher Pilot Program. The program supports residents in planting more resilient, mature trees on their property, helping to more effectively increase the local tree canopy.
How do I get my voucher?
Visit the customer service desks at the Gellert Community Centre, Mold-Masters SportsPlex or the Acton Arena and Community Centre between April 26 and June 30, 2024. Vouchers will be given out during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Provide proof of Halton Hills address, and receive your tree voucher. One voucher per Halton Hills address.
How do I use my voucher?
Visit Reds Garden Centre (Acton) or Sheridan Nurseries (Georgetown location only) with your tree voucher and select a tree of $60 or more
Provide your voucher to the cashier to receive $50 off your tree purchase
Voucher can only be used one time, in-person, by Halton Hills residents only, maximum number of vouchers available in 2024 is 300, pilot program runs from April 27 to June 30, 2024.
Questions?
Contact the Town of Halton Hills at 905-873-2600, ext. 2290.
On Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., join us for the annual Compost and Woodchip Giveaway at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Rd, Georgetown. Don’t forget your shovel and container to take away compost and woodchips. Please bring a donation for our local food banks.
Join us on Saturday April 27, 10 a.m. - noon (please respect time of event), for the annual Used Bike Swap hosted by Halton Hills Bike It at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown. This is a great recycling initiative that gets used bikes and trikes into the hands of those who need them while also raising cash for our local food banks. Donated bikes, trikes and cycling equipment will be accepted by volunteers April 24, 25, and 26, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre parking lot. Donations also accepted the morning of the sale (April 27, 8 - 11 a.m.).
Kids bikes: $10 and up
Youth bikes: $20 and up
Premium youth bikes and adult bikes priced individually
All bikes sold as is. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to local food banks.
Join us in the Helson Gallery for a free Family Drop-in Art Activity from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024. Through the art of collage, families can work together to visually express ideas and commitments on taking actions for a healthy environment. Thank you to Halton Hills Public Library for providing magazines to be re-purposed for this drop-in activity. For more information on this event visit the Helson Gallery page.
For information on events and activities at the HHPL visit their Earth Week page.
On April 16, 7:00 p.m., join us for a free Speaker Series event with John Dunn on his Journey North.
Climate Change Investment Fund |
Apply Now! The Climate Change Investment Fund is now accepting applications. Established in 2021, the intention of the Climate Change Investment Fund is to provide funding for community actions that support the Town’s environmental goals. The application intake is open and is closing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 8, 2024. More details are in the Application Guide and Form below. Application Guide Application Form For more information contact the Town’s Climate Change Outreach Coordinator. |
Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan |
The Town of Halton Hills and Credit Valley Conservation have developed a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan for the Hungry Hollow - Delrex Neighbourhood. This plan advances the Town's Climate Change Adaptation Plan and identifies actions to help the community become more environmentally sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change. Browse the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan. For more information about SNAP events and to register, visit Credit Valley Conservation's events page. |