September 26, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites the community to attend the Fletchers Creek Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) five-year anniversary event on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The free event runs from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fred Kline Park, 9445 McLaughlin Road North, Brampton.
“We are excited to reach this milestone of the Fletchers Creek SNAP project,” said Melissa Williams, Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement. “Fletchers Creek is a vibrant, active community whose residents are ready to engage in climate action. Together, we’re beautifying the neighbourhood, deepening connections with nature and protecting the environment.”
The Fletchers Creek SNAP project addresses local environmental challenges and community interests to make the Fletchers Creek neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate. At the heart of the action plan is a collective, forward-looking vision for the neighbourhood developed in consultation with the community and project partners.
Participants at the event can take part in two morning activities, including a hands-on invasive species removal and a guided walk to learn how to identify local trees and birds.
Additional highlights of this free, family-friendly event include:
- Free halal hot dogs provided by Maple Lodge Farms
- Cake and refreshments
- Wild Ontario booth, including the opportunity to meet birds of prey
- Interactive booths from local community organizations, including Reconnect Brampton, Community Climate Council, City of Brampton, Peel Region, Centre for Energy Transformation and Brampton Environmental Alliance
Registration is recommended. Register by Friday, October 4 at noon at: cvc.ca/fcSNAPevents.
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Caption: Join CVC at Fred Kline Park on Saturday, October 5 to celebrate five-years of Fletchers Creek SNAP.
About Fletchers Creek SNAP
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), City of Brampton and Peel Region, in collaboration with local residents and leaders, have developed the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan for Brampton’s Fletchers Creek neighbourhood. This action-oriented plan advances Brampton 2040 Vision: Living the Mosaic and Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan at a neighbourhood scale while helping the community become more environmentally sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change. The plan was endorsed by Brampton City Council and CVC Board of Directors in 2019. More details about Fletchers Creek SNAP and upcoming neighbourhood events can be found at cvc.ca/project/fletchers-creek-snap/.
About Credit Valley Conservation
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. Our watershed is defined by the area of land where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario.
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