Canadian Environment Week: Ten Ways We Are Making a Difference 

June 1, 2026

Happy Canadian Environment Week, Burlington! Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates our environmental accomplishments and encourages Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment. This year, Canadian Environmental Week is taking place from May 31 to June 6, 2026. Two special days include Clean Air Day on June 3 and World Environment Day on June 5.   To celebrate, we wanted to highlight 10 ways we’re making a difference for the … More Canadian Environment Week: Ten Ways We Are Making a Difference 

Home Solar Accelerator Program Launch

May 21, 2026

Going solar is a smart move – but the process can be overwhelming. Different technologies, confusing incentives, installers making different promises. Where do you even start? Burlington residents now have a free resource for going solar. The Home Solar Accelerator from The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is a non-profit concierge-style service that guides homeowners through the … More Home Solar Accelerator Program Launch

Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

May 4, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 to 9. This year, the City of Burlington is partnering with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to focus on one key piece of preparedness that is often overlooked: home insurance and how it works when you need it most.  The webinar covers how insurance works in practice, what is typically covered when it … More Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

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Take Action for Birds

April 27, 2026

Now is the time to see the amazing natural event that is annual spring bird migration! Spring migration begins in mid-March and ramps up through April, before peaking in mid-May with the arrival of the colourful warblers. Some birds are returning to the Burlington area to choose a breeding territory, while others stop over briefly … More Take Action for Birds

E-Scooters are Back!

April 20, 2026

Spring is in the air, and the e-scooters are back on the Centennial Trail for the season! The Centennial Trail E-Scooter Pilot is part of the City’s Integrated Mobility Plan to explore new ways for people to move around the city safely and sustainably. E-scooters are one emerging mode of micro-mobility that provide a convenient … More E-Scooters are Back!

Give an Hour for Earth

March 25, 2026

Since 2007, Earth Hour has been known for the symbolic “lights off” movement, where people are asked to turn off their lights for one hour in the evening to take action for the planet. This year on March 28, let’s go beyond the switch off, and give 60 minutes of our time doing something – anything – that makes a positive impact for our planet. Looking for ideas? Keep reading!  Get … More Give an Hour for Earth

February is Winter Commute Month

February 3, 2026

Don’t hibernate, celebrate! Winter Commute Month is all about embracing the season, building sustainable habits and tracking your impact along the way. With the right gear, sustainable travel shouldn’t stop when the temperature drops. Each trip – whether by bike, carpool, public transit, or on foot – can reduce emissions, ease traffic congestion, and contribute to … More February is Winter Commute Month

Burlington Climate Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions

February 2, 2026

At the beginning of the 2025, we announced that the City’s Climate Action Plan is getting an update and asked for your feedback on the proposed priorities for the updated plan. Since then, staff have been hard at work developing the updated plan and are happy to announce it was approved by Council in March … More Burlington Climate Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Burlington Achieves CDP ‘A’ Score for Environmental Reporting

January 8, 2026

The City of Burlington has been recognized by CDP (formerly named the Carbon Disclosure Project), the global environmental non-profit, for its leadership in transparency and action, securing a place on CDP’s respected ‘A’ List. CDP operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, with over 1,000 cities, states and regions reporting environmental data through CDP in 2025. Achieving an … More Burlington Achieves CDP ‘A’ Score for Environmental Reporting

2025: A Year in Review

January 5, 2026

Happy New Year Burlington! In keeping with our annual tradition, we will be starting the new year with a summary of our achievements from last year. In 2025, we published 29 posts to Take Action Burlington and had another record year for views and visitors. We also celebrated Take Action Burlington’s tenth birthday!        Climate Mitigation … More 2025: A Year in Review

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

December 12, 2025

‘Tis the season for snow and ice. With the official first day of winter right around the corner, we wanted to share some reminders about winter walkway maintenance.  City Snow Removal The City of Burlington provides snow removal services throughout the city, maintaining 1,900 km of road and 850 km of sidewalks. Snowplows clear roads in priority order based on road classification. View our online road plowing priority map to discover which roads are designated as primary, secondary and … More Walking in a Winter Wonderland

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Take Action Burlington Turns Ten: A Decade In Review

November 13, 2025

What does the Take Action Burlington Blog have in common with the Apple Watch, Jurassic World and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”? They all turn 10 in 2025!  We never imagined when we posted our first Take Action Burlington blog in 2015, that we would be here 10 years later continuing to engage residents of Burlington … More Take Action Burlington Turns Ten: A Decade In Review

Home Renovation Savings Program: Helping Homes Use Energy More Efficiently

October 22, 2025

Autumn is here! With changing leaves and cooling temperatures, this season often makes us think about preparing to keep our homes comfortable as winter approaches. If you have any home renovation projects on the horizon, like getting a new heating source or insulation before the cold weather arrives, don’t miss out on the opportunity to … More Home Renovation Savings Program: Helping Homes Use Energy More Efficiently

October is Circular Economy Month & Waste Reduction Week

October 8, 2025

Circular Economy Month is a public awareness campaign dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that protects the planet and prioritizes people.   What is a Circular Economy? 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 … More October is Circular Economy Month & Waste Reduction Week

Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

October 3, 2025

The Bay Area Climate Change Council is back with their annual keystone event – the Bay Area Climate Forum. This year, the focus of the Forum will be on the transition to a clean energy economy  What is the Bay Area Climate Forum?  Open to the public, this hybrid event is especially tailored for municipal … More Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

Get Involved This Fall With BurlingtonGreen

September 22, 2025

Join our local environmental organization BurlingtonGreen for a variety of fun and rewarding opportunities to connect with nature and support your local environment this fall.     Ask an Arborist Webinar Join this free webinar with Kyle McLoughlin, Master Arborist and Supervisor of Forest Planning and Health at the City of Burlington. Send in your tree-related … More Get Involved This Fall With BurlingtonGreen

Backyard Pool Maintenance: Do You Know Where Your Pool Water Goes?

August 25, 2025

The final days of summer are here, and across Burlington everyone is trying to make the most of the last precious weekends. If you are planning to spend yours by your backyard pool, this post is for you! It goes without saying that owning a pool comes with great responsibilities particularly around pool safety. If … More Backyard Pool Maintenance: Do You Know Where Your Pool Water Goes?

Help Remove Invasive Plants at Hidden Valley Park

August 11, 2025

Conservation Halton has been working with the City of Burlington for 15 years on restoring Hidden Valley Park, adding significant ecological value to the local landscape. Hidden Valley Park is located along Grindstone Creek and supports the connectivity of ecological corridors from Cootes Paradise to the Escarpment. A key component of this restoration work is … More Help Remove Invasive Plants at Hidden Valley Park

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

July 30, 2025

In 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first plan related to climate adaptation called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan includes a 10-year action plan with 32 actions identified under five themes to manage the highest risks to the City associated with our changing … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

Scoot Along the Centennial Trail: E-Scooter Pilot Launch

July 24, 2025

The City of Burlington’s new e-scooter pilot is up and running! Take a fun, convenient ride along the Centennial Trail with SCOOTY rental e-scooters. As part of a two-year pilot running until 2027, you can hop on an e-scooter anytime 24/7 between Brant Street, The Elgin Promenade and Burloak Drive. How to Rent and Ride … More Scoot Along the Centennial Trail: E-Scooter Pilot Launch