Environment

Welcome to Burlington's Environment page.

Learn what we're doing to reduce our impact on the environment and how you can help by exploring the topics below. Consider subscribing to this and other environmental pages, including the Take Action Burlington blog, to stay up to date on our programs and initiatives.

Check out the February Take Action Burlington blog post titled "Join Us in Planning for a Healthier and Greener Community" at www.TakeActionBurlington.ca. To receive emails each time a new post is published, press the "follow" button at TakeActionBurlington.ca and enter your email address. One to two posts will be published each month. #TakeActionBurlington #LiveGreenBurl

Spring Events

Event	Details	Date
Roseland Private Tree Bylaw Pilot - Information Session	The Private Tree Bylaw will come into effect on March 1, 2019, only within the Roseland community area, for two years. Later this year the city will begin the process of public engagement on the possibility of implementing a citywide private tree bylaw. The pilot project aims to protect private trees with diameters larger than 30 cm, historic and rare tree species from damage or destruction. Residents and businesses are encouraged to attend to learn more about how the bylaw will protect Burlington’s tree canopy and how it will impact their homes and businesses. Businesses such as landscapers, pool companies, homebuilders, general contractors and tree companies are also encouraged to come and learn about the bylaw. To read the full bylaw, including information on permits, exemptions and fines, visit Burlington.ca/PrivateTree.	Feb 26 7 to 9 pm Central Arena auditorium, 519 Drury Lane
Communicating for Eco-Action	What makes a story compelling? How can you use stories to share your passion and encourage others to take action for the environment? Join BurlingtonGreen for an interactive workshop on effective online communication to build action for a greener Burlington. Details and registration here	Mar 7 6 to 8:30 pm Tansley Woods Community Centre, Program Room, 1996 Itabashi Way
Rural Burlington Active Transportation Plan Workshop #2	The City of Burlington is preparing a Rural Active Transportation Strategy to create safe walking and cycling options in rural Burlington for residents. Rural Burlington has a unique set of challenges and opportunities that this strategy plans to address through the following: Identifying opportunities to enhance safety. Provide realistic, cost-effective options to enable active transportation. Identifying missing links and barriers to active transportation. Identifying opportunities to integrate the Bruce Trail into the on-road transportation facilities. Improving the safety of trail crossings. The workshop will be an opportunity to hear about how people are currently using active transportation in rural Burlington, the types of trips being taken and where people are going. We also want to hear about issues and barriers to using active transportation. The workshop will be interactive, providing opportunity to discuss and visualize active transportation facilities suitable for small town and rural areas. This fun, informative and interactive workshop is available to any persons interested in active transportation in rural Burlington. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please try to attend the full session.	Mar 7 6:30 to 9 pm Conservation Halton, 2596 Brittania Rd., Burlington
Eco-Film Festival presents "The Watershed Guardians of the Fraser River"	Presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library and Nuvo Network, each event includes a film presentation, a free eco-prize raffle, complimentary refreshments provided by Nature's Emporium, and an audience discussion or interactive activity on how global issues can be tackled locally. Events are green. Guests are invited to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible, and encouraged to bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated.	Mar 21 6 pm (doors open) 6:30 pm (film begins) Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.
Cities in Action - Bay Area Climate Change Summit	Hear from community leaders taking action to tackle climate change and create opportunities locally. Learn about advancements in the fight against climate change in the areas of business and the economy, transportation, energy and community resilience. Be inspired with concrete, tangible strategies you can employ in your organization and in life. March 25 evening – Cities in Action Launch March 26 – Climate and Economy March 27 – Energy and Community March 28 – Transportation and Health Register at citiesinaction.mohawkcollege.ca/	Mar 26 to 28 Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington
Cities in Action - Youth Summit	Our future: Our Opportunity encapsulates the theme for Day 4, the Bay Area’s first Climate Change Youth Summit. An immersive, 1-day experience at the McMaster Innovation Park with workshops focused on green jobs, protecting our built and natural environment, and building a climate-ready city. For more information, please visit citiesinaction.mohawkcollege.ca/youth-summit/	Mar 29 9:15 am to 4:30 pm McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd., Hamilton
Community Clean-Up	Details coming soon. For more information, visit burlingtongreen.org.	April 22 to 28
Community Green Up Tree Planting Event	Details coming soon. For more information, visit burlingtongreen.org.	May 4
Eco-Film Festival (film title coming soon)	Presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library and Nuvo Network, each event includes a film presentation, a free eco-prize raffle, complimentary refreshments provided by Nature's Emporium, and an audience discussion or interactive activity on how global issues can be tackled locally. Events are green. Guests are invited to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible, and encouraged to bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated.	May 22 6 pm (doors open) 6:30 pm (film begins) Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.
2019 Special Waste Drop-Off Day	To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste is accepted. For more information, please visit https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Recycling-Waste.	June 1 9 am to 3 pm Burlington Closed Landfill, 291 North Service Road, Burlington

Summer Events

Event	Details	Date
Free Compost Giveaway	Collected yard waste and leaves are composted into nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer. Come take advantage of Halton Region's free compost giveaway at the Halton Waste Management Site. Residents may pick up the equivalent of 7 bags of compost per household. Bring: Shovels - residents are responsible for shoveling and bagging their own compost Containers - yard waste bags, garbage bags, reusable containers, pick-up bed or trailer for hauling Donations - non-perishable food items or monetary donations to support local food banks are encouraged	Sept 15 8 am to 4:30 pm Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Rd. 25, Milton
Eco-Film Festival (film title coming soon)	Presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library and Nuvo Network, each event includes a film presentation, a free eco-prize raffle, complimentary refreshments provided by Nature's Emporium, and an audience discussion or interactive activity on how global issues can be tackled locally. Events are green. Guests are invited to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible, and encouraged to bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated.	Sept 18 6 pm (doors open) 6:30 pm (film begins) Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.
"TLC" Tree Loving Care Event	Details coming soon. For more information, visit burlingtongreen.org.	Sept 28

Fall Events

Event

Details

Date

Eco-Film Festival

(film title coming soon)

Presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library and Nuvo Network, each event includes a film presentation, a free eco-prize raffle, complimentary refreshments provided by Nature's Emporium, and an audience discussion or interactive activity on how global issues can be tackled locally.

Events are green. Guests are invited to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible, and encouraged to bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments

Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated.

BurlingtonGreen Eco Film Festival logo

Oct 23

6 pm (doors open)

6:30 pm (film begins)

Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.