# Oakvillegreen Conservation Association ## Pages - [MODULE 5](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/module-5): Access all the activities related to Module 2 of the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [MODULE 2](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/module-2): Access all the activities related to Module 2 of the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [CONTACT US](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/contact-us): Get in touch with us for questions or comments. 289.813.1568 - [OUR SUPPORTERS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-our-supporters): We thank the following donors* who share our passion for restoring nature where we live. Their generous support has enabled us to engage people in creating a greener, more sustainable Oakville. - [MISSION & VISION](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-mission---visionde57825b): We aim to reconnect people to the natural environment in their neighbourhood and across their community to increase their awareness of the importance of nature and move them to action to protect, enhance and restore Oakville’s natural environment. - [WHO WE ARE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-who-we-are): Oakvillegreen is a non-partisan environmental charity that has been helping to protect and restore nature through community education and local action, since 2000. We believe that through local, collaborative action, we can make a difference. - [MISSION & VISION](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-mission---vision): We aim to reconnect people to the natural environment in their neighbourhood and across their community to increase their awareness of the importance of nature and move them to action to protect, enhance and restore Oakville’s natural environment. - [HOME](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/): Create a Living Oakville - Oakvillegreen is a non-partisan environmental charity that has been helping to protect and restore nature through community education and local action, since 2000. - [TREEPLANTING CAMPAIGN - THANK YOU](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/treeplanting-campaign-thank-you): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Treeplanting Thank You - [EARTH DAY TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/earth-day-tree-planting-campaign): Celebrate this April by planting a tree on behalf of a friend, mentor, sibling, parent, or child. Your donation to Oakvillegreen enables local climate action and education to create a greener Oakville. Included with your donation, let them know you’re thinking of them with a personalized e-card and a tree planted on their behalf. - [NATIVE PLANT SALE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/native-plant-sale): Since 2015, this sale has added over 3,000 native trees, shrubs and plants to Oakville gardens. In 2021 alone, this sale contributed 2,480 sq ft of pollinator-friendly habitat throughout Halton region. - [TEACHER THANK YOU CAMPAIGN](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/teacher-thank-you-campaign): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Teacher Campaign - [INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/international-womens-day-tree-planting-campaign): Thank you for acknowledging a woman whom you celebrate on International Women’s Day! Your donation to Oakvillegreen Conservation Association will enable local climate action, education and advocacy to create a greener Oakville. - [MINI FORESTS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/mini-forests): A mini forest — also known as a micro forest or tiny forest — is a community of native trees and shrubs planted tightly together in an urban or suburban site based on the Miyawaki method. - [BRING MONARCHS BACK](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/bring-monarchs-backeeb06bce): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Bring Monarchs Back - [DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/donor-bill-of-rights): As a donor to Oakvillegreen, our responsibilities to you are in accordance with those endorsed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Oakvillegreen supports and upholds this Donor Bill of Rights to ensure ethics and accountability in its philanthropic activities, and pledges the following to its donors: - [SCHOOL PROGRAMS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/programs): Oakvillegreen believes in the power of environmental education to create greener and stronger communities. Our hands-on environmental learning programs have been inspiring the next generation of nature stewards in Oakville, since 2004. To date, we’ve connected 29,800 students to nature, through our interactive classroom programming! - [VOLUNTEER WITH US](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/volunteer-with-us): Volunteers are essential to helping Oakvillegreen achieve our mission of preserving nature where we live! We have events and activities for families, seniors, youth and community groups - [DIY RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP SERIES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/diy-rain-garden-workshop-series13348a0b): Access all the modules and course content for the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [MONTHLY GIVING](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/monthly-giving): Your donation enables local action, education and advocacy to create a GREENER Oakville. We can’t do this without community members like you. Make a monthly gift here. - [MODULE 1](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/Module1): Access all the activities related to Module 1 of the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [NEWSLETTER SIGN UP](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/newsletter-sign-up): Sign up to receive Oakvillegreen’s monthly e-newsletter and updates - our “Oakvillegreen Insider” is the perfect way to stay in touch, hear about upcoming events, and advocate for current issues in the community. You can unsubscribe at any time and we do not share our email list with anyone. - [GREENROOTS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/greenroots): Oakvillegreen believes in the power of environmental education to create greener and stronger communities. Our hands-on environmental learning programs have been inspiring the next generation of nature stewards in Oakville, since 2004. To date, we’ve connected 29,800 students to nature, through our interactive classroom programming! - [GREENROOTS THANK YOU](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/greenroots-thank-you): Oakvillegreen believes in the power of environmental education to create greener and stronger communities. Our hands-on environmental learning programs have been inspiring the next generation of nature stewards in Oakville, since 2004. To date, we’ve connected 29,800 students to nature, through our interactive classroom programming! - [INVASIVE SPECIES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-invasive-species): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [INVASIVE SPECIES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-species): Take Action with Us to Stop the Spread! Every year we remove hundreds of bags of invasive plants with the help of energized volunteers! Their actions have helped to improve our urban forest ecosystems and increase local biodiversity. - [INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN - THANK YOU](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/international-womens-day-tree-planting-campaign-thank-you): Thank you for acknowledging a woman whom you celebrate on International Women’s Day! Your donation to Oakvillegreen Conservation Association will enable local climate action, education and advocacy to create a greener Oakville. - [EARTH DAY TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN - THANK YOU](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/earth-day-tree-planting-campaign-thank-you): Thank you for acknowledging a woman whom you celebrate this Earth Day! Your donation to Oakvillegreen Conservation Association will enable local climate action, education and advocacy to create a greener Oakville. - [TEACHER THANK YOU CAMPAIGN - THANK YOU](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/teacher-thank-you-campaign-thank-you): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Teacher Thank You - [POLLINATOR GARDENS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/pollinator-gardens): Working hand-in-hand with community volunteers and partners, Oakvillegreen creates and maintains pollinator gardens at various locations throughout Oakville. These vibrant gardens are a showcase of all that is possible when we work with nature. The gardens are filled with pollinator-friendly native plants, all adapted to our climate and conditions in Oakville. - [MODULE 3](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-module-2): Access all the activities related to Module 2 of the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/corporate-partnerships): There are many ways to partner with Oakvillegreen to support issues that are important to your employees and customers. We can work with you to engage your employees in team building activities, build resilience to climate change on your corporate property and connect with nature. - [DEPAVE PARADISE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/depave-paradise): Depave Paradise is a project of Green Communities Canada and local partners like Oakvillegreen, in communities across Canada. Depave projects empower community organizations to create new urban greenspace by tearing up unused pavement and planting gardens. These projects are fun and transformative! - [BIODIVERSITY](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-biodiversity): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [DONATE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/donate): Your donation enables local action, education and advocacy to create a GREENER Oakville. We can’t do this without community members like you. - [CREEKS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-creeks): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [RAIN GARDENS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-rain-gardens): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [PROGRAMS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/our-programs): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association hosts a wide variety of nature-based programs, workshops, virtual events, educational and school programs. - [NEWS AND UPDATES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/news-and-updates): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/employment-opportunities): Oakvillegreen is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, and we value talented employees from diverse backgrounds. - [TREES](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-trees): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [DONATE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/ways-to-give): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Ways To Give - [POLLINATORS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn-about-pollinators): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [LEARN](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/learn): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Learn - [OUR IMPACT MAP](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/impact-map): Welcome to Oakvillegreen's Interactive Map This map displays all the locations of our tree plantings, pollinator gardens, and invasive species removal sites! Use the slider to filter by each different program and click on a location to reveal a photo. - [COMMUNITY EDUCATION](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/community-education): We love to share information about the natural environment with our community. Our Community Education programs aim to bring together diverse audiences, to stimulate new ideas and inspire local action. These free programs are available to community groups, clubs, youth groups, neighbourhood associations and others. - [MODULE 4](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/module-4): Access all the activities related to Module 2 of the DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series - [OUR TEAM](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/our-team): A dedicated team of staff members and a committed board of directors who are protecting nature in Oakville, Ontario. - [OUR SUPPORTERS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/our-supporters): We thank the following donors* who share our passion for restoring nature where we live. Their generous support has enabled us to engage people in creating a greener, more sustainable Oakville. - [EVENTS CALENDAR](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/events-calendar): Volunteers and participants are essential to helping Oakvillegreen achieve our mission of preserving nature where we live! Oakvillegreen strives to offer rewarding experiences and educational opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Join us at an upcoming event. - [COMMUNITY CLASSROOM](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/community-classroom) - [CORPORATE EMPLOYEE EVENTS](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/corporate-employee-events): Oakvillegreen Conservation Association | Corporate Employees Events - [MISSION & VISION](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/mission-and-vision): We aim to reconnect people to the natural environment in their neighbourhood and across their community to increase their awareness of the importance of nature and move them to action to protect, enhance and restore Oakville’s natural environment. - [GREEN CONNECTIONS FOR ADULTS 55+](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/green-connections): Green Connections for adults 55+ aims to reduce social isolation and build community togetherness among older residents in Oakville, through a program of fun, nature-themed events and activities. Participants will experience the restorative benefits of nature and learn from local experts – horticulturalists, artists, conservationists, and nature-lovers. - [TREEPLANTING](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/treeplanting): Help us grow Oakville’s urban forest canopy and enhance natural diversity today! It’s a fun way to get outdoors for families and individuals of all ages. Our treeplanting events take place during Spring and Fall months. Bring the family or come as a group and experience the pride in planting trees together to give our urban forest a boost! - [WHO WE ARE](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/who-we-are): Oakvillegreen is a non-partisan environmental charity that has been helping to protect and restore nature through community education and local action, since 2000. We believe that through local, collaborative action, we can make a difference. ## Blog Posts - [All Mushrooms Are Fungi, But Not All Fungi Are Mushrooms](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/mushrooms) - [Celebrating National Forest Week Planting Hope: How Trees and Community Action Shape a Resilient Tomorrow](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/celebrating-national-forest-week-planting-hope-how-trees-and-community-action-shape-a-resilient-tomorrow) - [Standing Tall for Our White Pines](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/standing-tall-for-our-white-pines) - [How Rotherglen Students Built a Miyawaki Forest](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/how-rotherglen-students-built-a-miyawaki-forest) - [Who Maintains Street Trees in Oakville?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/who-maintains-street-trees-in-oakville) - [From Monarchs to Whales: A Youth-Led Initiative](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/from-monarchs-to-whales-a-youth-led-initiative) - [What is a Tree Protection Zone?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/my-post390f664e) - [Why Be Happy to Have an Oak as Your Street Tree?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/why-be-happy-to-have-an-oak-as-your-street-tree) - [Creating a Berrytopia in Your Garden: Why it’s Important and Who it Attracts](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/berry-topia) - [Trees are SuperCool: Supercooling as a Winter Survival Strategy](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/my-post5e78663f) - [Winter Sowing 101](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/winter-sowing-101) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Canada Thistle](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-canada-thistle) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Field Bindweed](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-field-bindweed) - [Black spots on maple leaves?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/black-spots-on-maple-leaves) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Phragmites (Common Reed)](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-phragmites-common-reed) - [Oakvillegreen’s 2025 Achievements!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/my-post) - [Growing a Greener Future: A New Mini Forest at the Halton Regional Centre](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/copy-of-growing-a-greener-future-a-new-mini-forest-at-the-halton-regional-centre) - [Conservation Halton Watershed Steward Award 2025](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/conservation-halton-watershed-steward-award-2025) - [Biodiversity Action in Oakville Schools](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/biodiversity-action-in-oakville-schools) - [Outreach, Generosity, and Kindness: Meet Margaret Larson](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/outreach-generosity-and-kindness-meet-margaret-larson) - [Growing Awareness: Students Lead Native Plant Project](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/growing-awareness-students-lead-native-plant-project) - [Spring Is Here!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/spring-is-here) - [Oakvillegreen's Milkweed Challenge](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/oakvillegreen-s-milkweed-challenge) - [Launching Bring Monarchs Back!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/launching-bring-monarchs-back) - [Get to Know Goldenrod!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/get-to-know-goldenrod) - [Pollinators In The Winter- What Are They Up To?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/pollinators-in-the-winter-what-are-they-up-to) - [Proud to be Included in the OCF GIVEOakville 2024 Campaign!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/proud-to-be-included-in-the-oakville-community-foundation-giveoakville-2024-campaign-november-15th-december-9th) - [We launched our 25 Days of Giving campaign to raise $2500 for our programming and events. And here’s why we are so proud….](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/we-launched-our-25-days-of-giving-campaign-to-raise-2500-for-our-programming-and-events-and-heres-why-we-are-so-proud): 25th Anniversary of Oakvillegreen, campaign, Why we're so proud - [Celebrating the Oak Tree on National Tree Day](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/celebrating-the-oak-tree) - [Recognizing our Youth Stewards of 2024!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/oakvillegreens-youth-stewards-2024) - [Weathering the Storm: Oakville's Heavy Rainfall and Connection to Climate Change](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/weathering-the-storm): Thunderstorm: Exploring Oakville's Rainfall and Climate Change - [Schoolyard Pollinator Garden Guide!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/guide-to-schoolyard-pollinator-garden) - [Climate Hope: Trailblazing PS David Williams is a Leader in Youth Environmental Action](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/climate-hope-trailblazing-ps-david-williams-is-a-leader-in-youth-environmental-action): Climate Hope, PS David Williams, Youth Environmental Action - [List of Native Plants](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/list-of-native-plants) - [ Building Resilience Through Community Partnerships](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/building-resilience-through-community-partnerships) - [A Year in Green](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/a-year-in-green-2023-in-review) - [Stay Informed with the Latest Buzz](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/stay-informed-with-the-latest-buzz) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Dog-strangling Vine](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-dog-strangling-vine) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Garlic Mustard](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-garlic-mustard) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: Amur Honeysuckle](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/amur-honeysuckle-fact-sheet) - [Invasive Fact Sheet: European Buckthorn](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/invasive-fact-sheet-european-buckthorn) - [DIY Rain Garden Workshop Series](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/diy-rain-garden-workshop-series) - [European Buckthorn: Identification, Threats, and Removal](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/european-buckthorn-identification-threats-and-removal) - [Community Spotlight: Rosanne Swalwell](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/community-spotlight-rosanne-swalwell) - [A message from our Board: Thank you, Melanie!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/a-message-from-our-board-thank-you-melanie) - [Saying goodbye to Beatriz](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/saying-goodbye-to-beatriz) - [Oakvillegreen President receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Award](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/oakvillegreen-president-receives-queens-platinum-jubilee-award) - [Green Connections for Adults 55+ has been renewed](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/green-connections-for-adults-55-is-back) - [Tick Prevention](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/tick-prevention) - [To Stake or not to Stake](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/to-stake-or-not-to-stake) - [When is the best time to prune?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/when-is-the-best-time-to-prune) - [How to Deal with Exposed Tree Roots](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/how-to-deal-with-exposed-tree-roots) - [Common Winter Issues for Trees](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/common-winter-issues-for-trees) - [Making Native Seedballs](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/making-native-seedballs) - [How to support Oakville’s pollinators!](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/how-to-support-oakvilles-pollinators) - [Why Native Plants?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/why-native-plants) - [Backyard treeplanting](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/backyard-treeplanting) - [How to deal with Spongy Moth around your property](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/how-to-deal-with-spongy-moth-around-your-property) - [Exploring Oakville’s Pollinator Gardens](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/exploring-oakvilles-pollinator-gardens) - [What is a Pollinator?](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/what-is-a-pollinator) - [How to Plant Trees](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/how-to-plant-trees) - [Celebrating OTF’s Support for Community Greening Programs](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/celebrating-otfs-support-for-community-greening-programs) - [Lakeshore Road West Improvements](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/lakeshore-road-west-improvements) - [Stop Sprawl in Halton Region](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/stop-sprawl-in-halton-region) - [GreenRoots – Inspiring the Next Generation of Nature Stewards](https://www.oakvillegreen.org/greenroots-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-nature-stewards)