The Town of Oakville has launched an Earth Week Challenge that begins today and will last until Sunday, April 26^th.  There are 3 challenges released every day worth 400 pts; every 1000 pts earns you a chance to win a solar charging backpack. All challenges can be done at home or on your property, practicing physical distancing. To take part in the challenge, download the GooseChase App and enter Game Code 5D4M89. Easy to register, easy to play!
 

Check out the latest edition of Take Action Burlington: Did you know that ‘flushable’ wipes are actually NOT flushable? While you might see the wipes go down your toilet bowl, it’s what you’re not seeing that is having a great impact. (Wipes vs. Toilet Paper video concept and creative courtesy of Metro Vancouver). While toilet paper breaks down quickly, wipes do not. Read more of the article here

Join the Halton Hills Eco Film Festival and the Halton Environmental Network on April 22 at 8 pm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!

Check out a screening of all our Amateur films on youtube, look for the link on twitter and facebook, and be a part of a Netflix Party Screening of the Biggest Little Farm.

Don't have Netflix? Watch for our list of environmental films from Prime Video and Crave coming next week to join in the virtual fun!

Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter and Instagram @henhere for more details.

OakvilleReady is propelling community webinars to create and support resiliency during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

OakvilleReady supports community in times of weather challenges, however in the current circumstances, there has been a new call to action. To respond to the COVID-19 pandemic OakvilleReady is working with our partners to create a Virtual Community.

Upcoming Webinar: Let's talk about How we Make Every Day Earth Day, on April 22nd at 1 pm. Go to OakvilleReady to find out about more community calls and go to HEN Facebook to connect via zoom! 

If you missed a webinar, please check out the OakvilleReady website and watch past webinars. Such topics include: How to Cook from Your Pantry and Fridge with Julia Hanna, Starting Your Own Garden with Halton Food, and Working from Home with Young Children (ages 6 and under) with the Oakville Parent Child Centre.

Stay connected!