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BurlingtonGreen
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We are a registered Environmental Charity based in #BurlOn Together with the community, we work to protect nature, mitigate climate change & create a healthier, cleaner, greener Burlington 🌎 linktr.ee/burlingtongreen
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Thanksgiving community beach clean up this Sunday, Oct 12th @ 10am.

REGISTER AT LINK IN IG BIO OR: www.burlingtongreen.org/.../thanksgi...

FREE event with accessible mobility options.

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Beach runs Oct 11-13 (10am-4pm, weather permitting). See social media posts for more.
Out with the old, in with the new-to-you - Join us for Burlington’s Fall Clothing & Toy Swap 🌱

📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM | 📍 St. Christopher’s Church, Burlington

✨ Register today here: https://ow.ly/r9FU50Xh1wL

#BurlOn #HamOnt #Oakville #BurlingtonOntario #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOn
Yay! Members of Appleby Women's Probus Group collected several bags of litter, plus a large plastic drum and a rug. They started this last year & are happy to continue the tradition this year.

Do your clean up before Oct 31st!
https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
#cugu2025
♻️ Repost from our friends at A Greener Future

Join us and A Greener Future for a special Nurdle Cleanup at Burlington Beach on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30–7:00 PM! 🌊

Register here: https://ow.ly/QmFr50X7eKv

#BurlOn #BurlingtonOntario
October is Circular Economy Month. A circular economy minimizes waste and makes the most of the earth’s resources by making products that last longer, that can be fixed, reused again and again, and deconstructed into their original parts.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/mnXH50X9x9W

Get ready — our Zero Waste Drop-Off is happening tomorrow! ♻️🌎

Join us at 777 Guelph Line (Burlington Centre parking lot) from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bring your used electronics and e-waste for proper recycling.

More details here: https://ow.ly/qOYN50XcyK0

#BurlOn #BurlingtonOntario
Shaping Burlington’s Future - Horizon 2050 Engagement has launched! Speak up for the environment, share our ideas via an online survey, at community meetings and by joining the City’s community panel. Details: getinvolvedburlington.ca/horizon2050

#FutureOfBurlington
#ProtectNature
#ClimateAction
Way to go, MBAs in Action! DeGroote School of Business students cleaned up the Beach last month.

See the glasses from recycled ocean plastic

TYSM, MBAs, for raising $$ for BG!

Do your Clean Up by Oct 31st: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
Fall Zero Waste Drop-Off: Sat, Oct 18, 10–4 PM at Burlington Centre! Bring e-waste for responsible recycling.

10:30–3:30 PM, join our Indoor Plastic Pollution Drop-In with crafts, recycling games, upcycling, a Use Your Voice station & raffle!

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P11J50X8Ih8

#BurlOn
From all of us at BurlingtonGreen, we offer our sincere gratitude to all of our online friends, volunteers, partners, donors and the community, for your participation and support joining in the collective efforts to help protect and care for the environment, now and for the future.🌎
Express your gratitude to Mother Earth at our free community Beach Clean Up TODAY, 10am at Burlington Beach.

Get the details & register at link in our IG bio or at: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/thanksgiving-beach-clean-up/

Participation is eligible for volunteer hours.

Add your note to our gratitude tree craft. Today 2-4pm at Burlington Beach (weather permitting).

Saturday, Oct 11th, 1094 Lakeshore Rd

And join our Thanksgiving Beach Clean Up, Sunday, Oct 12th, 10 am. Register at link in bio or https://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/thanksgiving-beach-clean-up/
📣 Just over a week to go until our Fall E-Waste Drop-Off!

In spring, we collected over 9,000 lbs of e-waste. ♻️ This fall, let’s aim even higher! Start collecting your items now, and make sure to bring them to our drop-off!

More info: https://ow.ly/foW950X8HOt
#BurlOn
It's worth more than you think - convert broken/unwanted silver/gold into tree planting, litter clean ups & more!

Donate items on Sat, Oct 18th
Burlington Centre parking lot

We'll get them assessed and direct 100% of proceeds to local eco action.

More info:
www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/zer...
Last call for volunteers to help at our e-waste drop off on Sat, Oct 18th, at Burlington Centre.

Morning & afternoon shifts are available while they last.

Sign up at link in IG bio or: forms.gle/N7p5uaZQWZ7A...

#circulareconomy
Eligible for high school volunteer hours.
Thanksgiving community beach clean up this Sunday, Oct 12th @ 10am.

REGISTER AT LINK IN IG BIO OR: www.burlingtongreen.org/.../thanksgi...

FREE event with accessible mobility options.

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Beach runs Oct 11-13 (10am-4pm, weather permitting). See social media posts for more.
♻️ Repost from our friends at A Greener Future

Join us and A Greener Future for a special Nurdle Cleanup at Burlington Beach on Tues, Oct 22 from 5:30–7:00 PM! 🌊

Register here: https://ow.ly/gjfU50X7eP3

#BurlOn
The Bay Area Climate Change Council is back with their annual keystone event – the Bay Area Climate Forum taking place on October 15th. This year, the focus of the Forum will be on the transition to a clean energy economy. Don't miss out!
➡️ https://ow.ly/alw650X6BKo

#TakeActionBurlington

GROW NATIVE HALTON SEED EXCHANGE & DEMONSTRATION - October 25th at 11:00 AM.

Take a stroll through a 17+ acre biodiverse forest dedicated to Ontario Native trees. Learn how to collect seeds from flowers for your garden, and more! 🍃

https://www.grownativehalton.ca/events
#NativePlants 🍃
Have you applied yet? Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join our team to do meaningful, impactful work. 🌎

➡️Apply before Oct 7th https://www.burlingtongreen.org/employment-volunteer-opportunities/

#BurlON
#GreenJobs
#BurlingtonJobs
#Teamwork
We have a terrific 6-month employment contract, with an opportunity for extension!

Don't miss out on applying for this opportunity to help advance BurlingtonGreen's strategic priorities while making a meaningful community and environmental impact.

➡️ www.burlingtongreen.org/employment-v...
Volunteer Opportunity Oct 18th!
Have fun & make an impact by helping community members get broken / unused electronics & other waste recycled.

Morning & afternoon shifts are available while they last.

Sign up: forms.gle/N7p5uaZQWZ7A...

At Burlington Centre (mall).

Eligible for volunteer hours.
Need a rewarding & fun adult team-building opportunity?

Try a guided team beach clean up, invasive plant removal, tree planting, indoor workshop or inspiring presentation.

Learn more: www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/opp...

Help local nature!

Thank you to @ontrillium for supporting this program.
Check out these TREEific opportunities we have coming up to celebrate National Forest Week, here in Burlington. Space is limited for the tree planting/care event with advance registration required.

Learn more here ➡️ www.burlingtongreen.org/news/fall-ev...

#NatureFriendlyBurlington
#BurlON
Bosch Rexroth cleaned up the Beach today, removing lots of litter in this sensitive ecosystem, such as about 1,940 plastic cigarette butts for recycling!

They also watered our pollinator friendly garden & added their eco actions to help reach 200,000 eco actions in the Burlington community by 2030.
Rural Ward 3 residents: 50 native trees being given away at the 3rd Annual Rural Forum
Thur, Sep 11th, 6-9 pm
Kilbride Fire Station

BG resources & our Share Your Eco Actions activity

Councillor Rory Nisan, city staff & local organizations

Townhall 7:45-9 pm

Refreshments, Imagination Playground