Spring is here and the planet needs us to take action! BurlingtonGreen has many upcoming activities for the whole family, work teams, and other groups to get outside in the fresh air while helping local nature.
Volunteer information session March 26
Community members can discover fun and rewarding ways to get involved by attending an online Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday, March 26th, 6-7 pm. Volunteering can be in-person, virtual, or outdoors and is appropriate for youth, families, and workplace or other teams. Register at burlingtongreen.org.
This includes information on the popular award-winning and inclusive BuringtonGreen Youth Network, free for all ages 14 – 24 who have a passion for the environment, or even a general interest to learn and take action to make a difference with others, including many activities eligible for volunteer hours, both outdoors and virtual.
Building for a liveable future webinar
On Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m., BurlingtonGreen co-hosts a free informative webinar with Environment Hamilton and the Bay Area Climate Change Council. “Building for a Liveable Future” will feature a panel discussion on building green and for the future across the two communities, with speakers from The Atmospheric Foundation, Clean Air Partnership, and Bay Area Climate Change Council.
The Mysteries of Migration with Bob Bell
BurlingtonGreen welcomes birder Bob Bell on Thursday, March 27 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. for another insightful and entertaining free webinar to discover the amazing journeys many birds undertake twice a year, as they migrate back and forth between their northern breeding grounds and southern wintering grounds: “The Mystery of Bird Migration: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t!”
Community Clean Up
Now through Oct. 30, BurlingtonGreen’s free Community Clean Up is an eco-action opportunity for everyone in Burlington to get involved collecting litter from parks, creeks, schoolyards, and neighbourhoods.
“This year, we aim to see over 12,000 people participate. Everyone in Burlington is invited to organize a clean up and register it with us so we can track, measure and share the impact we have achieved, together,” says Amy Schnurr, Executive Director.
Free bags, gloves, and tip sheets are available, and a handy map on the event webpage displays everyone’s litter clean-up locations in Burlington. There is also an opportunity to participate in a nationwide Butt Blitz to collect and recycle 1 million cigarette butts!
Celebrate Earth Day at the beach with a guided beach clean up, tree walk, and other family-friendly eco-fun
The Rotary Club of Burlington Central and BurlingtonGreen invite the community to join their free Earth Day at the Beach on Saturday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the BG Eco-Hub, 1094 Lakeshore Road. Advance registration is required at burlingtongreen.org for the beach clean-up (9:30 a.m.) and educational tree walk (11:30 a.m.). Fun and engaging drop-in opportunities (9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) include pollinator-friendly seed ball making, interactive Eco-Action activity, Hope Globe sharing, climate action resources, and more!
Plant sale
BurlingtonGreen’s Native Pollinator Plant Sale is on now, providing an opportunity to support a more nature-friendly community. While supplies last, kits for sun-loving, shade-loving, rain-loving, and monarch gardens are available, as well as four types of native wildflower seed packets prepared by BurlingtonGreen volunteers.
Purchase online for in-person pickup, and 100% of proceeds from the sale will directly support protecting and caring for local green space and habitat.
Green up tree planting
Open to everyone in Burlington while space remains, this rewarding free opportunity is hosted by BurlingtonGreen and the City of Burlington Forestry Department on Saturday, April 26. The event invites the community to come together to beautify the city while strengthening local biodiversity and helping to address climate change locally. Registration at BurlingtonGreen.org.
Spring Eco Action at the Beach: Saturday, May 3
BurlingtonGreen and Rotary Club of Burlington Central invite the community for a free, family-friendly day of Spring Eco Action at the Beach on Saturday, May 3, at BurlingtonGreen’s Eco Hub (1094 Lakeshore Road). A Guided Bird Walk (8 am), Beach Clean Up (9:30 am), and Pollinator-friendly Nature Walk (11:00 am) all require advance registration, opening in mid-April. All ages are welcome to also drop in between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for more eco-fun!
BurlingtonGreen’s electronic (and other waste) drop off with Repair Cafe is back
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., BurlingtonGreen is teaming up with the Burlington Centre and Tech Genius Burlington Inc. to host this popular and convenient event to help community members eliminate clutter from homes, offices, schools, and community organizations while supporting recycling and the circular economy.
Details and registration for these exciting opportunities are available at www.burlingtongreen.org; reach them by phone at 905-975-5563 and by email at bg@burlingtongreen.org.
