Here's what we have coming up.
Call for Vendors Future House 2025
Saturday, March 29
10am – 3pm
Milton Sports Centre, Milton
Sustainable Milton is excited to offer vendors the opportunity to showcase and market their green energy technologies and services to local residents and homeowners, to demonstrate how saving energy can help them lower their overall energy costs. Limited # of booths available.
Miracle on Main
Saturday, December 7
2 – 7pm
Downtown Milton
We will have a booth at the 16th annual Miracle on Main Street in Downtown Milton hosted by The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF) There will be free amusement rides, music, food and drinks, vendors, stage performances, a petting zoo, pony rides, and much more. Stop by our booth and learn how to make this season a sustainable holiday.
Repair Cafe
Saturday, January 25
1 – 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. Our next Sustainable Milton Repair Cafe is set for January 25, 2025 from 1:00 – 5 pm at the Milton Sports Centre. Send a message with your repair needs to repair@sustainablemilton.ca.
Future House 2025
Saturday, March 29
10am – 3pm
Milton Sports Centre, Milton
For the 2nd year, we will be hosting a Homeshow focusing on green products and services. This event is your opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly solutions aimed at saving money and energy. Admission is Free. From heat pumps to solar panels and e-vehicles, attendees will have the chance to interact with vendors and discover a wealth of options to enhance sustainability in their homes and communities.
Future House 2025
Our successful homeshow featuring green products and services returns again this year! Thinking of installing solar panels? buying an electric car? changing from a gas furnace / air conditioner combo to an energy saving heat pump? This is your opportunity to find out more information.
There will be door prizes, presentations, a children’s area and more! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 29, 2025. See you at the show!
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 Club!
Garden Club runs from mid-May until final harvest. The Garden Club is open to everyone, including students gaining volunteer hours and adults! Many people do not have the space for a garden of their own, yet know how gardening can nourish the soul.
Gardening schedule
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 week. Email us using the button below to get access to our sign-up sheet.
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.
Please fill out or volunteer form and sign the waiver below. If you’re 17 and under, a permission form will be sent to your parent/guardian. Don’t forget to bring your volunteer hours sheet with you!
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