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Members include gardeners living in the Halton-Hamilton area who have diverse horticultural backgrounds and a desire to share their passion for gardening
Volunteer at:
- local garden tours and shows to answer gardening questions
- Royal Botanical Gardens festivals
- special community garden projects
- Canada Blooms (answering gardening questions and as guest speakers and expert panelists)
- members also speak on garden topics (e.g., at Horticultural Societies and libraries)
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Milton Community Garden
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10 feet by 10 feet plots for annual vegetables or cut flowers
* non commercial use only
* first-come first-served basis
* water available on site
* non commercial use only
* first-come first-served basis
* water available on site
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COVID19 -- presumed closed
Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women
Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women
- entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
- low cost weekly lunch
- community gardening
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Sunny Mount Community Garden (SMG) is an allotment garden and joint venture project between the Town of Milton and Milton & District Horticultural Society.
The SMG is located on Ruhl Drive, overlooking Sunny Mount Park. The allotments are rented by the growing season (April to October, weather dependent).
36 plots available:
* 34 plots (6'x12') filled with topsoil
* 2 plot (4'x8') filled with topsoil
The SMG is located on Ruhl Drive, overlooking Sunny Mount Park. The allotments are rented by the growing season (April to October, weather dependent).
36 plots available:
* 34 plots (6'x12') filled with topsoil
* 2 plot (4'x8') filled with topsoil
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Barn Gallery
* featured exhibits
* private library museum that contains the Amice Calverley collection
* David Horne architecture library
* available as a research centre and web reference library
Community Garden plots available for rent
* farm land open for members to rent affordable plots for growing organic herbs, fruit and vegetables
Studio and House
The Labyrinth
* 11 circuit labyrinth based on the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France
Workshops and Community Groups
Rental facilities:
* 2,600 square feet for events up to 70 people
* rental of this venue includes private access to the 1st floor of the gallery, as well as the grounds
* Heritage House
* Press Room
* Studio
* Loft
* Lower Lounge
* Gallery
* Porch Room
* featured exhibits
* private library museum that contains the Amice Calverley collection
* David Horne architecture library
* available as a research centre and web reference library
Community Garden plots available for rent
* farm land open for members to rent affordable plots for growing organic herbs, fruit and vegetables
Studio and House
The Labyrinth
* 11 circuit labyrinth based on the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France
Workshops and Community Groups
Rental facilities:
* 2,600 square feet for events up to 70 people
* rental of this venue includes private access to the 1st floor of the gallery, as well as the grounds
* Heritage House
* Press Room
* Studio
* Loft
* Lower Lounge
* Gallery
* Porch Room
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Church Services
- Sunday worship
- Youth worship
Community Support Programs
- ClearView FX Nights
- ClearView Community Garden
- ClearView Sports League
- Sheridan Woods Community BBQ
- Wednesday Food Program
- each week, participants receive a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as food staples including eggs, milk, protein and non perishables
- for Clearview area residents
- if you would like food assistance, contact Heather Maat at hmaat@clearviewchurch.com
Youth Groups/Programs
- Nursery (Newborns-3 yrs)
- ClearView Preschool (3-5 yrs)
- ClearView Kids (grades 1 to 5)
- Summer Kids Camp (grades 1 to 5)
- Boys & Girls Clubs (grades 2-8)
- Cadets
- GEMS
- ClearView Youth (grades 6 to 12)
- College & Careers (High School graduates to age 25)
- Youth Band
Adult Groups/Programs
- Men's Gym Night
- Mom's Morning Out
- Friendship Club
- Griefshare
- Creative Sisters
- Senior Circle Coffee Social
- LifeGroups & Discipleship
Rental Facilities:
- a full-sized gym that is suitable for use by organized sport teams
- auditorium, with a seating capacity of 560 (in pew seating) can accommodate large community concert events
- unable to accommodate facility rentals for private functions, social events or parties
- for more information, contact Josie Jager at josie@clearviewchurch.com
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Public Parks
- for a list of Public Parks in Oakville, see here
- for Leash Free Dog Parks, see here
- for Photography in Parks, see here
- for Trail System, see here
Sports Fields
- the town provides outdoor sport field facilities for organized groups and casual users, and provides permits for all artificial turf fields
- for a list of Sports Fields in Oakville, and how to book them, see here
Park Ambassador Program
- registered individuals, groups or businesses commit to adopt a specific trail or park for a minimum of two years
- keep them litter free year round
- for more information, see here
Oakville Blooms
- residents, businesses and organizations can contribute funds by sponsoring specific median and boulevard floral displays throughout the town
- for more information, see here
Goose Management Program
- egg removal, turf sweeping and habitat modification
- concentrates on nests on Lake Ontario shoreline, in the Bronte and Oakville harbours and along the Sixteen Mile, Fourteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creeks
- by permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Town crews round up and relocate approximately 1000 geese every June to the Aylmer Wildlife Sanctuary
- for more information, see here
Gate and Park Access
- approval is required before installing a gate in a Town fence separating private property and active parkland (fee applies)
- if access is needed through a park or other Town owned lands with materials or equipment for projects on private land, a permit will be required (fee applies)
Memorial Tree Program
- you can adopt a tree in memory of a loved one, to dedicate to a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event
- contract and fee applies, visit website
Memorial Bench Program
- gives you an opportunity to adopt a bench in memory of a loved one, to dedicate a bench to a friend or family member or to commemorate a special event
- contract and fee applies, visit website
Community Gardens
The Town of Oakville has four community gardens: (all allocations are currently full)
- Kingsford Gardens - Sherwood Heights Drive and Kingsway Drive, east of Ford Drive
- Lyons Lane - Lyons Lane and the South Service Road, east of Kerr Street
- Memorial Park - Central Park Drive, west of Trafalgar
- Shell Park - Lakeshore Road West between Great Lakes Boulevard and Chalmers Street, east of Burloak Drive
- garden plots are usually open between May 1 and Oct 31, for non-commercial use only
- due to the high demand, the above locations are available to Oakville residents only
- to place your name on a waitlist for one of the gardens, register for a garden plot online (current wait times are estimated at four years from the date of submission)
- for more information, see here
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Builds community through connecting people with programs, events, resources, and involvement opportunities.
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COVID19 -- Food bank open, handing out bags of food to families inside building
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Food bank
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Food bank
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
- community garden provides produce for food bank
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Programs and services offered at various locations in the Ward.
Office at Tytler Public School by appointment only
Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Food Bank open to Ward residents on Thursdays (drop in only) from 1 pm-6 pm at 69 Huron St (please enter using the 2nd door at the side of the building - follow the signs!)
Visit/ follow the Facebook page or contact Melanie at the Neighbourhood Group for more information trngprograms@guelphneighbourhoods.org
Contact Maryann (Parent Outreach Worker) for family support 519-803-0989
Activities include outdoor programming, events throughout the year, summer camps, community garden and food access.
Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition
Office at Tytler Public School by appointment only
Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Food Bank open to Ward residents on Thursdays (drop in only) from 1 pm-6 pm at 69 Huron St (please enter using the 2nd door at the side of the building - follow the signs!)
Visit/ follow the Facebook page or contact Melanie at the Neighbourhood Group for more information trngprograms@guelphneighbourhoods.org
Contact Maryann (Parent Outreach Worker) for family support 519-803-0989
Activities include outdoor programming, events throughout the year, summer camps, community garden and food access.
Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition
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- services include Blue Box, Green Cart, Garbage, Bulk Waste, and Yard Waste
- Online Waste Collection Schedule
Waste Collection for Apartment and Condominium Buildings
- information for Residents
- information for Superintendents, Property Managers & Owners
- information for developers
Recycling and Waste Sorting Guide
- Sorting Guide
- garbage, diaper, and healthcare bag tags
- pick up a Blue Box or Green Cart
- if you're not sure where your item goes, you can use the Put Waste in its Place sorting tool
- Recycling/Waste Events & Workshops
- Compost Giveaway, Special Waste Drop-off Days
- Halton Waste Management Site Tours
- Waste collection for community events
- Additional waste resources and information
- Promotion & Education Material
- order Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar, Yard Waste labels, bag tags (Garbage, Diaper, Healthcare)
- schedule a metal and appliance pick-up
- request waste diversion services for your community event
- report a missed Green Cart, Blue Box, Yard Waste, garbage or bulk waste collection
Business Improvement Areas and Commercial Waste Collection
- Wheeled Cart program information
Solid Waste Management Strategy
- current state and achievements
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Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Ontario Parks (camping reservations only) 1-888-668-7275 Office 905-827-6911 ; Camping 905-827-3228
Visit Website
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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Limited services available, see website for the most up-to-date information
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A 682 hectare provincial park that includes:
Day use and hiking trails (Burloak Drive entrance)
Campground
* open May to Oc
* access via Bronte Rd and Upper Middle Rd
Fishing
Outdoor sports facilities
* rollerblading, 18-hole Disc golf course, basketball courts, baseball diamond
Winter activities
* toboggan hill, cross-country skiing
Garden plots - available for rent
Nature Centre
* open May to Sept
* educational facility with live animals and hands on displays
Spruce Lane Farmhouse
* museum built in 1899
* open Victoria Day (in May) to Sep
Park store/snack bar (in day use area)
* sells merchandise and rents equipment
* seasonal hours
Picnic areas and shelters (in day use area)
* picnic tables and 11 shelters with a barbecue on site
* shelter MUST be reserved
Play barn and Children's farm (in day use area)
* sheltered play area for kids 10 yrs and under
* see a variety of farm animals
* open year round (except Christmas Day)
Discovery School Program
* park staff visit your class to lead curriculum linked education programs
* for more information visit ontarioparks.com/discovery
Limited services available, see website for the most up-to-date information
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A 682 hectare provincial park that includes:
Day use and hiking trails (Burloak Drive entrance)
Campground
* open May to Oc
* access via Bronte Rd and Upper Middle Rd
Fishing
Outdoor sports facilities
* rollerblading, 18-hole Disc golf course, basketball courts, baseball diamond
Winter activities
* toboggan hill, cross-country skiing
Garden plots - available for rent
Nature Centre
* open May to Sept
* educational facility with live animals and hands on displays
Spruce Lane Farmhouse
* museum built in 1899
* open Victoria Day (in May) to Sep
Park store/snack bar (in day use area)
* sells merchandise and rents equipment
* seasonal hours
Picnic areas and shelters (in day use area)
* picnic tables and 11 shelters with a barbecue on site
* shelter MUST be reserved
Play barn and Children's farm (in day use area)
* sheltered play area for kids 10 yrs and under
* see a variety of farm animals
* open year round (except Christmas Day)
Discovery School Program
* park staff visit your class to lead curriculum linked education programs
* for more information visit ontarioparks.com/discovery
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Parent and child programs and activities, including social, recreation, education and health programs, parenting resource library, toy library, community garden
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar
Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute
Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar
- nutritious snack program
- literacy, numeracy and school readiness
- play and socialization
- child development information and support
- online videos, including sing along, early literacy, art activities, STEM, snack and cooking, and physical fitness
Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute
- children's breakfast club
- homework help
- workshops and seminars
- leadership development, peer tutors program
- summer day camp
- gardening opportunities
Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing
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Located within historic Riverside Park, the Garden is a living, interactive, accessible environment that fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to the well-being of the community.
- wide accessible, textured walkways and raised garden beds invite visitors and participants of all abilities
- Horticultural Therapy Programming
- free parking
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Regular worship services, children and youth ministries and small groups for the spiritual enrichment of members
- community garden
- short term mission trips
- weekly sermons available on website or YouTube
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Worship Services:
* nursery (ages 0-2) and preschool (ages 2-JK)
* Junior Church (SK-grade 6) and Junior and Senior Alternative (grade 6-12)
Groups & Programs:
* Youth Group
* Missional Community Groups
* Kids Club
* Seniors' Group
* PA Day Camps and Summer Camps
Community Gardens:
* 75 community garden plots available to rent for the growing season from Apr-Oct
Counselling:
* individuals, couples, and families
Rental facilities:
Meeting rooms, Fellowship Hall and kitchen available for rental (dependent upon board approval) * forms, room layouts and pricing available on website
* nursery (ages 0-2) and preschool (ages 2-JK)
* Junior Church (SK-grade 6) and Junior and Senior Alternative (grade 6-12)
Groups & Programs:
* Youth Group
* Missional Community Groups
* Kids Club
* Seniors' Group
* PA Day Camps and Summer Camps
Community Gardens:
* 75 community garden plots available to rent for the growing season from Apr-Oct
Counselling:
* individuals, couples, and families
Rental facilities:
Meeting rooms, Fellowship Hall and kitchen available for rental (dependent upon board approval) * forms, room layouts and pricing available on website
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COVID-19 Update: Service hours, programs and events have changed; visit website or contact for more information.
Programs and activities include:
Programs and activities include:
- EarlyON prenatal and infant groups
- EarlyON parent and child drop-in
- EarlyON kindergarten readiness and early literacy groups
- Workshop Wednesdays
- school age - after school programs
- Breakfast Club - Mon-Fri mornings
- day camps - Summer and March Break
- teen drop-in programs
- community model of learning English
- leadership development
- programs provided by partner agencies include job search, health promotion, violence prevention
- community garden, must live within the community
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Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN) provides resources and tools needed to start, run, or participate in community garden development.
Current community garden locations can be searched on the online map:
http://www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-community-food-centre/community-garden-networking-program
HCGN is currently organized by the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre's Hamilton Community Food Centre.
Current community garden locations can be searched on the online map:
http://www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-community-food-centre/community-garden-networking-program
HCGN is currently organized by the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre's Hamilton Community Food Centre.
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COVID19 -- Still delivering paid Good Food Box across the City, boxes can be ordered for a fee at goodfoodbox.foodshare.net
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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators
Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food
Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens
Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee
Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee
Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables
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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators
Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food
Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens
Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee
Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee
- to set up an account, place an order or learn more email orders@foodshare.net
- individuals can order fresh produce boxes and other food items online at
goodfoodbox.foodshare.net - agencies looking to order Good Food Boxes in bulk and have them delivered to a central location, email orders@foodshare.net
Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables
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COVID-19 -- open, food deliveries only
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- Collects, sorts and distributes food to a network of neighbourhood food programs including food banks, shelters, prenatal programs, meal programs and community kitchens in northern Toronto
- food bank and meal program referrals
- community garden projects
- pick-your-own farm trips
- public education on hunger and poverty issues
- professional development
- volunteer opportunities
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Support the health of individuals, families and communities
Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity
EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities
Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market, a seasonal Farmers' Market, and school based Snack Program * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.
Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offer child birth classes and a weekly pre natal nutrition program * post-natal programs offer parenting information, breastfeeding support and encourage healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life
Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity
EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities
Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market, a seasonal Farmers' Market, and school based Snack Program * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.
Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offer child birth classes and a weekly pre natal nutrition program * post-natal programs offer parenting information, breastfeeding support and encourage healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life
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Programs for children, youth and adults include:
Work groups and committees established as needed. Volunteers always welcome to assist with planning and implementing youth and children's programs, events and other neighbourhood development initiatives.
- Recreation After School programs, PA Day Camps, March Break and Summer Camps
- youth drop-in, Red Cross babysitting course, Leadership Development, Leader In Training
- Co-operative Youth Farm, high school experience
- Get Active (Grades 6, 7, 8) Sports Night, Adult Zumba
- backpack and school supplies
- Salvation Army Christmas Hamper West End Host site
- community garden
- neighbourhood summer market, emergency food pantry (call ahead)
- seasonal clothing drives and Goodwill clothing vouchers
- year round tax filing assistance
- advocacy with community agencies and programs
Work groups and committees established as needed. Volunteers always welcome to assist with planning and implementing youth and children's programs, events and other neighbourhood development initiatives.
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Programs for seniors
Environmental program -- information about saving energy workshops on climate change
- community kitchen community garden
- interpretation to access health services
- internet classes and other recreational exercise or educational classes
Environmental program -- information about saving energy workshops on climate change
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Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:
Food
- Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
- Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
- Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
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Worship services:
Other Projects:
* Good Food Box Program (pay monthly for box of food), contact Patti Eix 905-849-1109
* community garden plots available to rent during the growing season, contact Dawn Epp-Ruitenberg, Church Secretary
* Blessing Box Program, free food pantry on property near walking path
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