Here's what we have coming up.
Guided Walk
Thursday, Oct. 9
5:00 – 7 pm
Time once again for our ever popular walk through a wooded Milton area, guided by arborist Dwayne Gilbert. This year we’ll be at the Indian Creek Trail once again, but always new things to see. Thursday, October 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Meet us at the trail head, directly across Main St. from Sherwood Community Centre. 6355 Main St., W.
No need to register, just meet us there!
Butterfly Meadow 2
We knew the Butterfly Meadow was BIG, but we didn’t realize quite how big. It’s going to take more soil, more mulch, more work and more volunteers to set up this pollinator garden.
Email volunteering@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, Nov 22
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
Miracle on Main Street
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF), in partnership with The Downtown Milton BIA (DMBIA) and Halton Regional Police Service is holding the 17th annual Miracle on Main Street. Sustainable Milton is happy to once again host a booth at this popular event. Drop by and wish us Seasons Greetings!
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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