Here's what we have coming up.
Bird Friendly Cities
Thursday, Sept. 17
7:00 – 8:00 Guest Speaker
8:00 – 9pm Board Mtg
7513 Tremaine Rd.
“In the Barn”
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Autumn Jordan of Nature Canada will be speaking at our September board meeting. Autumn is the Senior Organizer of Bird Friendly City certification program. She will talk about why the program is important and what is involved in achieving the certification for Milton.
Come and learn about the program, then stay for the Board meeting and learn more about Sustainable Milton!
Repair Café
Saturday, Sept 26
1:00 -5 pm
Meeting Room 3
Milton Sports Centre
605 Santa Maria Blvd.
Milton
Don’t throw it away, bring it to the Repair Café. Knowledgable volunteers may be able to fix it for FREE.
Next Repair Cafe is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 5 pm at the Milton Sports Centre.
Message your repair needs to repair@sustainablemilton.ca. This will save you a spot.
Planting & Cleanup
Saturday, Oct.3
9:00 – Noon
Main St. W
Directly across from
Sherwood Community Centre
Join us for our annual Fall CleanUp and Planting at the Indian Creek Trail.
Bring your friends, family, and even your furry pals – everyone is welcome!
Gloves and bags provided.
Student volunteer hours available, annual waivers and permission forms available at the volunteering section of this website. If you’ve already volunteered with us in 2026, no need to fill in more forms, but please register.
Good Earth Market
As part of our commitment to more sustainable lifestyles, our Maker Market will showcase local artisans and locally sourced products.
Registrations are now closed.
More information soon.
Save the Date!
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!
1810+
native plants
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!
226+
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
Represented at
11 + rallies
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.
29+
films, lectures & workshops
1037+
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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