Here's what we have coming up.
Butterfly Meadow
The work has begun! Sustainable Milton is creating a Butterfly Meadow at the NE corner of Commercial St. and Laurier Avenue and we need your help. With the financial support of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and under the guidance of the Halton Conservation Authority, the pieces have fallen into place and the work has begun.
The next two weekends will have us busily moving soil and mulch and making the space ready for planting. But we need your help! Student volunteer hours available.
Email events@sustainablemilton.ca if you are available to join us.
If you have not volunteered with us yet in 2025, you need to fill in permission forms and waivers in the volunteer section of this webpage.
Repair Café
Saturday, Sept 27
1pm – 5pm
Milton Sports Centre
Toss it? No way! It might be repairable. Rather than throw it away, bring it to the Repair Cafe. Our knowledgable volunteers may be able to help you fix it for FREE.
Send a message with your repair needs to Mike
Clean-up and Planting
Saturday, Oct. 4
9:00 – noon
Join us at the Indian Creek Trail for a year-end tidy and planting. The entry to the trail is across Main St. from the Sherwood Community Centre, look for the Sustainable Milton flag.
Bags and gloves provided.
As always, if you have not volunteered with us in 2025, you need to fill in permission forms and waivers. These are found in the volunteer section of this webpage. Just scroll down.
Planting & Biodiversity
One big impact of climate change is biodiversity loss. We work to enhance Milton’s biodiversity by planting trees, tending to community gardens, providing homes for bats, and educating the community on native plants. This summer we’ll be piloting hay bale gardening!
350+
trees &
shrubs
400+
pollinator plants
Environmental Stewardship
We host clean-ups to tackle litter and bring awareness about excess waste. It’s an important part of making Milton a more environmentally responsible place. Volunteers always report a feeling of satisfaction and pride in their contribution!
155+
bags of
litter
Climate Action
We meet with various levels of government to discuss environmental issues and their solutions. Some actions we’ve taken include delegating to Milton council and meeting with each local councillor. Addressing climate change is a pressing issue and we are committed to working with our Councillors to help them meet climate targets.
60+
meetings w/ town officials
Education & Workshops
We host lectures and workshops for the community, schools, and culture groups. Ever had a close-up look at a salamander? Or tracked the sonar of a bat? Guests such as these are often seen at our lectures. Some other topics we cover include backyard composting and how to make healthy snacks. This sharing of knowledge helps people build new skills and understand that we can all implement changes to be more environmentally conscious.
12+
lectures & workshops
312+
total
attendees
Welcome to the Garden!
We have many gardening events throughout the spring, summer and fall. We work the soil, plant, weed, prune, compost and eventually harvest. Our volunteers work at various locations throughout Milton, at various times throughout the season. Check our upcoming events and socials to find an activity that suits your schedule.
In Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass, she inspires us to garden and tells us why:
“People often ask me what one thing I would recommend to restore relationship between land and people. My answer is almost always, ‘Plant a garden.’ It’s good for the health of the earth and it’s good for the health of the people. A garden is a nursery for nurturing connection, the soil for cultivation of practical reverence. And its power goes far beyond the garden gate – once you develop a relationship with a little patch of earth, it becomes a seed itself.”
Become a volunteer!
Our volunteers include people of all ages. It’s an excellent way to make new friends, learn new skills, and experience the value of being part of a team. Volunteering also fulfills the Ministry of Education’s requirements for high school students.
There are 3 steps to complete before you can volunteer with us.
Step One: fill out the volunteer form below
Step Two: Sign the waiver through link even further down this page
Step Three: If you’re 17 and under, a permission form will be sent to your parent/guardian. Please tell them to expect it in through their email. They might have to check the spam folder.
Don’t forget to bring your volunteer hours sheet with you!
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