Here's what we have coming up.
Repair Café
Toss it? No way!
Our knowledgable volunteers may be able to help you fix it for FREE
email your repair needs to repair@sustainablemilton.ca
Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 28
6:00 – 9 pm
Hugh Foster Hall,
141 King Street,
Milton
Doors open at 5:30 for registration
Come see what Sustainable Milton is all about! Chat with members, have some nibbles, then join us for an inspiring talk on how we can work towards a plastic-free life.
Afterwards we’ll be holding our Annual General Meeting and electing new Board members. Do you have some ideas for Sustainable Milton or wish to help guide us through 2026? All SM members over 18 are eligible to run for the Board of Directors.
If you’re not a member already, memberships will be available at the Registration Desk.
Growing Together Food Share
The “Growing Together Food Share” program will bring older adults and youth together to learn from one another, experience the health and social benefits of community gardening, grow nutritious food, have fun, enjoy the harvest and share the excess with local food share organizations. The project is funded through a New Horizons Grant from the government of Canada.
Are you interested in engaging with the community this summer? Sustainable Milton is currently looking for participants for this program. The garden sessions will run from early June to late August, culminating with a “grand finale” celebration and harvest in early September. The garden is located at the Italian Cultural Centre of Milton (ICCM) at 104 Tremaine Road, just south of Kelso and at the foot of the escarpment.
If you’re an older adult (>55 years) or a youth (<30) and would like more information, visit bit.ly/seniorsgarden. See button below to register. Student volunteer hours are available.
Summer Jobs
Summer is the busy season for Sustainable Milton – lots of gardening & lots of events! If you have an enthusiasm for Sustainability / Climate Action and a desire to make a difference, you’re welcome to apply.
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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