Sustainable Pickering eNewsletter
March, 2013

 

 

Check out the 55 indicators of sustainability used to track our progress to becoming a more sustainable city.

  

Are you involved in an activity that addresses one or more of these indicators? Do you want to be? Get inspired with our new Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program for a chance at winning $10,000 toward enhancing your neighbourhood space!  

  

  

  

Join a group of like-minded individuals who take pride in beautifying their homes and community.

 

  

Lush Lawns

Tuesday March 26, 7-9 pm

Gorgeous Gardens - Saturday April 6, 10 am - 12 pm

Vertical Vegetables - Tuesday April 9, 7-9 pm

  

  

Dedicate 20 minutes of your time to picking up litter in your community area. Visit our website for more information.

  

  

The Region of Durham will be collecting batteries the week of March 18, on regular blue box collection days. Visit their website for more information.

  

Earth Month

  

Get involved with our Earth Month celebrations.

   

It's easy...

  

Round up your Neighbourhood Group and pick an activity that addresses one or more of the 55 indicators of sustainability outlined in our Measuring Sustainability Report. Get creative and come up with your own activity ideas, or take your pick from our list of suggestions posted on our website.  
  

  

A day of Local Food & Urban Gardening

  

Shop the mini farmers' market, learn how to grow/use herbs, participate in free family fun activities, and more.

  

Join us for the launch of our new Neighbourhood Program at 1 pm.

   

 

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that attacks and kills ash trees. Visit our website, or contact Customer Care for more information if you think your ash tree has been affected.