Bay Area Climate Change Council (BACCC)

Repair Cafe Registration Form | HPL The accessibility door at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

🛠️ Repair Café at HPL

Get household items fixed with help from HPL volunteers. Reduce waste and learn new skills! 📅 Feb 28 | 1–4 PM 📍 Concession Branch, 565 Concession St, Hamilton

👉https://www.hpl.ca/forms/repair-cafe-registration-form
#RepairCafe #Sustainability

Winter Wanderings: Guided Snowshoeing Tours - Conservation Halton Pre-book your winter break snowshoeing experience at Crawford Lake Conservation Area Step into the season with us at Winter Wanderings: Guided Snowshoeing Tours and embark along the snowy trails of...

❄️ Winter Wanderings

Enjoy guided snowshoeing on winter trails! Learn about Indigenous traditions, wildlife, and more. 📅 Weekends Jan 10–Feb 16 📍 Crawford Lake Conservation Area

👉https://www.conservationhalton.ca/event/winter-wanderings-guided-snowshoeing-tours/2025-12-26/

Winter Walk at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary - Hamilton Naturalists' Club Join HNC staff Jen and Brittany for a winter walk through Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. We'll explore the property in a new season and see what animals might be active right now. Dress for…

🚶‍♀️❄️ Winter Walk at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary

Explore the landscape and spot active wildlife. 📅 Feb 14 | 1–3 pm 📍 Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary

#WinterWalk #BurlOnt

👉https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-walk-at-sheelah-dunn-dooley-nature-sanctuary/

Winter Bike Day Fri 13 Feb, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. [EST]: Join us on Winter Bike Day to celebrate cycling! Friday February 13, 2026 7:30am-9:30am King William Street between James Street North and Hughson Street.…

Winter Bike Day is back! ❄️🚲

Ride, connect, and celebrate winter cycling with free refreshments and great company. 📅 Feb 13 | 7:30–9:30 AM 📍 King William St & James St N

Details: tockify.com/hamilton.cyc...
#HamOnt #BikeMonth

Seedy Saturday Discover the joys of backyard gardening, local food production, pollinator-friendly gardens, and sustainable practices. Dive into a world of heirloom and organic seeds, and be part of a growing…

Seedy Saturday Hamilton 2026 🌱

Garden, share, and connect with Hamilton’s green community. 📅 Feb 7 | 10 AM–3 PM 📍 Central Library, 55 York Blvd

Details: www.greenventure.ca/seedysaturday
#HamOnt #Gardening

Critical Conversations Series: Health case for a fossil fuel ad ban 🌍🩺

Join the discussion on climate change, advertising & public health. 📅 Feb 5 | 12–1 PM 📍 Online (Zoom)

👉 www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-cas...

#HamOnt #ClimateChange

Stories of Hope Let's meet up at SHED Brewing in Dundas for "Stories of Hope" on Tuesday February 3. Local land stewards will share their experiences with re-wilding and creating space for nature as we face climate…

Stories of Hope

Be inspired by local land stewards as they share how they are restoring the land in response to climate change. 📅 Feb 3 | 7 PM 📍 SHED Brewing, 65 Hatt Street, Dundas

👉https://actionnetwork.org/events/stories-of-hope

Enjoy winter moments, connect with nature, and take part in small community activities this February! ❄️✨

Follow the thread to see what’s going on this month!

7/8 Buying or selling? 🏡

Ask your real estate agent: "How do you assess climate resilience in property value?"

6/8 Let’s talk market value. 📈

Buildings without efficiency retrofits may soon face a "Brown Discount" (lower value), while resilient homes benefit from a "Green Premium."

Safety and robustness = higher property value over time.

5/8 Water damage is a leading cause of insurance claims. 💧

Resilient buildings use smart stormwater management and drought-resistant landscaping to protect property value and reduce risk. It's built-in protection.

4/8 The real estate industry depends on insurance.

Without proactive government support and resilient building standards, we risk coverage becoming unaffordable—or unavailable—in high-risk zones. 🚫🏚️

3/8 High-performance construction safeguards your home against climate hazards like flooding and extreme heat. 🌡️⛈️

It’s not just about energy efficiency; it’s about ensuring the structure—and the people inside—can withstand unpredictable events.

2/8 📉 The economic impact is real.

Did you know? 2024 was the most expensive year ever for Canadian insurance claims, totaling $8.9 billion.

Record-breaking claims drive up premiums for everyone, regardless of where you live.

1/8 Green buildings aren’t just about the climate—they’re long-term investments. 💰

As extreme weather becomes the norm, resilience is the only way to protect your physical and financial assets.

Here is why your next home needs to be climate-ready. 🧵👇 #GreenRealEstate #HamOnt

👍 Share this Knowledge!
Help plan a future-ready, community-focused, and thriving Burlington!
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💬 Start a conversation
🤝 Encourage others to review the draft and have their say
Survey closes on February 6!

💭Why does it matter?
It will shape:
• City priorities
• Policies & programs
• Long-term investments
The draft is out and community feedback will help determine what comes next

Horizon 2050 - Shaping Burlington's Future We are creating our next long-term vision and strategic plan – Horizon 2050 and we want to hear from you! Horizon 2050 will guide the choices City leadership makes today and over the next 25 years.…

✨ Horizon 2050 Survey
The City has released a draft of Horizon 2050, a long-term vision guiding decisions for the next 25 years. Now they want to hear from you.
Survey link 👉 www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/horizon2050

Survey ends at Feb 6

#BurlOnt #Horizon2050

Climate Mitigation means achieving Net Zero by cutting emissions. Sustainable building regulations mandate high energy efficiency to reduce heating/cooling loads. It pushes fuel switching to electric systems, lowering your bills and the city’s carbon footprint. #NetZero2050

(3/3) We have work to do.
⚠️ Industry (steel) still accounts for 71% of Hamilton's emissions.
⚠️ Green Building Standards were delayed for cost review.
⚠️ Federal funding for the Decarbonization Hub was unsuccessful.
To hit 2040, we need to close these gaps now. #HamiltonON

(2/3) Real progress in #HamOnt! 2024 Climate Wins:
✅HSR ridership hit 21.84M (+14.5%), beating pre-pandemic levels.
✅Tree planting exceeds target by 11% (55k+ trees!).
✅'Better Homes Hamilton' launched 0% interest loans for retrofits.
Momentum is building! 🚍🌳 #ClimateAction

(1/3) Hamilton’s 2025 Climate Progress Report is out!
📢 Big News: Staff recommend accelerating the Net-Zero target from 2050 to 2040 to align with global science.
Urgent gaps remain: Emissions from buildings & industry actually increased in 2023. #HamiltonClimate #NetZero2040

Climate Adaptation is key in the Bay Area (flash flooding, heat domes). Sustainable buildings help reduce the Urban Heat Island effect, ensure proper stormwater management, and improve health with cleaner indoor air. It's about adjusting to the unavoidable. #ClimateAdaptation

New green buildings protect you during extreme weather. GDS ensures structures are future-ready, safeguarding health during heat domes and power outages. Passive house design holds temps below 26°C during a 3-day blackout. Your home becomes your shield. #ClimateResilience

Winterlit - Conservation Halton Visti Mountsberg's Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations

Winterlit at Mountsberg ✨
Experience the magic of winter nights! ❄️ Enjoy a moonlit stroll through sustainably sourced, illuminated art trails. 📅 Fri & Sat evenings in Jan 📍 Mountsberg Conservation Area
Plan your visit: www.conservationhalton.ca/winterlit/
#Winterlit #ConservationHalton

Events - Action 13 Dates for upcoming Dundas Repair Cafe are: November 15, 2025 January 24, 2026 March 28, 2026 June 20, 2026   Got stuff you need to have fixed? Don’t throw it away! Bring it to the Dundas Repair Cafe…

Dundas Repair Café 🛠️
Don't toss it—fix it! ♻️ The Dundas Repair Café is back to help you save your broken items. 📅 Jan 24 @ 10:00 AM 📍 Dundas Town Hall (Upper Level)
Learn to repair with our volunteers and reduce waste! 👇 www.action13.ca/events/
#RepairCafe #Dundas #CircularEconomy

The Climate Crisis and AI for Health Join us at JCB's Lecture series featuring Dr Loïc Lannelongue Co-hosted by T-CAIREM, TRANSFORM HF, CCCHSC and AMS

Climate Crisis & AI for Health 🤖
How do we balance AI innovation with environmental responsibility? 🌍 Free Lecture: The Climate Crisis and AI for Health 📅 Jan 28 @ 4:00 PM 📍 Toronto or via Zoom
Register here: shorturl.at/BG8aF
#ClimateAction #AI #GlobalHealth

Beekeeping for Beginners 🐝
Start your buzzing journey in 2026! 🍯 Beekeeping for Beginners: Workshop 1 of 4 📅 Jan 10 @ 10:00 AM 📍 312 Dundas St E, Waterdown
Discover the basics in this fun, hands-on workshop. 👇 shorturl.at/Gyetj
#Beekeeping #HamOnt #Sustainability

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Hamilton Budget Delegations 🗣️
Have a say in how your city spends money! 💰 Hamilton Budget Delegations begin Jan 19 @ 3:00 PM, with sessions running Jan 23-30.
Check the calendar & voice your opinion: shorturl.at/3ZvSB

#HamOnt #CityBudget #LocalDemocracy

Who says January is for hibernation? The Bay Area is buzzing with opportunities to get involved, connect with nature, reduce waste, and meet your neighbours. Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area this month! Here are 5 events for you to get excited about in January: