#WorldBeeDay raises awareness about our reliance on pollinators such as bees to maintain our ecosystem. Unfortunately pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities and #WorldBeeDay provides an opportunity to reflect on our collective responsibilities in helping our pollinator friends. Wondering how you can bee part of the solution?…
Happy Earth Day to all of our global citizens! In recognition of #EarthDay, we invite you to take action and help to #RestoreOurEarth. One vital resource for the well-being of our planet, and ourselves, is trees. Trees are like the lungs of the earth; without their leaves, they actually look similar to lungs! Benefits of trees:…
As we continue to recognize Soil Conservation Week, we look back at some of the historic farms in Mississauga and their impact on our landscape. Allison Family & the “Fairview Manor Farm” Andrew Allison (1802-1866) came to Canada from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1825. He acquired a 200-acre farm property at the northeast corner…
Today we are in day two of the three day of climate action leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2021. The theme this year is #RestoreOurEarth and focuses on some of the actions individuals can take that will make a significant contribution to restoring and preserving a sustainable planet. One of these actions…
April 20, 2021 starts off the three days of climate action leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2021. The theme for #EarthDay this year is #RestoreOurEarth which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. The day brings to the forefront the collective responsibility we…