Join Chantal Garneau of BecomingPresent.earth in the forest to reconnect with yourself and life all around you.

She’ll guide a gentle practice of slowing down, awakening the senses, and landing in the moment.

Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.

A great way to share used bikes with folks who need them!

The Halton Hills Bike It Team is hosting its Annual Used Bike Swap, an event that allows residents to recycle their bikes in an environmentally friendly way by putting them in the hands of those who can use them. Donate your used bikes and trikes (in working condition) or get a great deal on a used bike for yourself or a family member, with all proceeds going to local food banks.

Drop off used bikes April 20-24, 5 - 7:00 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre, 10241 8th Line, Georgetown

Purchases are cash only, first come first served starting at 10am on April 25th
Kids & TrikesStarting at $10.00
YouthStarting at $20.00
Premium Youth & Adult are individually priced

For more information, contact the Bike It Team at hhcycling@haltonhills.ca

Discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration!

Celebrate Earth Day at Terra Cotta Conservation Area! Join Halton Hills Public Library staff on a guided hike on the trails, and explore nature through hands-on activities. This program encourages curiosity ad discovery as children observe nature up close and learn about local animals and habitats.

Meet on-site at Terra Cotta Conservation Area at the Outdoor Education Centre (14452 Winston Churchill Blvd. Halton Hills).

Spaces are limited. Please register all members of your group via the link below.

A fun day of planting trees and making our community greener!

Join Trees for Halton Hills in person for a fantastic day of planting and giving back to nature. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just love the idea of making our community greener, this event is for you! Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a smile as we plant trees together to help Halton Hills thrive.

Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow nature lovers and make a real difference!

No experience is necessary!

You just need to enjoy the outdoors, playing in the soil, making new friends and feeling part of the community.

Their garden clean up day is set for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity for students to earn some volunteer hours!

After that, they meet weekly to tend to the garden on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon.

Please reach out through our website to get involved, or simply show up during the above hours!

https://oldseedhousegarden.com/contact/

The Old Seed House Garden is a 1.8 acre public garden honouring the legacy of the Dominion Seed House in Georgetown, Ontario. A haven for people and wildlife, it features formal gardens, meandering pathways, a dry stone riverbed leading to a naturalized pond, and a walled garden nestled amongst the foundations of the famous mock-Tudor Dominion Seed House building.

Visitors are welcome year-round; the garden is open to the public 365 days a year from 7AM to 11PM. Wander the paths or simply bring a book or lunch and sit on one of the welcoming benches to enjoy the flowers on a warm day. The garden constantly offers something new to see. Admission is free.

Help weed, mulch, and tidy up this iconic garden in the heart of Norval

The Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden of the Senses is named after one of the most famous Canadian authors and is just steps away from the home she lived in Norval, ON.
Join a group of passionate volunteers to help get the garden ready to bloom!
No registration required.

Free mulch and compost!

The annual free compost, provided by the Region of Halton and the Town, is available to residents of Halton Hills. 

Please bring your own shovel and containers. Donations for our foodbanks will be accepted.

Together, we can make a difference in protecting and restoring our natural spaces.

Join the Town of Halton Hills for a public open house to provide feedback and learn more about the Town’s draft Invasive Species Management Framework.

Invasive species (including plants and animals) can disrupt ecosystems, threaten native species, and affect the health of our natural areas, and have economic impacts on our community. 

The Invasive Species Management Framework will guide the Town’s approaches to prevent, monitor and manage invasive species, and help identify and prioritize what to manage.

Whether you’re a resident, landowner, or simply interested in the environment, you are welcome to attend and be part of the conversation. Together, we can make a difference in protecting and restoring our natural spaces. For more information email environment@haltonhills.ca

Presented by Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest

“The Rights of Nature: A Global Movement” tells the story of a growing environmental initiative in which natural areas are given legal status. The filming team traveled to Ecuador, New Zealand and Santa Monica, California to learn how each of these locations have changed laws and mindsets to recognize the rights of nature.

Western views and the legal system tend to view nature as property, and as a resource from which wealth is extracted, a commodity whose only value is to provide for human needs. But for millennia indigenous communities have viewed themselves as part of nature. 52.min. 2020.

Film begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm - come early to connect with local eco-groups.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Available online or in person at the John Elliott Theatre box office (in the Georgetown library)

Watch the trailer.

Celebrate Earth Day with creativity in full bloom!

Drop by the Acton library for an all-ages crafting session where you’ll learn how to create beautiful, Cricut-cut flowers to take home. It’s a fun and hands-on way to mark Earth Day while exploring your artistic side.

This is a drop-in program, so stop by anytime during the session and get creative.

22-Minute Makeover

Schools & businesses are encouraged to head outside to pick up waste around the location where they spend their day. 

Please let The Town of Halton Hills know where you will be cleaning up, so we do not duplicate efforts, and we will provide you with free bags and gloves. 

For more information and to register, email Clean-up Halton Hills.

Halton Hills Public Library Lecture Series - What's Not to Hike?

If you could fold three of your loves into one special career, you would probably do it, right? But what if you didn’t know beforehand that it would turn into a successful career? What if it could have been a financial and personal disaster? What then? Would you have leapt off that cliff?  

Join Nicola Ross as she tells her story of launching her Loops & Lattes Hiking Guides. Describing her adventure in words and photographs, Nicola will bring alive the rich beauty of the hiking available in our backyards that have become her career, vocation and another love. 

Credit River Water Ceremony

Join the Credit River Waterwalkers for their monthly Water Ceremony at the confluence of the Credit River and Silver Creek in Norval. Rooted in Anishinaabe water teachings, the ceremony is held to honour the Spirit of Nibi (water) through prayer, song, and offerings, so that rivers, lakes, and oceans will remain healthy for future generations and in gratitude to our ancestors. Together, we begin with a smudge, pray for the water, sing to the water, and make offerings to feed the water.

This ceremony follows Anishinaabe teachings, and we ask participants to honour the following protocols:

- Women are asked to wear long skirts and men to wear long pants, honouring our Grandmothers, Mother Earth, and ourselves.

- Women on their moon-time (menstruating) are in their own powerful ceremony and are asked not to join the circle, though they are welcome to support with prayers from a distance.

- Please remember this is a ceremony: it is not a time for photos or casual conversation.

- Drugs, alcohol, and dogs are not permitted.

- Participants are welcome to bring a drum or shaker if they have one.

- People from all nations and all walks of life are welcome.

Please visit the Credit River Waterwalk website for more information including protocol and directions.

The Credit River Waterwalkers

The Credit River Waterwalk is led and guided by Mary Anne Caibaiosai, Bear Clan Anishinaabe kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, now residing in Warsaw, Ontario. Mary Anne was guided by Josephine-baa Mandamin, the first Anishinaabe Water Walker, and continues her work by leading and walking for the waters of the Credit and Grand Rivers. Monthly ceremonies in Norval are facilitated by Laurie Minor, a Métis-Anishinaabe helper.

Let’s Clean Up Halton Hills!

Join or organize a group, gather your family or friends to go outside and clean up Halton Hills! 

Please let them know where you will be cleaning up, so we do not duplicate efforts, and they will provide you with free bags and gloves. 

For more information and to register, email Clean-up Halton Hills.

Get your hands dirty and help green up Halton Hills by planting some awesome trees!

Join Trees for Halton Hills for a fun and rewarding day of planting trees! They’ll be gathering at 301 Armstrong Ave to help make Halton Hills greener and more beautiful.

Whether you're a seasoned planter or just want to lend a hand, everyone’s welcome. Bring your energy and let's grow together!

Let’s Celebrate 60 wonderful years!

Everyone is welcome!

12:30 to 1pm. Guest arrival (everyone welcome). Enjoy refreshments, nature displays and connecting with friends.

1 pm to 1:45 pm. W.D. (Bill) McIlveen will highlight the storied history of the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club. Bill is one of Ontario’s top naturalists. He has received awards for his environmental leadership from Ontario Nature and Credit Valley Conservation. He is also a noted historian, focusing on his home turf here in Halton Region.

1:45 to 2:15. Introduction of special guests, including past presidents of the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club, viewing of displays, and refreshments.

2:15 to 3pm. Don Scallen will present an overview of the rich nature that resides in Halton Region. With the help of stunning photography he will introduce us to some of the plants and animals that make our area special. Don is an educator and a nature writer.

Seed and Garden activities for all ages!

Celebrate spring and get into the gardening spirit with the Halton Hills Public Library.

Enjoy a fun-filled interactive day for all ages that explores a wide range of seed- and garden-themed activities throughout the library.

Highlights include a special Family Storytime at 10am featuring a garden theme, hands-on drop-in activities such as seed planting, scavenger hunt, and more!

Community partners and guest groups will share resources, knowledge, and practical tips for gardeners of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs.

This is a free drop in activity, no registration required.

Help Remove Invasive Plants

Join Credit Valley Conservation and help remove invasive species that are impacting the survival of native plants and animals. These actions help restore habitat for our native wildlife to survive and allow a more diverse ecosystem to thrive.

We will use tools such as shovels and extractigators to remove small and medium-sized invasive shrubs like buckthorn, honeysuckle.

Help make the Acton SNAP neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate. This event is part of Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP).

Join us at Willow Park Ecology Centre as we celebrate spring’s offer of a moment to pause, reflect, and begin again. Together, we will honour the arrival of the new season. It's a chance to set and align our intentions, grounded by the rhythms of the natural world.

Maha Kali Jaya will gently guide participants through a reflective practice to help release what no longer serves us and welcome the steady, grounding energy of spring. Before you go, you're invited to enjoy a walk along the trails for quiet contemplation.

Who it’s for: For adults and nature lovers seeking a mindful, community gathering to celebrate the season in the heart of the outdoors. Parents wishing to attend with children, please remember that participants of all ages will be asked to close their eyes and listen to the guided reflection.

What to expect: A spring communal fireside gathering in the heart of nature. With a guided reflection using words and music to help release what no longer serves us and welcome spring’s joy and renewal. It’s a wonderful opportunity to really feel connected to the earth’s awakening from her winter rest alongside the flowing waters of Silver Creek. We will conclude with light refreshments and socializing with the community.

Cost: Minimum $5 (your invited to give more to support our new season's activities)

Credit River Water Ceremony

Join the Credit River Waterwalkers for their monthly Water Ceremony at the confluence of the Credit River and Silver Creek in Norval. Rooted in Anishinaabe water teachings, the ceremony is held to honour the Spirit of Nibi (water) through prayer, song, and offerings, so that rivers, lakes, and oceans will remain healthy for future generations and in gratitude to our ancestors. Together, we begin with a smudge, pray for the water, sing to the water, and make offerings to feed the water.

This ceremony follows Anishinaabe teachings, and we ask participants to honour the following protocols:

- Women are asked to wear long skirts and men to wear long pants, honouring our Grandmothers, Mother Earth, and ourselves.

- Women on their moon-time (menstruating) are in their own powerful ceremony and are asked not to join the circle, though they are welcome to support with prayers from a distance.

- Please remember this is a ceremony: it is not a time for photos or casual conversation.

- Drugs, alcohol, and dogs are not permitted.

- Participants are welcome to bring a drum or shaker if they have one.

- People from all nations and all walks of life are welcome.

Please visit the Credit River Waterwalk website for more information including protocol and directions.

The Credit River Waterwalkers

The Credit River Waterwalk is led and guided by Mary Anne Caibaiosai, Bear Clan Anishinaabe kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, now residing in Warsaw, Ontario. Mary Anne was guided by Josephine-baa Mandamin, the first Anishinaabe Water Walker, and continues her work by leading and walking for the waters of the Credit and Grand Rivers. Monthly ceremonies in Norval are facilitated by Laurie Minor, a Métis-Anishinaabe helper.

Presented by Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest

The Whale and the Raven illuminates the many issues that have drawn whale researchers, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Government of British Columbia into a complex conflict. As the people in the Great Bear Rainforest struggle to protect their territory against the pressure and promise of the gas industry, caught in between are the countless beings that call this place home. Directed by Mirjam Leuze. 1hr. 41 min. 2019.

Film begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm - come early to connect with local eco-groups.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Available online or in person at the John Elliott Theatre box office (in the Georgetown library)

When you think of the sounds of spring, what comes to mind? The dawn chorus of birds, the rush of melting snow, the hum of newly awakened insects. If you listen closely, you may also hear a gentle tap-tap-tap of water drops falling into buckets - the sound of maple trees awakening and generously sharing their flowing sap.

Join us at Willow Park Ecology Centre as we celebrate all-things-maple. Follow our knowledgeable guides to discover how maple syrup is made, from tree tapping to boiling, and learn what it takes to transform sap into that delicious, ooey-gooey goodness we all love.

Cost: $7/Person, $25/family of 4 with kids under 2 years free

Presented by Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest

Eating For Tomorrow is here to open our eyes to the true impact of our food choices on the planet. Narrated by Kate Winslet, this powerful documentary delves deep into how our diets affect the environment, from deforestation to ocean pollution.

Discover the hidden costs of what’s on our plates and learn how simple changes can make a monumental difference in our future. This film isn’t just about awareness; it’s about empowering each of us to take action and protect our precious planet.

Film begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm - come early to connect with local eco-groups.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Available online or in person at the John Elliott Theatre box office (in the Georgetown library)

Watch the trailer.

Credit River Water Ceremony

Join the Credit River Waterwalkers for their monthly Water Ceremony. This month, we are meeting at the Shelagh Law Parkette in Glen Williams rather than our usual spot at the confluence of the Credit River and Silver Creek in Norval.

Rooted in Anishinaabe water teachings, the ceremony is held to honour the Spirit of Nibi (water) through prayer, song, and offerings, so that rivers, lakes, and oceans will remain healthy for future generations and in gratitude to our ancestors. Together, we begin with a smudge, pray for the water, sing to the water, and make offerings to feed the water.

This ceremony follows Anishinaabe teachings, and we ask participants to honour the following protocols:

- Women are asked to wear long skirts and men to wear long pants, honouring our Grandmothers, Mother Earth, and ourselves.

- Women on their moon-time (menstruating) are in their own powerful ceremony and are asked not to join the circle, though they are welcome to support with prayers from a distance.

- Please remember this is a ceremony: it is not a time for photos or casual conversation.

- Drugs, alcohol, and dogs are not permitted.

- Participants are welcome to bring a drum or shaker if they have one.

- People from all nations and all walks of life are welcome.

Please visit the Credit River Waterwalk website for more information including protocol and directions.

The Credit River Waterwalkers

The Credit River Waterwalk is led and guided by Mary Anne Caibaiosai, Bear Clan Anishinaabe kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, now residing in Warsaw, Ontario. Mary Anne was guided by Josephine-baa Mandamin, the first Anishinaabe Water Walker, and continues her work by leading and walking for the waters of the Credit and Grand Rivers. Monthly ceremonies in Norval are facilitated by Laurie Minor, a Métis-Anishinaabe helper.

Come Celebrate this Milestone

Hungry Hollow SNAP: Five Year Celebration

Join Credit Valley Conservation at Cedarvale Park for a fun family-friendly day to celebrate five years of Hungry Hollow SNAP!

Immerse yourself in nature with a guided walk to learn how to identify local trees and birds and roll up your sleeves for some hands-on invasive species removal and learn how to recycle the buckthorn branches into witch's broomsticks for some fun seasonal crafting! Explore interactive booths will be hosted by local community organizations. Enjoy free halal hot dogs generously provided by Maple Lodge Farms and indulge in cake and other refreshments as we mark this milestone.

This event is part of the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP)

Consider walking, wheeling or taking public transit to this event.

Presented by Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest

This Film is Garbage! is a family-friendly and informative adventure through our everyday garbage. Filmmaker and environmental activist Andrew Nisker investigates our relationship to household waste by enlisting the help of an average urban condo couple and a typical rural family.
Learn more about the film here: www.thiswebsiteisgarbage.com

Film begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm - come early to connect with local eco-groups.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Available online or in person at the John Elliott Theatre box office (in the Georgetown library)

Watch the trailer.

Halton Hills Pollinator Right-of-Way Planting

Help Support Biodiversity

Join Credit Valley Conservation in planting native wildflowers to support the Town of Halton Hills' pollinator right-of-way. This meadow will create habitat for local wildlife and add beauty to your community.

There are two planned time slots on October 19: 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. When registering on Eventbrite, select 'check availability' to register for your desired time slot—you are welcome to register for both time slots. There will be a break between noon and 2 p.m., during which lunch will be provided.

Help Remove Invasive Plant Species

Glen Williams Community Invasive Species Removal

Join Credit Valley Conservation to help control the spread of invasive plant species at Glen Williams Park. Participants will be removing European buckthorn, an invasive shrub that is impacting the survival of native plants and animals. We will use tools like shovels and extractigators, as well as our hands, to remove small and medium sized shrubs.

Art for the Birds Exhibition Closing and the

Halton Hills’ Official Town Bird announcement

Join us at the Helson Gallery for a special afternoon celebrating the closing of the Art for the Birds exhibition and the announcement of the results of the Town Bird Vote!

The event begins at 2:30 p.m. with an informal meet-and-greet with the artists and the Bird Friendly Halton Hills team. At 3:00 p.m., we’ll move into the formal program featuring live entertainment, an artist spotlight, a sneak peek at our upcoming Bird Friendly Pledge, and the official Town Bird reveal by Mayor Ann Lawlor.

Guests will also have the chance to become Early Bird Champions during this special pre-release — with prizes to be won!

Come be part of this milestone moment for our community as we honour art, nature, and our feathered neighbours.