Contact Information

Office Phone 289-813-1568
E-Mail info@oakvillegreen.org
Website www.oakvillegreen.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Karen Brock, President; Email: president@oakvillegreen.org
Alternate Contact Mary-Ann Bell Ospina, Education Co-ordinator; Email: maryann@oakvillegreen.org
Volunteer Coordinator Anelia, Manager, Community and School Engagement; Email: anelia@oakvillegreen.org

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

a non-profit, non-partisan environmental organization

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2000
Funding Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Membership fees

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Working to make Oakville a living city with enhanced natural diversity, stronger connections between natural areas, and healthier green spaces

  • reconnecting people to nature
  • protecting local water quality
  • increasing climate resiliency
  • increasing natural habitat & tree cover
  • improving local biodiversity

Programs Include:

GreenRoots

  • empowers educators, parents and community leaders to teach environmental literacy, using our suite of connected in-class and outdoor learning activities
  • education programs, free downloadable resources, virtual & in person events (dependent on Covid)

Green Connections

  • programs for adults 55 plus (Both in-person and Zoom events available)
  • aims to reduce social isolation and build community togetherness among older residents, through a program of fun, nature-themed events and activities

MulchFest

  • aims to engage students in tree stewardship and protection, as a fun and healthy eco-activity in the outdoors

Depave Paradise

  • a project of Green Communities Canada and local partners like Oakvillegreen, in communities across Canada

Pollinator Gardens

  • working with community volunteers and partners, creates and maintains pollinator gardens at various public locations throughout Oakville. Increases native habitat, biodiversity and provides educational opportunities

Treeplanting

  • a fun way to get outdoors for families and individuals of all ages

Invasive Species

  • remove hundreds of bags of invasive plants, every year, helping to improve urban forest ecosystems and increase local biodiversity

Community Education

  • programs aim to bring together diverse audiences, to stimulate new ideas and inspire local action

Native Plant Sale

  • annual sale runs Mar-Apr, with pickup in early May
  • offer a variety of native trees, shrubs, and garden kits
Hours

Hours not specified

Dates

Hours vary, see website

Areas Served Oakville
Boundaries Town of Oakville border
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call or email for more information

Languages English ; Spanish ; Translation is sometimes available
Fees Donation - Donations to support programming are welcome

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Karen Brock 
2089 Nipigon Dr 
Oakville, ON L6H 4G3
Physical Access Unknown - varies by meeting location

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