The Environment Committee champions issues affecting our greenspace and community. It supports the BCA in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities on environmental matters by providing a local perspective and leading initiatives on:
- Health, protection, and a safe enjoyment of the natural environment;
- Beautification of our community;
- Prosperity and proliferation of trees and the tree canopy;
- Management of invasive species;
- Awareness around air quality;
- Local actions that focus on climate change and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and
- Promotion of environmental awareness and providing opportunities for community participation in environmentally-related activities.
The Environment Committee leads initiatives related to the beautification of our wonderful community with the goal to enhance the liveability of our neighbourhood. Initiatives include the Community Clean-Up, information sharing on environment-related topics, Garage Sale and Recycling events.
Our Climate page provides articles on projects homeowners can undertake to reduce their impact on the environment.
Visit our LDD (Spongy Moth page if you are concerned about infestations in Blackburn Hamlet.
Neighbourwoods is a is a volunteer-based program designed to take an inventory of trees on private property.
Tick Talk provides more information on Ticks and Lyme disease.
The Tree Team page highlights past work to improve the tree canopy in Blackburn Hamlet.
If you are interested in planning an environment related initiative, please contact enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca and be part of our environment team! We would love to hear your ideas!
- What a Difference after the Spring Clean Up!
by Lisa Margeson On April 25, the annual Blackburn Hamlet Spring Clean Up had a great turnout of almost 200 participants! Thanks to their efforts, hundreds of bags of garbage were removed from the main streets, all the parks, school areas, the community garden, and even up to the Green’s Creek toboggan hill. And the - Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Continuation Open House # 2
Notice of Open House #2 Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Landfill Continuation June 18, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Le Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa 3349 Navan Road, Orléans, Ontario K1W 0K7 Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (WCC) has initiated the Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Assessment - Community Garage Sale: May 2nd
Spring is coming, which means it is time to declutter your home and prepare for our annual Community Garage Sale! This is your chance to pass these items along, hoping they may ‘spark joy’ in someone else, and make some extra cash in the meantime! Or maybe you’ve been searching for a great deal on - Blackburn Spring Cleanup
Join us for our Blackburn Spring Clean-up on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Meet us at the Community Hall at 9:30 am to get your area assignment and supplies (garbage bags and gloves) for the clean-up in Blackburn. The event wraps up at 11:30 am, followed by a thank-you BBQ (vegetarian and halal options available). Bring - Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Landfill ContinuationNotice of Open House #1 Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Landfill Continuation February 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Le Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa 3349 Navan Road, Orléans, Ontario K1W 0K7 Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (WCC) has initiated the Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Assessment
- Community Tree Planting
Don Kelly, BCA Director Many hands made light work on October 4 to plant over 1,000 new trees! Earlier this year, the City of Ottawa acquired the property at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard (the former convent and dormitory grounds off St. Joseph Boulevard). Councillor Dudas held consultations on what the community wanted to see happen