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We launched our 25 Days of Giving campaign to raise $2500 for our programming and events. And here’s why we are so proud….
Celebrating the Oak Tree on National Tree Day
This summer, Oakvillegreen had a remarkable season of environmental stewardship activities, thanks to the unwavering dedication and exceptional efforts of our volunteers. We are delighted to recognize a select group of students as Oakvillegreen Youth Stewards, who participated in multiple events, gained hands-on environmental experience, and developed teamwork and leadership skills.
Torrential downpour. Streets flooding. Parks, sports fields, and golf courses closed. Power outages. Events cancelled. Since the beginning of summer, Oakville has already experienced over 250mm of rain (Hamilton, 2024). That exceeds our average rainfall during this season, and we’re only halfway through July. Such flash flooding and heavy thunderstorms are beyond unusual, so what’s causing this change in nature?
PS David Williams is an exceptional example of how youth can become educated, get involved, and make a difference in their community. Their students are future leaders, and their words are climate hope for us all.
Written by Lacey Swamy
How Oakville Charitable Organizations Work Hand-in-hand to Increase Biodiversity and Promote Environmental Stewardship
2023: A Recap
Video: Invasive European Buckthorn information
We are sad to write that Oakvllegreen’s longtime team member, Beatriz Gomez is leaving Oakvillegreen to relocate to the United States. Since joining our organization in 2014, Beatriz has had a significant impact on our community partnerships, programs, and countless community events and presentations.
Driven by her passion for the environment, Karen has been personally responsible for many greenspace restoration projects in our parks and schoolyards. Her enthusiasm and hands-on approach have created a ripple effect, moving thousands of volunteers to become engaged alongside her, in Oakvillegreen’s conservation and stewardship work. Under Karen’s leadership, Oakvillegreen has engaged over 29,800 students in school presentations and stewardship projects, added 10,000 square feet of pollinator gardens and planted 35,000 native trees throughout the Town of Oakville. Karen was a key member in creating Halton’s first schoolyard naturalization project at Sunningdale Public School in 1997. The award-winning project (Dreamacres) continues today, along with its stewardship by the school community. The project’s challenges and successes jump-started Karen’s interest in creating healthy natural spaces for students throughout Oakville. In addition to her long-running volunteer service with Oakvillegreen, Karen has dedicated her time and energy to supporting many other organizations, including Stop Sprawl Halton and CORE Burlington. Karen previously received an Ontario Heritage Trust Award in 2012 for her efforts in preserving the Province’s Natural Heritage and the Government of Canada’s Sesquicentennial Award in 2017 for her volunteer work protecting and enhancing Oakville’s environment.
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