The Environmental Action Committee works to protect and improve our city's natural spaces. We encourage community involvement in environmental projects, from tree planting to clean up events. By working together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful city.
About us
Our mandate: To encourage environmental responsibility, city-wide beautification, promote recreation and active transportation usage and civic pride through community action.
Our vision: To achieve a clean and safe environment and encourage stewardship of natural resources through conservation, recycling, and planning. We focus on growing the urban forest and promoting the use of trails and bikeways.
What we do
We serve an advisory role to the city council that:
- Attends and actively contributes to committee meetings
- Helps create and bring life to a variety of events and programs
- Participates in community activities
- Share ideas on topics that support the committee’s mandate
Donate to environmental causes
Each year, we plant trees and pollinator-friendly plants to create a greener city. You can support these efforts by making a donation. We accept both monetary and in-kind contributions.
Want to help?
Volunteer with us
Get involved in local environmental projects! Volunteer opportunities include tree planting, pollinator garden installations, community clean-up events, and adopt-a-street/trail/park or walkway.
Apply to be on the committee
Applications to join the committee are closed for this council term (2023-2026).
Committee meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting location: MacBain Community Centre Board Room, 7150 Montrose Road
Meeting dates and times:
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Committee members
- Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
- Councillor Mike Strange
- John Anstruther
- Jennifer Baldinelli
- John Brucato
- Paul Bongers
- Aniko Bzdyl
- Debbie Cank-Thatcher
- Sheila DeLuca
- Frank Fohr
- Pat Futino
- Patricia Mascarin
- Carly Milani
- John Morocco
- Tina Overstrom
City liaison:
Jeff Guarasci, Community Development Coordinator
905-356-7521 x 3314
[email protected]
Committee rules
