Conservation Halton, Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum

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Conservation Halton

Site: Burlington - Britannia Rd

Service: Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum

Record #: MIL4095

Last Modified: 07 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 02 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-336-1158
Fax	905-336-7014
E-Mail	web@hrca.on.ca
Website	www.conservationhalton.ca/education/#green-space-Newcomer-Youth-Climate-Forum
Social Media	Flickr, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Linda Scott, Manager, Visitor Experience; Phone: ext 0; Email: lscott@hrca.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Phone: ext 226

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	Conservation Halton Administration Office 2596 Britannia Rd Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Intersection	Guelph Line and Britannia Rd
Physical Access	Not Applicable - depends on location

Agency Information

Funding

Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Fundraising ; Fees

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Conservation Halton's Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum, launched in 2021 with RBC Tech for Nature. The program empowers youth ages 14-29 to learn about climate change, develop practical skills, and build friendships. Workshops provide volunteer hours, leadership training, and project engagement. Gain skills in environmental monitoring, technology, and innovation. Topics include: Learn more about the current climate crisis, climate science, and its local and global impact Learn how to use technology to collect and interpret environmental data Participate in nature-based climate solutions (e.g., tree planting, invasive species removal, native seed collection) Learn about native Ontario plants and animals through outdoor learning Learn about government policies, laws, and initiatives related to climate action, adaptation, and mitigation Explore career paths related to climate science and environmental monitoring
Hours	Administration office open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm. Program hours vary with each program.
Areas Served	Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Mississauga ; Wellington County
Eligibility	Ages: 14 year(s) - 29 year(s) Self identified newcomer youth and young adults
Application	Contact for information or apply online.
Languages	English
Fees	Program ; fees may apply for some programs

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Newcomers
Youth Sub-Categories	Newcomer Settlement Services
Service Categories	Environmental Beautification ; Land Conservation ; Outdoor Environmental Education ~ Community Newcomers ; Outdoor Environmental Education ~ Youth

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