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Protecting and restoring green spaces in Oakville and connecting our community to nature.

Oakvillegreen is a non-partisan, grassroots environmental charity protecting and restoring nature in Oakville through community education and local action since 2000. Working closely with thousands of local volunteers, we protect and restore the ecological functions of local lands and waters, creating a more resilient and healthy community. We believe that through local, collaborative action, we can make a difference. Our approach is to empower community action by providing the tools, knowledge and opportunity for individuals to make change happen locally. Through direct engagement and the promotion of nature-based climate solutions, we work to create a greener Oakville.

10/31/2026

? Not all Halloween creatures are scary… Some are nature’s little helpers! These creepy crawlies have an important job in your garden. Although they look scary, these earwigs eat aphids, mites, and insect larvae, protecting your beautiful plants from pesky damage.

Spine-tailed earwigs are great decomposers too! They feed on dead leaves, dead insects, and other organic matter turning it into rich organic soil that feeds your garden.

They are also a great snack for our native birds, amphibians, and even some species of beetles and spiders.

Next time you see an earwig in your garden, think of them as the soldiers that are protecting and beautifying your space.

🚫Avoid use insecticides and pesticides
🍂Use mulch in your garden! Mulch has amazing benefits for your plants, but it also provides a habitat for our helpful decomposers

Follow along each week as we share stories and sightings of ! Sign up for our newsletter: www.oakvillegreen.org/newsletter-sign-up.

Photo credits: Julia Workman

10/29/2026

What a better way to end our fall outdoor season than having a nature walk with all these wonderful people willing to share, learn, and enjoy the magic of Mother Nature! 🍂🍁🍂
Visiting our planting sites is always special - we grow attached to these places and love returning. Thank you to everyone who joined us - we talked plants and seeds, bugs and birds, books and community! 🌱

We hope you can join us soon again and we will work hard to ensure we bring all these valuable programs to the community in 2027! 💚

10/25/2026

? Foxes may leave pieces of prey around their dens, and this is used as one of the field signs to pick up on fox activity or den use.

Inquisitive, agile, with lustrous fur, and a large, fluffy tail, red foxes are found Canada-wide. They live in family groups often sharing territory. As young foxes mature, some leave the group to secure their own territory, males often dispersing further, while the females may remain nearby to raise subsequent litters.

Their omnivorous diet consists of small mammals, birds, insects, eggs, amphibians, nuts, vegetation, and carrion. When hunting, they use their sight, smell, and exceptional hearing to detect and capture prey - notably, pouncing on a hidden prey they can only hear. Surplus food is stashed or buried for later, a behaviour called caching.

Co-exiting with these intelligent beings comes with maintaining a respectful distance and understanding their behaviour.

What can you do to help?

🚫 Do not intentionally or unintentionally feed foxes. Never leave pet food or unsecured garbage outside overnight, and avoid large bird feeders that can attract wildlife.
🐈‍⬛ Keep your companion animals on leash.
🦊 Do not approach, follow, or seek out opportunities to haze or otherwise aggravate wildlife. Give them space and allow them to move on undisturbed.

If a fox actively approaches you or does not move away:

🛑 Stop. Do not move toward it.
🧍 Stay calm and slowly back away.
🙆 Make yourself big.. Wave your hands above your head.
📢 Be loud. Shout, stomp your feet, and clap your hands.

📸 Follow along each week as we share stories and sightings of !

Photo credits: Anelia Tichkova

10/24/2026

We were joined by over 60 volunteers today at Valleyridge Park for our last tree planting event of the season! 🌳🍁🍂
Thank you to everyone who worked hard to plant 250 native trees and leave a legacy growing for the future!

A beautiful and hopeful thing to witness - adding biodiversity and restoring the valley for wildlife and watershed health but also restoring the human connection to the natural world.🌱

This project was made possible with the support of the Forestry Department at Town of Oakville, Oakville Community Foundation through their Urban Forest Fund, Green Communities Canada and Trees for Life !
THANK YOU!

We look forward to returning to these sites in 2027 and continuing our important work in the community! 💚

10/22/2026

Thank you Aviva Canada volunteers for joining us to do some vital tree care at Buttonbush Woods Park today! 🌳
Every tree we nurture today helps us growing a healthier forest for tomorrow. 💚
Your commitment to environmental initiatives and community volunteering is outstanding and we are thankful for our continuing partnership! 🌱

Look forward to more collaborations in the future!

10/18/2026

? Some insects are expert bee mimics! Drone flies mimic male honey bees in appearance and in flight patterns to protect themselves against predators.

Although they may look like small bees, drone flies can be identified by having only one pair of wings.

They can be found in a wide range of habitats from meadows and forest edges to gardens and urban areas, always within reach of the stagnant water their larvae need. As larvae, drone flies are known as ‘rat-tailed maggots’. These larvae live in muddy water and feed on decomposing organic matter.

Drone flies travel from flower to flower, sipping nectar and collecting pollen as they help pollinate many plants. They can be seen throughout the year, sometimes emerging from hibernation to feed on flowers during milder days in winter.

Want to help protect our buzzing drone fly neighbours?

Plant a diverse mix of native flowers to create the different microhabitats that support drone flies through all life stages. Choose accessible blooms: open, daisy-like flowers are especially attractive to many fly species because they provide easy access to nectar and pollen.

📸 Follow along each week as we share stories and sightings of ! Sign up for our newsletter: www.oakvillegreen.org/newsletter-sign-up.

Photo credits: Karen Brock

10/17/2026

Planting trees is one of the greatest acts of kindness, we give a gift to the future. 💚

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and supporters who came together to plant nearly 400 trees this morning! Every tree is a shared commitment and a promise for a more resilient future. 🌱

Together, we’re growing something that will last for generations. 💚

Thank you 🌲Nature Canada 🌄 , TD Friends of the Environment and Town of Oakville for your support and continuing partnership! 🌳🌳🌳

10/16/2026

Want to keep your yard colourful through winter and keep the birds coming? Plant Highbush Cranberry!

This perennial shrub features gemstone-like bright red berries which persist into late winter, offering visual interest and serving as an important food source for over-wintering birds, such as the American robin, cedar waxwing, and others.

In the fall, the plant's foliage puts on a striking display, its leaves turning red to purple.

As the shrub matures it forms a dense, rounded crown. A great addition to many backyards, as it is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Its berries, although very tart when raw, can be processed to make jams, jellies, juices, sauces, and syrups.

Photo credits: Karen Brock

10/15/2026

💚 A big thank you to the wonderful volunteers from DLL for rolling up their sleeves and helping us plant close to 150 trees this past Tuesday ! Your time, energy, and commitment to a greener, healthier community make a real difference.
Thankful for the support of Trans Canada Trail for making this event possible ! 🌳🌳🌳

10/14/2026

Join Oakvillegreen this Saturday, October 17th at Arbourview Park (2120 Arbourview Dr, Oakville). We will be planting over 300 trees! We will need lots of help, so join us to enjoy the fall colours while planting a future forest🌲🍁

Click the link below to Register:
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Oakville, ON

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+12898131568

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http://www.oakvillegreen.org/

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