Town of Erin Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee
5684 Trafalgar Rd N0B 1Z0 Erin, ON, Canada

Apply today. Details can be found at www.erin.ca

Are you, or do you know, someone in the Town of Erin doing great things for the environment? Nominate them today for the $500 Environmental Award. Details here www.erin.ca

Nominate your Environmental Hero for the $500 Erin Environmental Award. Visit www.erin.ca for details. #townoferin #villageoferin

Are you, or do you know someone in the Town of Erin working toward a better environment? Visit www.erin.ca for more information. #townoferin #villageoferin #erinontario

Daylight Savings Time - Sunday, March 14 @ 2:00 am - set your clocks ahead one hour. Use this as a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. County residents can drop their alkalline batteries (up to D size) into the Battery Tubes located in all 14 Wellington County Library branches. The collected batteries will be recycled to make steel. #townoferin

Today we celebrated Liz Armstrong, the recipient of the 2020 Town of Erin Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee’s Environment Award. Liz has been an... environmental steward in the community for many years and an active member of our community. Thank you for everything you do in keeping #ErinGreen, Liz! Town of Erin Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee See more

Found an injured turtle? Call the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre immediately at 705-741-5000 and they will identify a local clinic or rehabilitator who can help. The OTCC is dedicated to turtle rehabilitation and conservation. They treat, rehabilitate and release injured turtles, perform research, and conduct education and outreach programs.

Compost Available for Town of Erin Gardeners! The Town of Erin Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee has arranged for 10 yards of high quality compost to be made available to Town of Erin gardeners. It is located at the Town of Erin Works Yard at 5684 Trafalgar Road N, Hillsburgh and costs $1.00 for a five gallon bucket. Please bring your own buckets, containers and shovels.... All proceeds will go to East Wellington Community Services. Because of Covid-19, we are asking that payment be made via e-transfer to: [email protected] The compost was generously donated by John Leenders 519-831-0100.

DYK that turtle nesting season is upon us and that turtles often nest along the shoulders of roads due to their sandy substrate? Female turtles looking for nesting sites along roadsides or trying to access nearby wetlands are at risk of mortality from vehicle traffic. If your property is home to turtle habitat, turtle crossing signs are available to remind drivers to slow down. The signs are $5 each - contact any member of ESAC or call Jay at 519-362-3383 to get yours. And for more information on threats to Snapping Turtles and what you can do to help, visit: https://www.erin.ca//use/files/SAR%20Snapping%20Turtle.pdf.

Today is the first Provincial Day of Action on Litter. By reducing single use plastics, choosing products with less packaging, and properly recycling, we can reduce waste in our home and community.

ESAC has extended the deadline for nominations for our 2020 Environment Award to May 31, 2020!

Spring is almost here! Do you have your rain barrel yet? Rain barrels conserve water, reduce runoff, and promote plant and soil health. And, they are available for pick-up right in town for only $60! Call Jay at 519-362-3383 to get yours.

DYK - the mission of ESAC (Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee) is to provide sound environmental advice to our Council, develop partnerships with neighbours, businesses and the community, communicate important environmental issues, and help make Erin a sustainable, climate-change ready, and environmentally progressive community. Find out more at: https://www.erin.ca//environmental-and-sustainability-advi

Seedy Saturday, hosted by the Erin Garden Club is this Saturday at the Erin United Church! Seed exchange, local vendors, gardening advice, free presentations and more!

Invasive species negatively impact our native biodiversity. Check out how to identify these persistent, problematic species and how they’re being managed.

Are you a citizen, group, business, club, or organization contributing to environmental sustainability within the Town of Erin? Consider applying to ESAC's annual Environment Award! The deadline has been extended to May 31, 2020!

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JUST IN: In an effort to provide green solutions for residents and tourists, the Town of Erin has installed a water fountain and bottle filling station at McMillan Park! . . #ErinProud