There are many things that you can do to support the environmental health of Oakville. Here is just a short list of ways you can make a difference. 

 ACTION ITEMS:

1. Sign the petition to prevent the clear cutting of trees on private property in Oakville.
2. Nominate trees for Oakville's Heritage Tree Hunt.
   

Opportunities to Volunteer:

Oakvillegreen and its associated groups have many opportunities for volunteers. We are currently forming some committees that will be undertaking initiatives related to urban forest preservation and enhancement and energy. If you have an interest in those areas, contact us.

If you have a background in Environmental Science, have worked on Environmental initiatives for any level of government, special knowledge of forestry or trees, special knowledge about organic gardening, or any other specializied training, education or skill you would like to share please contact Liz Benneian and ask about the Think Tank. Liz can be reached at 905-257-0250 or through email.

If you don't know how you could help but would like to become involved, please get in touch with Liz. Oakvillegreen will find a way to match up your interests with the time you have to give you a meaningful way of helping our local environment.

For other volunteer opportunities in the community go to:

http://www.volunteerhalton.ca/

General things you can do:

1. Become informed - Learn about the issues.
2. Speak to your neighbours, your councillors, your mayor, etc.
3. Join Oakvillegreen, Pesticide Free Ontario (Gardens off Drugs), Ground Breakers, or one of the many environmental organizations working to improve the environmental health of our community.  
4. Write letters to the editor of local and national papers.
5. Contact your representatives.
6. Offer your financial support to environmental groups representing your interests.
7. Go to Pollution Watch and send a fax to the Minister of the Environment requesting the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
8. Email local facilities and ask them to reduce their emissions.
   
9. Think and act green:
• Build a backyard habitat that will support more wildlife and encourage local schools to create special habitat areas on their grounds
• Make your home more energy efficient
• Choose a green vehicle and use public transport
• Encourage your employer or your business to be more environmentally friendly