Creating a community of educated and engaged stakeholders for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and environmental sustainability.
Halton Environmental Network (HEN) strives to make the community of Halton a region with educated citizens, engaged stakeholders and best practice policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and environmental sustainability.
Who We Are
Halton Environmental Network (HEN) propels climate action and environmental sustainability in Halton, the fastest growing region in Ontario. As a grassroots organization, supporting our community since 2004, Halton Environmental Network is recognized for its successful programs including: Halton Green Screens, Greening Sacred Spaces Halton-Peel, Generation Green, OakvilleReady, Halton Food, and Food Loss and Waste Study. HEN is also the backbone agency of the Halton Climate Collective.
HEN networks with others and brokers partnerships with diverse stakeholders to:
- advocate for climate action in Halton municipalities;
- advance local climate and sustainable environmental policies;
- deliver free environmental education to more than 20,000 local students;
- host community charrettes and political debates;
- propel free environmental workshops;
- organize free waste diversion services for special events;
- conduct free energy benchmarking services;
- community gardens and;
- advise local municipalities, organizations and businesses
Latest News
HEN September Newsletter
Catch up on some great past events and check out these great upcoming events in our latest Newsletter. Don’t miss it! September Newsletter
2040 Free Virtual Screening
Join the Regeneration and Discover local Climate Solutions with Local community Groups. RSVP on Eventbrite at the link 2040 Virtual Film Screening
Upcoming Events:
2020 September
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- 1Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Escarpment Walk Aerial Course11:00 am - 6:00 pmConservation Halton (Daily): Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ropes course that will challenge you to test your balance, coordination and courage as you traverse the climbing elements.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmGardens of Quebec7:00 pm - 9:00 pmAn event hosted by GardenOntario.
, ... - 2Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Dig-in to Gardening Q&A1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday at 1 pm, Join Halton Food for a weekly gardening Q&A where we’ll answer common gardening questions submitted by you!
Email questions to: grow@haltonfood.ca by Tuesday 4pm or join the webinar!
This webinar will be presented by Zoom.
For more details visit:https://www.facebook.com/pg/haltonenvironme
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 3Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmHalton Region: Public Information Centre on climate change7:00 pm - 8:00 pmOverview
Join us online or by phone for a Public Information Centre on climate change, and how land-use policies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. The meeting will begin with a presentation, which will be followed by a Question and Answer period.
A copy of the presentation will be po
, ...Daily: Yoga In The Park- Presented by Modo Yoga Milton7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 4Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Rock Climbing – Rattlesnake Point9:00 am - 5:00 pmDaily: Vultures View Climbing Tower11:00 am - 6:00 pmRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 5Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 6Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- 7Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 8Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Escarpment Walk Aerial Course11:00 am - 6:00 pmConservation Halton (Daily): Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ropes course that will challenge you to test your balance, coordination and courage as you traverse the climbing elements.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 9Webinar – Designing Your Pollinator Garden1:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Riverwood Conservancy Event.
, ...Online Fall Bulb SaleAll DayAn event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Dig-in to Gardening Q&A1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday at 1 pm, Join Halton Food for a weekly gardening Q&A where we’ll answer common gardening questions submitted by you!
Email questions to: grow@haltonfood.ca by Tuesday 4pm or join the webinar!
This webinar will be presented by Zoom.
For more details visit:https://www.facebook.com/pg/haltonenvironme
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 10Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmDaily: Yoga In The Park- Presented by Modo Yoga Milton7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 11Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Rock Climbing – Rattlesnake Point9:00 am - 5:00 pmDaily: Vultures View Climbing Tower11:00 am - 6:00 pmClimate Reality Project: Electric Vehicles and their Health Benefits Webinar11:30 am - 12:30 pmThe Climate Reality Project Canada will be hosting a webinar on EV charging stations, featuring two physician Climate Reality Leaders, Dr. Joyce Lee and Dr. Jeremy Theal. We encourage you to attend and amplify the news! You can register here, bit.ly/CCH-Webinar20-13-
RSVP. , ...Electric Vehicles and their Health BenefitsRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 12Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Fall Lawn and Garden Care9:00 am - 12:00 pmA Trail Called Home Tree Walk with Paul O’Hara10:00 am - 11:30 amHosted by Hamilton Naturalists’ Club.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 13Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Fall Lawn and Garden Care9:00 am - 12:00 pmMindfulness Walks10:00 am - 11:00 pmRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- 14Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Fall Lawn and Garden Care9:00 am - 12:00 pmEnvironment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee9:30 amBeginner’s Yoga10:30 amRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmOakville Horticultural Society September Virtual General Meeting7:30 pm - 9:00 pmAn event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ... - 15Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Fall Lawn and Garden Care9:00 am - 12:00 pmEnvironment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee9:30 amBeginner’s Yoga10:30 amDaily: Escarpment Walk Aerial Course11:00 am - 6:00 pmConservation Halton (Daily): Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ropes course that will challenge you to test your balance, coordination and courage as you traverse the climbing elements.
, ...Webinar: Net Zero Homes: Toronto’s Future1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAn event by Clean Air Partnership and BetterHomesTO.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmIntro to Urban Gardening6:00 pm - 16Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee9:30 am24 Movement Yang Style Tai Chi Form10:30 amDig-in to Gardening Q&A1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday at 1 pm, Join Halton Food for a weekly gardening Q&A where we’ll answer common gardening questions submitted by you!
Email questions to: grow@haltonfood.ca by Tuesday 4pm or join the webinar!
This webinar will be presented by Zoom.
For more details visit:https://www.facebook.com/pg/haltonenvironme
, ...Watercolour Painting1:00 pm - 3:30 pmRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmBurlington Sustainable Development Advisory CommitteeCity of Burlington Event.
, ...Speaker – Karen Sciuk, Hydrangeas7:30 pmAn event hosted by Georgetown Horticultural Society.
, ... - 17Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Gentle Yoga & Mindful Movement10:30 amWebinar: Affordable Seniors High Rise Retrofit to Passive House2:00 pm - 3:00 pmAn event by Clean Air Partnership.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmDaily: Yoga In The Park- Presented by Modo Yoga Milton7:00 pm - 8:00 pmCaledon Hills Bruce Trail Club Drive-In Movie Fundraiser8:30 pm - 12:00 am - 18Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Rock Climbing – Rattlesnake Point9:00 am - 5:00 pmCaring for Your Green Yard9:30 am - 12:00 amDaily: Vultures View Climbing Tower11:00 am - 6:00 pmRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm - 19Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Workshop: Learn 10 Trees9:00 amPruning and Maintenance of Shrubs and Trees10:00 amWorkshop: Tricky Trees1:30 pmRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm - 20Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm
- 21Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Beginner’s Yoga10:30 amRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmHeritage Gardens of England7:00 pm - 9:00 pmAn event hosted by Milton District Horticultural Society.
, ... - 22Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Beginner’s Yoga10:30 amDaily: Escarpment Walk Aerial Course11:00 am - 6:00 pmConservation Halton (Daily): Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ropes course that will challenge you to test your balance, coordination and courage as you traverse the climbing elements.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmIntro to Urban Gardening6:00 pmLandscaping for Birds – A Hungry Hollow SNAP Event7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - 23Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Short Course: Protecting my Health through Sustainable Living10:00 am - 11:30 am, ...The focus of this course is on protecting one’s health through sustainable living. Participants will first consider the impact of climate change on their health and then the link between sustainable living and healthy living. Through an assessment of food choices, product choices, lifestyles, and living spaces, indi
24 Movement Yang Style Tai Chi Form10:30 amDig-in to Gardening Q&A1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday at 1 pm, Join Halton Food for a weekly gardening Q&A where we’ll answer common gardening questions submitted by you!
Email questions to: grow@haltonfood.ca by Tuesday 4pm or join the webinar!
This webinar will be presented by Zoom.
For more details visit:https://www.facebook.com/pg/haltonenvironme
, ...Watercolour Painting1:00 pm - 3:30 pmWebinar: Ontario Electricity Decisions and GHG Implications2:00 pm - 3:00 pmAn event by Clean Air Partnership.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmNot Just a Birding Club7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVirtual Trivia Night7:00 pm - 24Online Fall Bulb SaleAll Day
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Gentle Yoga & Mindful Movement10:30 amRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmDaily: Yoga In The Park- Presented by Modo Yoga Milton7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 25Fridays for Future: SEPTEMBER 25 – GLOBAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTIONAll Day
This fall, school strike movement Fridays For Future calls for a global climate action day. On September 25th, demonstrations and manifestations will take place all across the globe, all adjusted according to Covid-19 circumstances.
During the last few months, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced activists to find new ways
, ...Online Fall Bulb SaleAll DayAn event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...Daily: Rock Climbing – Rattlesnake Point9:00 am - 5:00 pmDaily: Vultures View Climbing Tower11:00 am - 6:00 pmWebinar: Tiered Energy Codes – Best Practices for Code Compliance12:00 pmAn event by Efficiency Canada.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm - 26Not Just a Birding Club9:00 am - 11:00 amRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm
- 27Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm
- 28Beginner’s Yoga10:30 amRock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmFall Floral Arts: Come Learn About Design7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ...100 Years of Gardening in Markham7:30 pm - 9:00 pmAn event hosted by Oakville Horticultural Society.
, ... - 29Beginner’s Yoga10:30 amDaily: Escarpment Walk Aerial Course11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Conservation Halton (Daily): Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ropes course that will challenge you to test your balance, coordination and courage as you traverse the climbing elements.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pmIntro to Urban Gardening6:00 pm - 30Short Course: Protecting my Health through Sustainable Living10:00 am - 11:30 am, ...
The focus of this course is on protecting one’s health through sustainable living. Participants will first consider the impact of climate change on their health and then the link between sustainable living and healthy living. Through an assessment of food choices, product choices, lifestyles, and living spaces, indi
24 Movement Yang Style Tai Chi Form10:30 amDig-in to Gardening Q&A1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday at 1 pm, Join Halton Food for a weekly gardening Q&A where we’ll answer common gardening questions submitted by you!
Email questions to: grow@haltonfood.ca by Tuesday 4pm or join the webinar!
This webinar will be presented by Zoom.
For more details visit:https://www.facebook.com/pg/haltonenvironme
, ...Watercolour Painting1:00 pm - 3:30 pmFacebook Live – Meet Your Monarch (Butterfly)1:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe Riverwood Conservancy Event.
, ...Rock at the Rock5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at the Gardens5:30 pm2040 FREE Virtual Film Screening7:00 pm, ...
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