The Reconnection Project

The Reconnection Project Connecting you to neighbours, nature and local events.

The Reconnection Project, created by Environmental Defence, connects people with nature and their neighbours by making it easy to learn about upcoming local events. Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. We know that community connection and c

ivic engagement are at the heart of real and effective environmental change. By connecting people with nature and neighbours, we can build more resilient communities in a changing climate.

Join us this Saturday for a guided nature walk at Windermere Basin! 🐦🌳🐟Located on the east side of Hamilton Harbour, Win...
06/10/2026

Join us this Saturday for a guided nature walk at Windermere Basin! 🐦🌳🐟

Located on the east side of Hamilton Harbour, Windermere Basin is a hidden gem worth adding to your list. Maybe you’ve wandered through Cootes Paradise or soaked up the views at Bayfront Park — but have you been here yet? Now’s your chance! ✨

This area is a vital habitat for local birds and fish, and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in rehabilitation and restoration of our ecosystems. 💚

We’ll be joined by Peter Langballe from the Hamilton Naturalists' Club who will be sharing his knowledge of the area and the incredible species that call it home. 🌾

The best part? It’s free — just make sure to register in advance to secure your spot!

🔗 https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/192426/event/1?ea.tracking.id=ReconnectMetaLink

Windermere Basin Guided Walk
🗓️ Saturday, June 13
⏰ 6:30–8 p.m.

📣 Calling all Hamiltonians! Do you have a “soot story”? If so, we want to hear it! Maybe you've wiped black soot off you...
06/04/2026

📣 Calling all Hamiltonians! Do you have a “soot story”? If so, we want to hear it!

Maybe you've wiped black soot off your windowsills, found it on your kids' hands or your pet's paws, noticed it on laundry left out to dry — or tasted it in the air on a morning walk.

📍 This Sunday, June 7, from 10–4, we'll be at Open Streets Hamilton at the Bernie Morelli Hub — collecting stories from Hamiltonians about their experiences with black soot in the city and pinning them to a community map.

Stop by, share your experience in 1–2 sentences, and see how your story connects to your neighbours'.

Together, we're building a real picture of how Hamilton's air quality is affecting people's homes, health and daily lives — and using those stories to push for change.

Come say hello. We can't wait to hear from you.

Full details here:
👉 https://www.hamilton.ca/openstreets

✨Our FREE Spring Clothing Swap series is BACK — and coming to a city near you! 🎉Come with some clean, gently used clothe...
04/17/2026

✨Our FREE Spring Clothing Swap series is BACK — and coming to a city near you! 🎉

Come with some clean, gently used clothes. Leave with some fresh new-to-you pieces! Zero dollars spent. 💸

Why we love a good swap:

👗 Refresh your wardrobe (without the price tag)
♻️ Keep perfectly good items out of landfills
🍓 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments
🫶 Build community and meet new friends!

Space is limited — register now! 🌸

🔗 https://linktr.ee/TheReconnectionProject

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April 25—Waterloo Region
April 25—Mississauga
May 2—Whitby
May 9—Brampton
May 9—Hamilton
May 30—Burlington

Looking for ways to get out and connect this April? 🌎🌷We’ve rounded up some of the best events happening this month in R...
04/10/2026

Looking for ways to get out and connect this April? 🌎🌷

We’ve rounded up some of the best events happening this month in Reconnect communities across the GTHA and beyond. 🙌

Visit our website to explore the full event map and find something near you!

🔗 https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect

P.S. Want the list sent straight to your inbox each month? Sign up for our free newsletter! 📬

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Brampton
Burlington
Durham
Hamilton
Mississauga
Oakville
Waterloo Region
York Region

What a day on the Chedoke Radial Trail! 🌿 On March 28, over two dozen people joined our Reconnect Hamilton community and...
04/07/2026

What a day on the Chedoke Radial Trail! 🌿

On March 28, over two dozen people joined our Reconnect Hamilton community and Nature at McMaster for a hike along this beautiful section of the Bruce Trail — complete with stunning waterfalls and sweeping Escarpment views. 🥾⛰️

The best part? This is just one of many free guided hikes and other events we have planned across the GTA and beyond this year, so there’s plenty more to look forward to!

👉 Want to be the first to know about upcoming events in your area?

Sign up for your local Reconnect newsletter here:
🔗 environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect

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