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BurlingtonGreen
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We are a registered Environmental Charity based in #BurlOn

Together with the community, we work to protect nature, mitigate climate change & create a healthier, cleaner, greener Burlington 🌎

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🎁🌎 Part 2 of our Gifts to Earth Series features simple actions that make a big difference — from saving energy to eating mindfully and reducing waste.

Find our local food resource at: https://ow.ly/gFA850XqhRq

#BurlingtonGreen #SustainableLiving #EcoTips #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOnt #HamOnt
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to pause & reflect on what truly brings joy — for you, your loved ones, & the planet. 💚

Find more https://www.burlingtongreen.org/live-green/

#BurlingtonGreen #SustainableLiving #LowWasteLiving #ConsciousConsumer #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOntario #HamOnt
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Our Thrifting Guide developed in partnership with The Reconnect Project gives you everything you need for a thrift trip!

Download your guide https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect-burlington/resources/

#BurlingtonGreen #Ecotips #ZeroWaste #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOnt #HamOnt #SustainableLiving
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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🎁🌎 We’re excited to share our new Gifts to Earth series — simple, meaningful ways to give back to the planet while celebrating the people (and places) you love.

Find more inspiration at: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/live-green/

#BurlingtonGreen #SustainableLiving #EcoTips #BurlOnt #BurlON
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Thursday night

In-Person Open House on Burlington's Trails Strategy

Thurs, Nov 13

6–9 pm

Tansley Woods Community Centre

Review & provide feedback on project display boards. One-on-one discussions with staff & project team members.

www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/TrailsStrategy
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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WOW, a generous community member will give up to $2500 to double donations!

Can you donate between now & Giving Tuesday on December 2nd?

Nature needs your help now more than ever.

Thank you so much.

Donate link in IG bio or go to: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/donate/
#GivingTuesdayCA
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Tomorrow! Burlington’s Fall Clothing & Toy Swap with Reconnect Burlington 🌱

📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM | 📍 St. Christopher’s Church

Swap clothing, shoes, hats & toys, enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes & a mending station. Bring clean, giftable items! 🎁

Get Tickets Here: https://ow.ly/2P5s50XnwKT
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Join us this Sat, Nov 8th for Burlington’s Fall Clothing & Toy Swap 🌱

📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM | 📍 St. Christopher’s Church, Burlington

👕 Swapping clothing, toys, and accessories
🧵 Mending station for simple fixes
🎟 Raffle prizes

Get FREE Tickets here: https://ow.ly/PpFS50XnwqM

#BurlOn
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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A University of Waterloo study revealed that Canadians dispose of nearly 500 million kgs of textiles in landfills each year. That’s a staggering amount of material that could otherwise be reused, repurposed, or recycled.

Download our Free Guide: https://ow.ly/laMa50Xm6Fb

#BurlOnt #BurlingtonOnt
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Did you miss our Ask an Arborist Webinar on September 24?

Watch the recording (and previous sessions) featuring Kyle McLoughlin, Master Arborist & Supervisor of Forest Planning & Health at the City of Burlington, on our YouTube channel. 🎥

#BurlOn #Arborist #UrbanForestry #FreeWebinars
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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When pumpkins end up in the landfill, they release methane — a greenhouse gas 28 times stronger than carbon dioxide, which makes it more harmful to the environment. By reusing, donating, or composting, you’re helping cut emissions and support a healthier community and planet. 🌎💚

#BurlingtonGreen
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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NOW PUBLISHED! Check out our latest eco-news for a message about our 2012 special experience with Dr. Jane Goodall, plus get the details on upcoming events, calls to action, and more!
📣https://ow.ly/cSL150Xlfzh

#BurlON #sustainability #environment
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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The City of Burlington is working on what the next 25 years look like for #BurlON and they want to hear from you!

Tell the City what matters most to you to help inform decision-making for this critical plan.

➡️https://ow.ly/8OBc50Xjkea

#protectnature #climateaction
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Residents are invited to share their thoughts on what is working well and what could be better with Burlington Transit. See list of engagement sessions : ow.ly/PaBq50Xjhk9

#GetInvolvedBurlington #transit #climateaction #BurlON
Burlington Transit Strategic Plan
We need transit in Burlington that you can rely on. It should get you where you need to go: to work, school, errands and to see friends and family. And it should help the environment and the climate. ...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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We’ve put together some fun and easy ways to celebrate sustainably because caring for our planet can be part of every tradition. 🎃🌎💚

#BurlingtonGreen #EcoTips #ZeroWaste #Recycling #SustainableLiving #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOntario #BurlingtonOnt #HamOnt
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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❕VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TREE PHOTO!

🌳 Head to our website to vote for your favourite tree photo submission for this year's Tree Photo Contest!

❕Voting closes midnight November 2nd.

➡️https://ow.ly/wHMS50XhU7s

💚Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo this year!

#NatureFriendlyBurlington
October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Out with the old, in with the new-to-you - Join us for Burlington’s Fall Clothing & Toy Swap 🌱

📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM | 📍 St. Christopher’s Church, Burlington

✨ Register today here: https://ow.ly/r9FU50Xh1wL

#BurlOn #HamOnt #Oakville #BurlingtonOntario #BurlOnt #BurlingtonOn
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Yay! Members of Appleby Women's Probus Group collected several bags of litter, plus a large plastic drum and a rug. They started this last year & are happy to continue the tradition this year.

Do your clean up before Oct 31st!
https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
#cugu2025
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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♻️ Repost from our friends at A Greener Future

Join us and A Greener Future for a special Nurdle Cleanup at Burlington Beach on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30–7:00 PM! 🌊

Register here: https://ow.ly/QmFr50X7eKv

#BurlOn #BurlingtonOntario
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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October is Circular Economy Month. A circular economy minimizes waste and makes the most of the earth’s resources by making products that last longer, that can be fixed, reused again and again, and deconstructed into their original parts.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/mnXH50X9x9W

October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Get ready — our Zero Waste Drop-Off is happening tomorrow! ♻️🌎

Join us at 777 Guelph Line (Burlington Centre parking lot) from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bring your used electronics and e-waste for proper recycling.

More details here: https://ow.ly/qOYN50XcyK0

#BurlOn #BurlingtonOntario
October 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Shaping Burlington’s Future - Horizon 2050 Engagement has launched! Speak up for the environment, share our ideas via an online survey, at community meetings and by joining the City’s community panel. Details: getinvolvedburlington.ca/horizon2050

#FutureOfBurlington
#ProtectNature
#ClimateAction
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Way to go, MBAs in Action! DeGroote School of Business students cleaned up the Beach last month.

See the glasses from recycled ocean plastic

TYSM, MBAs, for raising $$ for BG!

Do your Clean Up by Oct 31st: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Fall Zero Waste Drop-Off: Sat, Oct 18, 10–4 PM at Burlington Centre! Bring e-waste for responsible recycling.

10:30–3:30 PM, join our Indoor Plastic Pollution Drop-In with crafts, recycling games, upcycling, a Use Your Voice station & raffle!

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P11J50X8Ih8

#BurlOn
October 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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From all of us at BurlingtonGreen, we offer our sincere gratitude to all of our online friends, volunteers, partners, donors and the community, for your participation and support joining in the collective efforts to help protect and care for the environment, now and for the future.🌎
October 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM