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.
Vote for an Official Town of Halton Hills Bird
The Halton Hills Public Library, Bird Friendly Halton Hills and the Town of Halton Hills are collaborating on an exciting opportunity for Halton Hills residents to help select the official Town Bird!
This new initiative supports advancing Halton Hills’ designation as a Bird Friendly community through Nature Canada. Cast your vote today by selecting the from the options below!
Vote Today!
| How | Location |
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| Online | Let’s Talk Halton Hills |
| In-Person | Acton: Halton Hills Public Library |
| In-Person | Georgetown: Halton Hills Public Library |
| In-Person | Acton: Hillsview Active Living Centre |
| In-Person | Georgetown: Hillsview Active Living Centre |
Earth Week Kickoff
Community Clean-up
At Your Convenience! Community groups, families and individuals are encouraged to organize their clean-up group and time during Earth Week. On Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., join the Georgetown Rotary Club members in an organized clean-up starting at Maple Creek Parkette (39 Gooderham, Georgetown), and heading along the Hungry Hollow Trail System.
To ensure our clean-up efforts are not duplicated, register your cleanup location and learn where you can pick up free bags and gloves while supplies last by registering below.
Earth Week
The Town will be hosting it's annual Earth Week celebration with a variety of events and activities that support a healthy environment by taking actions that enhance natural assets and a thriving local biodiversity while contributing to a resilient and low carbon community.
April 15: The Golden Spike, Crawford Lake from Archaeology to Anthropocene |
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Crawford Lake is a remarkable body of water. At over 10,000 years old, the lake has unique properties that allow it to preserve a fascinating record of natural and human-induced environmental change in its sediment. Conservation, science, and Indigenous knowledge have come together to tell a compelling story of the land and our impact upon it over the past 1000 years. From the discovery of corn pollen that led to reconstruction of a 15th century longhouse village to the designation of the lake as the host of the Golden Spike for the proposed Anthropocene Epoch, this presentation will explore all the secrets of Crawford Lake! |
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April 19: Community Living Room feat. Repair Café |
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Do you have a broken item that you are not quite sure how to fix? Bring your item or a picture of it to the library and talk to our experts to get ideas on how to mend or create a new part for it! |
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April 19: Willow Park Ecology Centre |
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Spring Gardener’s Swap and Outdoor Little-Library
Join us for the launch of the new Spring Gardener's Swap, and explore our Outdoor Little-Library. At the event, the Seed Library offered by the Halton Hills Public Library will be on-site with a variety of free garden seeds. Together we'll immerse ourselves in the lush ravine as new growth emerges and as spring birds sing their joyful songs. This is a free event with refreshments provided. All ages welcome. For more information and to register visit: https://squareup.com/store/willow-park-ecology-centre. |
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April 22: EcoFilm Fest & 22-Minute Makeover |
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EcoFilm FestJoin us for the Screening of “The Issue with Tissue”
Please note an entrance fee is required. Come early to visit the environmental booths before the film. For more information visit EcoFilm Fest 22-Minute MakeoverSchools & businesses are encouraged to head outside to pick up waste around the location where they spend their day.
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April 23: Tree Voucher Pilot Program |
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Tree Voucher Pilot ProgramAre you thinking of planting a tree? Pick up a tree voucher to reduce the cost of purchasing a tree. Stay tuned for more information! |
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April 24: Learn to Upcycle (Youth event) |
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Learn to Upcycle (Youth event)
Join us to learn how to turn your trash into treasure using our Creativity Centre to upcycle your old items and make them new again! |
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April 26: Bike Swap, Compost/Mulch Giveaway & Tree Planting |
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Annual Used Bike Swap
Learn more about this event's background and how to donate or buy used bikes, trikes and cycling equipment by visiting the Town's Cycling Programs page. Compost/Mulch Giveaway
The annual free compost provided by the Region of Halton and by the Town are available for residents of Halton Hills. Please bring your own shovel and containers. Hungry Hollow Earth Day Tree Planting
Join Credit Valley Conservation and meet your neighbours to plant trees to recognize Earth Day! Registration link: https://cvc.ca/event/hungry-hollow-earth-day-tree-planting-2/ |
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 Thursday May 8, 2025. More details are in the Application Guide and Form below.
Application Guide Application Form
For more information contact the Town’s Environmental Stewardship Coordinator.
Ongoing Green Initiatives
Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
The Town of Halton Hills and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) have developed the Hungry Hollow 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.
Visit the CVC's Hungry Hollow SNAP Events page, for events and registration.