Category: Environment
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Community Garage Sale
Clutter busters and thrifters unite! It’s the Blackburn Hamlet Community Garage Sale! This year’s garage sale will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 8am to 2pm. The entire community is invited…rain or shine! Hamlet residents do not need to register or sign up – simply put out a table and join in! As we…
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Sustainability Tip: Run Your Own Clothing Swap
Published in The BANAR April 2024 Jenny Lawrence, BCA There are many reasons to love a clothing swap. Aside from getting a free update to your wardrobe, it’s a fun, affordable way to reduce our consumption of fast fashion. But it doesn’t stop at clothes! Done well, swaps can make for a fun opportunity for…
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Adopt a Tree – Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who applied to adopt one of our fruit trees/shrubs this year through Adopt a Tree. Please join us in congratulating: Heather who adopted Fergie the Fig Tree; Sarah who adopted Rakash the Almond tree; Marie who adopted Mirtilo the blueberry bush; and Ashley who adopted Betty the yellow birch! Congratulations to…
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National Tree Day Coloring Contest Winner – Gagnant du concour de coloriage sur la Journée nationale de l’arbre
Mon arbre préféré c’est… Félicitations à Owen qui a gagné le panier-cadeau thème sur le thème de la rentrée scolaire valeur de 50$ de Métro pour sa participation dans le Concours de coloriage pour la Journée nationale de l’arbre. On a reçu 141 soumissions! J’aimerais remercier le personnel de Métro et leur gestionnaire Sara, pour le…
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Blackburn Hamlet Tick Talk
Published in The BANAR, August 2023 On July 9, several community leaders and residents attended a focus group on ticks and Lyme Disease, the purpose of which was to: learn more about ticks and Lyme Disease, share experiences, learn ways to help mitigate risks in Blackburn Hamlet, and start developing a plan. A big thank…
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National Tree Day Colouring Contest
Blackburn Hamlet National Tree Day colouring contest open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet only. Colour in the entry form below with an image answering the question. One (1) random draw of one (1) back-to-school-themed gift basket by Metro with approximate retail value of $50. Chances of winning the prize depend on the total number of…