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Take Action |
A popular section on our website is called Take Action. Here you can find out about programs, games, and activities that you can do to make a difference.
The sections are air quality, food, lawn/garden, natural environment, waste, and water. Within many categories you will also find fun things for Pickering's Eco Kids. Teachers, there is even a section just for you!
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 Be Part of the Solution |
Help stop graffiti, litter, illegal dumping and vandalism. Report problems online or using the new Live Chat feature. |
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Be the First to Know |
Do you want to be the first to know about sustainability related events, programs and opportunities? It's easy, sign up for Pickering's secure Sustainability eList. |
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Sustainability Report Released | |
Why is this important? Residents, stakeholders, and technical experts provided us with input about the types of things that are important when it comes to a healthy and sustainable Pickering community. We grouped these 55 indicators into 5 sections: Environment, Economy, Society, Development, and Consumption.
This information gives us an excellent baseline to measure progress over time. The report also provides great insight into what's being done and what you can do to help. Check out the attractive, user-friendly web-based version at measuringsustainability.ca. |
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that attacks and kills only ash trees, has recently been detected in west Pickering. EAB is a metallic green beetle that has eaten its way through more than 20 million ash trees in Canada and the United States.
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Transforming Downtown Pickering |
The City is preparing a comprehensive vision for how downtown Pickering evolves in the coming years. The intent of the Downtown Pickering Study is to define key directions for managing growth and investment, now, and over the next 20 years. We are addressing things like, public spaces, built form, activities, and mobility. Information and opportunities for involvement are available online or you can submit your comments to Grant McGregor 905.420.4660 ext. 2032. |
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It's harvest time; as you reap the benefits of your hard work, consider donating some of your garden's vegetables and fruits to those less fortunate. Grow a Row Durham will collect and distribute the produce through Feed the Need Durham to local food banks and soup kitchens across Durham Region. Sign up and donate. Next year, consider planting an extra row of produce for the Grow a Row program; you'll be helping many families in our community. |
Studying Pickering's Urban Forest |
 The urban forest includes all trees, shrubs and understory plants that grow on public and private property in Pickering, as well as the soils that sustain them. A healthy and resilient urban forest provides many benefits to the community. Read more. |
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The lawn is the most prominent landscape in residential areas across Canada. Many homeowners spend hundreds of dollars a year on related services and products including fertilizers, water and equipment. This is hard on the wallet and the environment. Fortunately, an attractive lawn can be maintained without chemicals and with minimal water. Read more. |
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