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Environment display
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Check out a display promoting various environmental initiatives and programs in the Krpan Family Grand Lobby.
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Oct 12 to 19
Central Library, 2331 New St., Burlington
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| Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds Workshop Series |
Workshop 2: Creating a Rain Garden: A Step by Step Guide
At this workshop, you will learn how to create a beautiful rain garden to help manage water on your property. Designed to absorb excess rainwater from hard surfaces such as roofs and driveways, rain gardens reduce the impact of stormflows on creeks and streams. Join local rain garden expert Michael Albanese, as he takes you through the steps and benefits of creating a home rain garden. Participants will receive a sample design for a rain garden that will enhance both the homeowner’s property and the local environment.
Register at Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds or by calling Sandra Turner at Tel: 905-336-1158 ext. 2284.
Cost: $8/workshop of $20 for all three.
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Oct. 23
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Bethel Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown
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| Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds Workshop Series |
Workshop 2: Creating a Rain Garden: A Step by Step Guide
At this workshop, you will learn how to create a beautiful rain garden to help manage water on your property. Designed to absorb excess rainwater from hard surfaces such as roofs and driveways, rain gardens reduce the impact of stormflows on creeks and streams. Join local rain garden expert Michael Albanese, as he takes you through the steps and benefits of creating a home rain garden. Participants will receive a sample design for a rain garden that will enhance both the homeowner’s property and the local environment.
Register at Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds or by calling Sandra Turner at Tel: 905-336-1158 ext. 2284.
Cost: $8/workshop of $20 for all three.
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Oct. 24
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Appleby United Church – 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington
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| Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds Workshop Series |
Workshop 3: Winterizing your garden naturally: the buzz about the birds and bees
Prepare your garden for fall and winter naturally and enjoy enhanced bird watching, a healthier environment and pocket book. Learn about fall planting of native species that will benefit pollinators, migrating birds and generate winter interest in the garden. Save on mulch and prepare garden beds for winter with natural leaf mulch and compost, enhancing beneficial garden mycorrhizae. Finally, learn how to be salt smart, both in terms of application and plant tolerances.
Register at Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds or by calling Sandra Turner at Tel: 905-336-1158 ext. 2284.
Cost: $8/workshop of $20 for all three.
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Oct. 30
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Bethel Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown
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| Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds Workshop Series |
Workshop 3: Winterizing your garden naturally: the buzz about the birds and bees
Prepare your garden for fall and winter naturally and enjoy enhanced bird watching, a healthier environment and pocket book. Learn about fall planting of native species that will benefit pollinators, migrating birds and generate winter interest in the garden. Save on mulch and prepare garden beds for winter with natural leaf mulch and compost, enhancing beneficial garden mycorrhizae. Finally, learn how to be salt smart, both in terms of application and plant tolerances.
Register at Conservation Halton Healthy Neighboursheds or by calling Sandra Turner at Tel: 905-336-1158 ext. 2284.
Cost: $8/workshop of $20 for all three.
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Oct. 31
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Appleby United Church – 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington
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| Halton Climate Collective Charette |
The Halton Climate Collective (HCC) welcomes you to our upcoming Charrette sessions to discuss climate challenges, opportunities and transforming our community into a more climate resilient and sustainable community.
WHAT'S A CHARRETTE? A Charrette is a meeting in which all stakeholders attempt to map solutions for a specific challenge.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to guide us on our path to reduce our collective carbon footprint.
Please join us and be prepared to share with us your feedback, thoughts, and desires for our community.
Please bring a reusable mug for coffee/tea. Light breakfast will be served.
Register for this free event on Eventbrite.
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Nov. 8
9:30 a.m. to noon
Burlington Public Library Central Branch
2331 New St., Burlington
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McMaster Centre for Climate Change - Fall Public Lecture
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“21st Century Global Freshwater Security: Can it Exist and Can Scientists Communicate the Challenges?” with Dr. Jay Famiglietti, Canada 150 Research Chair, Hydrology & Remote Sensing (University of Saskatchewan); Executive Director, Global Institute for Water Security; Senior Water Scientist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Registration for this free seminar and additional information is available on Eventbrite.
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Nov. 20
7 p.m. (Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.)
McMaster Innovation Park Atrium, 175 Longwood Rd. S., Hamilton
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Eco-Film Festival - Wasted: The Story of Food Waste
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BurlingtonGreen presents the Eco-Film Festival in partnership with the Burlington Public Library and Halton Green Screens. Each event includes a film presentation, complimentary refreshments courtesy of Goodness Me!, a free eco-prize raffle thanks to MEC, and an audience discussion on how global issues can be tackled locally.
Bring your own mug for a complimentary refreshment and walk, bike, carpool or use public transit if you can.
Admission is $5 per person to support event costs and FREE for BurlingtonGreen members.
https://youtu.be/AcVNFJn7NgI
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Nov. 21
6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Central Library, 2331 New St., Burlington
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Sustainable Business Expo 2018
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Sustainable Hamilton Burlington (SHB) is hosting the Bay Area’s first-ever tradeshow focused on sustainable business.
Combining a tradeshow floor and over 3 hours of education sessions, this mid-day event will bring together businesses and organizations seeking to achieve their sustainability goals and product and service providers that can help. This event will provide the connections, solutions and inspiration that businesses need to take their potential beyond ‘business as usual.’
- Join local business leaders and sustainability champions from Hamilton and Burlington.
- Discover the latest trends and opportunities from breakout sessions on topics including blockchain and building technologies.
- Learn about Sustainable Hamilton Burlington, the Bay Area’s go-to resource for all things sustainable business and hear the experiences of Sustainable Business Initiative members.
Tickets are $35.
Register on Eventbrite.
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Nov. 29
10 am to 3 pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 75 Longwood Rd. S.,
Hamilton (Room 105)
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