The Town of Milton is rolling up its sleeves to foster environmental stewardship within the community. In honor of Earth Day on Monday, the Town, alongside environmental partners Sustainable Milton and Conservation Halton, is set to plant hundreds of trees and shrubs this spring, with more to follow in the fall. Additionally, numerous trees will be planted in streetscapes and parks to enhance the local greenery.
Residents are encouraged to join the Earth Day festivities by participating in various events happening this spring:
Two-week community cleanup – From Saturday, April 13th to Saturday, April 27th
Cleanup kits, containing gloves, garbage bags, and area maps, will be available at the Milton Sports Centre during operating hours. Participants are requested to notify the Town via email (operations@milton.ca) after the cleanup, ensuring timely garbage collection, and share pictures of their efforts.
Community cleanup in collaboration with Sustainable Milton – Saturday, April 20th
From 9:00 a.m. to noon, volunteers will gather at the Milton Sports Centre (south side) and surrounding areas to clean up litter. Gloves, pickers, and bags will be provided, and teams will be dispatched to designated cleanup maps.
Spring planting day with Sustainable Milton and Conservation Halton – Saturday, May 11th
From 9:00 a.m. to noon, residents are invited to join the planting efforts at the Milton Sports Centre (north side along Derry Road). Planting supplies will be furnished, and participants will be required to sign a standard waiver upon arrival. In addition to these events, residents can contribute to Earth Day initiatives by:
Completing Milton’s Earth Day scavenger hunt Using reusable bags and utensils Preparing plant-based meals Opting for biking as a mode of transportation Carrying reusable water bottles Conserving electricity by turning off lights when leaving a room For further information
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