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SUMMARY:Fallen Oak Park Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Take Climate Action by Planting Trees\n\n\n\nJoin us as we plant native trees and shrubs in ­­­­­Brampton. Trees help fight climate change by storing carbon dioxide and providing natural cooling on hot summer days. They also create habitat for local wildlife and add beauty to your community. \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nMeet us at Fallen Oak Park/Acadian Heights Park by the baseball diamond. Parking is available in the lot off Ray Lawson Blvd and on nearby side streets. Please pay attention to parking signage. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear and Bring:\n\n\n\n\nFor your safety\, wear a hat\, long pants\, long socks and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nThis is a rain-or-shine event. Please dress for the weather.\n\n\n\nYour own reusable water bottle (we have water to refill from).\n\n\n\nSunscreen and bug spray.\n\n\n\nWaiver (if required\, see details below).\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\n\nArrive on time. Tree planting will take place while supplies last.\n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended.\n\n\n\nPortable toilet amenities will be available.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 13 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nVolunteers ages 14 to 17 attending without a parent or guardian must bring a signed Youth Volunteer Waiver or have a parent or guardian sign one at registration prior to leaving.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 18 years and older\, please read the Adult Volunteer Waiver.\n\n\n\nParticipants collecting volunteer hours\, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. To stay current on event changes or cancellations\, be sure to register for this event. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/fallen-oak-park-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Fallen Oak Park\, 547 Ray Lawson Blvd\, Brampton\, Ontario\, L6Y 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Tree Planting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T193000
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SUMMARY:Belfountain by Night
DESCRIPTION:Experience Belfountain Conservation Area after Dark\n\n\n\nBelfountain is known for its beautiful heritage features\, gardens and escarpment views. For two Saturdays in October\, experience these special park features illuminated in the evening. \n\n\n\nFrom 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\, explore the “Belle” Fountain\, suspension bridge and other features in the heritage area – illuminated under the night sky. \n\n\n\nWhat to Know\n\n\n\n\nReservation only\, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Same day reservations are not available. We recommend arriving between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nCredit Valley Parks passholders receive a 15% discount.\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadlights or flashlights are recommended. \n\n\n\nA fire will be available to warm up.\n\n\n\nThe Gorge Trail will be closed during this timeslot.\n\n\n\nDress for the weather. This event runs rain or shine.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nParticipant cancellations 24 hours or more in advance will receive a full refund. This event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled. If CVC cancels within the 24 hour window due to weather\, guests will also receive a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/belfountain-by-night-2/
LOCATION:Belfountain Conservation Area\, 819 Forks of the Credit Road\, Caledon\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Park Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T120000
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SUMMARY:Weeds to Broomsticks: Cedarvale Park Invasive Plant Removal (AT CAPACITY)
DESCRIPTION:Remove invasive buckthorn and repurpose into a wooden witches’ broomsticks for Halloween\n\n\n\nJoin us to help control the spread of invasive plants in Georgetown. Participants will help remove invasive plants 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. \n\n\n\nWitches’ Broomstick Craft: After removing invasive plants\, participants will repurpose the harvested buckthorn into their own wooden witches’ broomstick – just in time for Halloween! CVC staff will lead a step-by-step demonstration\, and all materials will be provided. Each participant will take home their handcrafted broomstick \n\n\n\nThanks to our friends at the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club for rolling up their sleeves and bringing volunteers together to make a difference! \n\n\n\nThis event is generously funded by The Greenbelt Foundation\, which supports individuals and organizations working to protect the Greenbelt and its interconnected landscapes\, communities\, and sectors\, helping to ensure a healthy\, vibrant\, and thriving Greenbelt for all. Credit Valley Conservation gratefully acknowledges the support of The Greenbelt Foundation and the Town of Halton Hills for making this event possible and for their continued partnership in advancing this initiative throughout our watershed. \n\n\n\nHelp make the Hungry Hollow SNAP neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate. This event is part of the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nMeet us at Cedarvale Park. Parking is available. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear and Bring:\n\n\n\n\nFor your safety\, wear a hat\, long pants\, long socks and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nThis is a rain-or-shine event. Please dress for the weather.\n\n\n\nYour own reusable water bottle (we have water to refill from).\n\n\n\nSunscreen and bug spray.\n\n\n\nWaiver (if required\, see details below)\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\n\nArrive on time.\n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended.\n\n\n\nPortable toilet amenities will be available.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 13 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nVolunteers ages 14 to 17 attending without a parent or guardian must bring a signed Youth Volunteer Waiver or have a parent or guardian sign one at registration prior to leaving.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 18 years and older\, please read the Adult Volunteer Waiver.\n\n\n\nParticipants collecting volunteer hours\, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.\n\n\n\nThis event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. To stay current on event changes or cancellations\, be sure to register for this event. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/weeds-to-broomsticks-cedarvale-park-invasive-plant-removal/
LOCATION:Cedarvale Park\, 181 Main Street South\, Georgetown\, ON\, L7G 5S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Invasive Plant Removal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T093000
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SUMMARY:Trick or Tree! Woodington Green Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Dress Up. Dig In. Grow the Future.\n\n\n\nJoin us to plant a tree and get an early start to your trick-or-treating! \n\n\n\nTrees help fight climate change by storing carbon dioxide and providing natural cooling on hot summer days. They also create habitat for local wildlife and add beauty to your community. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the spooky season by dressing up and planting trees with us. Wear your favourite costume and help grow a greener community. As a thank-you\, every participant who comes in costume will receive a Halloween treat bag! \n\n\n\nThanks to our friends at the Rotary Club of Mississauga Streetsville for rolling up their sleeves and bringing volunteers together to make a difference! \n\n\n\nThis project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nMeet us at Woodington Green entrance off of Woodington Dr.\, Mississauga. Street parking is available along Woodington Drive. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear and Bring:\n\n\n\n\nFor your safety\, wear a hat\, long pants\, long socks and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nThis is a rain-or-shine event. Please dress for the weather.\n\n\n\nYour own reusable water bottle (we have water to refill from).\n\n\n\nSunscreen and bug spray.\n\n\n\nWaiver (if required\, see details below).\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\n\nArrive on time. Tree planting will take place while supplies last.\n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended.\n\n\n\nPortable toilet amenities will be available.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 13 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nVolunteers ages 14 to 17 attending without a parent or guardian must bring a signed Youth Volunteer Waiver or have a parent or guardian sign one at registration prior to leaving.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 18 years and older\, please read the Adult Volunteer Waiver.\n\n\n\nParticipants collecting volunteer hours\, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.\n\n\n\nThis event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. To stay current on event changes or cancellations\, be sure to register for this event. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us. \n\n\n\nThis project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/trick-or-tree-woodington-green-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Woodington Green\, Woodington Dr\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L4Z 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Tree Planting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T120000
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SUMMARY:Trick or Tree! Caledon Trailway Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Dress Up. Dig In. Grow the Future.\n\n\n\nJoin us to plant a tree and get an early start to your trick-or-treating! \n\n\n\nTrees help fight climate change by storing carbon dioxide and providing natural cooling on hot summer days. They also create habitat for local wildlife and add beauty to your community. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the spooky season by dressing up and planting trees with us. Wear your favourite costume and help grow a greener community. As a thank-you\, every participant who comes in costume will receive a Halloween treat bag! \n\n\n\nThis project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Arbor Day Foundation. \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nMeet us at the Creditview Rd. entrance of the Caledon Trailway (14670 Creditview Rd). Parking is available in the trail parking lot was well as on nearby side streets such as Lyonsview Ln. Please pay attention to parking signs. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear and Bring:\n\n\n\n\nFor your safety\, wear a hat\, long pants\, long socks and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nThis is a rain-or-shine event. Please dress for the weather.\n\n\n\nYour own reusable water bottle (we have water to refill from).\n\n\n\nSunscreen and bug spray.\n\n\n\nWaiver (if required\, see details below).\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\n\nArrive on time. Tree planting will take place while supplies last.\n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended.\n\n\n\nPortable toilet amenities will be available.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 13 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nVolunteers ages 14 to 17 attending without a parent or guardian must bring a signed Youth Volunteer Waiver or have a parent or guardian sign one at registration prior to leaving.\n\n\n\nVolunteers 18 years and older\, please read the Adult Volunteer Waiver.\n\n\n\nParticipants collecting volunteer hours\, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.\n\n\n\nThis event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. To stay current on event changes or cancellations\, be sure to register for this event. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us. \n\n\n\nThis project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/trick-or-tree-caledon-trailway-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Caledon Trailway at Creditview\, 14670 Creditview Rd\, Caledon\, L7C 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Tree Planting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260918T143856Z
CREATED:20260910T161326Z
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SUMMARY:Analysis to Action: Managing for Resilient Soils
DESCRIPTION:Hear From Agriculture Experts About Innovations in Soil Health Management\n\n\n\nHealthy soil means healthy farms. Prioritizing soil health reduces the risk of drought\, flooding\, erosion\, and runoff\, improves water quality and increases resiliency to climate change. \n\n\n\nJoin members of the agricultural community for a free information session exploring practical approaches to soil health management. Enjoy a catered buffet while hearing from agricultural experts about the importance of best management practices for soil health\, soil health assessment plans\, and results from CVC’s innovative new hotspot identification tool for soil erosion (HITs) on farms in the Credit River Watershed. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nHolly Shipclark\, Senior Coordinator\, Agricultural Extension\, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)\n\n\n\nHolly will share an overview of our new Watershed Plan. She’ll present insights into how we’re partnering with private landowners to help implement the plan and protect watershed health for generations to come. Some of the innovative approaches that CVC is using to support landowners and advance watershed health across the Credit River Watershed\, including new modelling tools and soil health extension\, will also be highlighted. \n\n\n\nKristian Stephens\, Coordinator\, Agricultural Extension\, Credit Valley Conservation\n\n\n\nKristian will present results from soil assessments conducted on farms across Halton Region. He’ll share his analysis of Soil Health Assessment and Plan (SHAP) testing results and connecting soil health data to field practices. He’ll also highlight key findings and share practical recommendations and resources to help farmers improve soil health. \n\n\n\nJake Munroe\, Soil Management Specialist\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)\n\n\n\nJake will share information about SHAP\, a mobile and web-based tool created by OMAFA to help evaluate field practices\, benchmark soil health and track improvements over time. \n\n\n\nRuth Knight\, Organic Consultant\, Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association\n\n\n\nRuth will provide a practical introduction to soil health\, helping farmers understand what their soil health results mean in the context of farm productivity. She will dig deeper into field observations and management practices that can influence soil health and share practical ways to apply the information on farm. Ruth will also encourage farmers to connect with one another and build a local network for sharing experiences\, ideas and resources. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda\n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Doors open\n\n\n\n5 to 5:30 p.m. – Registration and networking\n\n\n\n5:30 to 5:50 p.m. – Event starts: welcome and introductions\n\n\n\n5:50 to 6:35 p.m. – Buffet dinner\n\n\n\n6:35 to 8:30 p.m. – Speaker presentations\n\n\n\n8:30 p.m. – Event concludes\n\n\n\n\nEvent Notes\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required for this event. Register by November 5\, 2026.\n\n\n\nA catered\, buffet dinner will be provided by Kit’s Little Kitchen. Please specify any dietary restrictions or preferences when registering for this event.\n\n\n\nThis event is generously funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Agribusiness.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is subject to change or cancellation. To stay current on event changes or cancellations\, visit this page. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.
URL:https://cvc.ca/event/analysis-to-action-managing-for-resilient-soils/
LOCATION:Mold-Masters Sportsplex Arena (Gordon Alcott Heritage Hall)\, 221 Guelph Street\, Georgetown\, Ontario\, L7G 4A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshop
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