The Town of Halton Hills works with a variety of community partners to provide pleasure and food gardens to the community. Some food gardens are open for free picking and community use, while others are reserved on an allotment basis. Regardless of the garden type, these spaces provide far-reaching health, environmental and social benefits to all visitors.
Community Food Gardens
This welcoming space is more than just a garden—it's a hub where neighbours come together to grow, nurture, and share. Join in the joy of weeding, watering, and planting, and take home fresh produce for yourself and your loved ones. All visitors are welcome to take food anytime. Any extra harvest helps support the Food for Life Community Fridge and other local food security organizations.
Acton Community Garden
- Coordinated by Halton Environmental Network staff, the garden thrives thanks to a network of volunteers
- Located in Acton Rotary Park - 24 Elizabeth Dr., Acton
Allotment Food Gardens
An allotment garden is a designated plot of land where individuals or families can grow their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. A fee is charged, and you are responsible for your own plot.
Community Garden Beds
Each garden bed serves as a collaborative space where groups of individuals come together to tend to displays of colorful blooms and vibrant plants. These beds are not only a canvas for showcasing horticultural skills but also a hub for community interaction and learning. Groups of volunteers and local organizations manage and cultivate these beds, fostering teamwork and shared passion for gardening.
Programs
- Willow Park Ecology Centre: Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval is an environmental hub dedicated to fostering a deeper connection with nature. With its engaging programs and educational initiatives, the center offers hands-on experiences in ecology, conservation, and sustainable living through programs, workshops and camps. Visitors of all ages can explore its beautiful natural surroundings, participate in interactive workshops, and contribute to preserving local ecosystems.
- Little Hands in the Garden: Family drop-in program runs Wednesday mornings in July and August, from 10-11:30 at the Acton Community Garden. The programming is aimed for pre-school and elementary school aged children and their adults. Children get to plant, water, weed, learn, hear stories, sing songs, and connect with nature.
- Halton Hills Eco Film Festival: Screening exceptional environmental documentaries in partnership with the Halton Hills Public Library. Films show monthly every fall and spring, featuring films on climate change, healthy living, water preservation, earth care and biological diversity. Browse the library calendar to search for upcoming films.