Here's what we have coming up.
Gardening
Mondays in August
6:00 – 8:00pm
NE Corner of Commercial St. and Laurier Avenue
It’s time to spruce up the Butterfly Meadow at Commercial & Laurier. All ages are welcome. Student volunteer hours available.
Send a message to volunteering@sustainablemilton.ca to let us know you’re coming!
Please bring a hat and water bottle, and gloves, trowel or shovel if you have one. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes. We recommend long pants and shirts as tick prevention.
All participants must complete a waiver, and those under 18 must also complete a permission form. If you’ve already filled in a form this year, no need to do it again.
Forms are found on the volunteering page of our website:
Eco Film Night - Thinking Beyond the Market
Friday, Aug 21
7:00 – 9 pm
Doors Open at 6:30
7513 Tremaine Rd.
“In the Barn”
$5 donation per person
payable at the door
This film highlights Canadian policies, programs and projects that are already having a positive impact on the housing crisis. It challenges us to think about both the root causes of the problem and transformative solutions. Joining us for a Q&A is the film’s creator, Dr. Brian Doucet, professor in the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo.
Cost is a $5 donation payable at the door. Let us know you’re coming – register through Eventbrite
Monarch Butterfly Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 29
10:00 – 11.30
Optimist Room,
Milton Sports Centre
Free Children’s activity – learn about Monarch butterflies through an upclose look; eggs, caterpillars and chrysalides. Plus crafts to take home!
Our children’s events are always popular, so arrive early!
Good Earth Market
As part of our commitment to more sustainable lifestyles, our Maker Market is intended to showcase local artisans and locally sourced products.
You may be an independent home producer, or a pop-up, or a big business; everyone is welcome as long as the manufacturing process and materials used are Planet friendly. We want to promote Plastic Free, Organic, Small Batch, Locally Sourced products.
In keeping with our philosophy of #environmentfirst #solutionfocused, we’re asking that items offered for sale be sustainably sourced. No 3D printed items, please.
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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