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Get Involved Burlington

Help us with the development of a Climate Action Plan

Thanks for sharing your ideas at one of our four pop up events this summer; our two community workshops; and/or taking an online survey.
Come to an open house on Oct. 24 at Haber Community Centre from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on key actions and implementation.
Hear from city staff as they present on climate change mitigation and adaptation on Nov. 12 at Burlington Central Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register at attend.bpl.on.ca/event/3288329.

Visit getinvolvedburlington.ca for more information.

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. You can find the 'subscribe to this page' button on the top right section of each page.

Take Action Burlington

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On June 17, 2019, City of Burlington sustainability staff presented Take Action Burlington – An Update on Our Local Environment to Council. This report provides an overview on the state of Burlington’s environment including information on local sustainability efforts and actions that can be taken. A series of five posts were published at TakeActionBurlington.ca throughout the summer (overview, land, air, water and waste). An online story map about the report is also available.

Fall Events

Event

Details

Date

Fall Tree Planting Event

Residents are invited to join Recycling Revisited to plant trees in the park. Please bring water, lunch, sturdy shoes, and weather appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please RSVP to recyclingrevisitedinc@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Oct 19

8:30 am

Berwick Green Park (Walker's Line/Millcroft Park Dr.)

Eco-Film Festival (Living the Change)

Presented by BurlingtonGreen 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.

Oct 23

6 pm (doors open)

6:30 pm (film begins)

Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.

Climate Action in Burlington

Did you know that City Council has declared a climate emergency?

Learn how the city is taking action on stormwater management, forestry and energy use. Find out more about the Climate Action Plan.

Help promote this event using the promotional pieces: Bookmark, poster, Twitter and Facebook ads.

Facebook ad promoting Climate Action in Burlington event on Nov 12

Nov 12

6 pm (doors open)

6:30 to 8:30 pm

Burlington Central Library, Centennial Hall, 2331 New St.

Eco-Film Festival

(Metamorphosis)

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.

Nov 20

6 pm (doors open)

6:30 pm (film begins)

Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St.

Generation Green Youth Un-conference

The Generation Green Youth Un-conference is an event designed by youth for youth, with the goal of engaging Halton students in Grades 7-12 in climate action leadership, and supporting them in their commitment to greenhouse gas emission reductions in order to drive change and action in their communities.

Apply by Oct. 27 for this free conference at https://climatecollective.ca/youth-unconference/.

Nov 22

8 am to 3:30 pm

Sheridan College Conference Centre, Oakville

News

Read a message from Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board on the benefits of walking or wheeling to school - Fall 2019.
July 15, 2019 - City of Burlington approves the 2018-2022 Burlington’s Plan: From Vision to Focus workplan which includes a Focus Area Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure and a Resilient Environment.
Environment reports at the June 10 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
  - Staff Report
  - Appendix A - Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
  - Appendix B - SDC Recommendations
  - Appendix C - Staff Update on SOER V Recommendations
  - Story Map
  - Take Action Burlington blog posts (overview, land, air, water and waste)
- Climate Action Update Report - June 2019
City of Burlington declares climate emergency.
Check out the latest blog posts at TakeActionBurlington.ca. #TakeActionBurlington #LiveGreenBurl
More EV charging stations in downtown Burlington.
In June 2017, the City of Burlington was recognized for achieving all five milestones in the Partners for Climate Protection Program. Media release and blog post.
What's your EcoScore? Find out and be eligible to win great prizes.
Bike Rack Giveaway Program - The City of Burlington recognizes the bottom-line benefits of businesses becoming more bike friendly for their customers and employees . This year the City of Burlington is offering a FREE bike rack (valued at $600 each) to the first 15 Burlington businesses that provide proof they have applied for a Share the Road Bike Friendly Business Award. All interested business are encouraged to email Dan Ozimkovic at Dan.Ozimkovic@burlington.ca

On June 22, 2015, Burlington City Council endorsed the City of Burlington's Blue Dot Declaration for the right to a healthy environment. Blue Dot is a project of the David Suzuki Foundation encouraging individuals and communities across Canada to declare their right to a healthy environment. View the Blue Dot report to Council

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