Calling all Seniors in Brampton South

If you are a senior over 55 living in Brampton, let us know if you are interested in becoming a Sustainability on My Mind instructor. Put on by the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN), this project is an extension to a series of successful events that were delivered in Mississauaga last year. Workshops will be delivered by seniors to seniors living in Brampton South. Workshop topics will be related to wellness and healthy sustainable living.

BEA Visits Parliament Hill

Meeting with MP Sonia Sidhu (second from the left) at her Ottawa office
Meeting with MP Sonia Sidhu (second from the left) at her Ottawa office

BEA Board members David and Dayle Laing, along with BEA member Cindy Evans visited MP Sonia Sidhu at her Parliamentary Office on Wednesday June 19th. Topics discussed included the status of the Active Transportation Fund, the New Horizons for Seniors grant program and general concerns about current government policy regarding the environment.

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BEA Board Members Recognized at Brampton’s Grow Green Awards

The BEA Board couldn’t be more proud that two of our members received awards at last Saturday’s Grow Green Festival, hosted by the City of Brampton at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre.

🏅 Climate Change Award, Individual: Julius Lindsay
🏅 Stewardship Award, Individual: Jeya Thavachandren
🏅 Stewardship Award, Business/Organization: The Food Quotient
🏅 Environmental Youth Award: Human Nature Projects Canada
🏅 Environmental Legacy Award: Pauline Thornham

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Brampton Climate Walk & Native Plant Tour at Dorchester Park

Hosted by Brampton Environmental Alliance in collaboration with Toronto Climate Week
Sunday June 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Dorchester Park, Brampton (Meeting point details will be confirmed upon registration)

What if your front yard, backyard, or boulevard could become a haven for bees, butterflies, and the plants that sustain them — right here in Brampton?

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Ever wondered how discarded packaging in the Blue Box becomes new packaging?

Most of us put something into the blue box every week and hope it gets recycled properly. Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes after the truck picks it up? How much of it actually gets recycled? Or, why materials need to be separated into the blue, black or green bins?

These are important questions that our BEA team is aiming to answer at an upcoming interactive workshop on Thursday, June 04, 2026. There you will learn why it is important to separate your waste, how to dispose of it in a way that has the least environmental impact, and how discarded material, like an old yogurt container, eventually become new packaging again.

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BEA Partners with Brampton Forestry, ACER and local schools to deliver tree monitoring

The BEA has partnered with Brampton Forestry and the Association of Canadian Educational Resources, (ACER) to provide tree monitoring services to sites at Batsman and Gore Meadows Parks. Students from Louise Arbour and Fletcher’s Meadows Secondary Schools participated in the 2-day event, Batsman Park on May 02nd and Gore Meadows Park on May 16th.

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TRCA Announces Climate Ready Homes Program

Climate Ready Homes

This past week I met with Sarah MacKell, from TRCA. Sarah is a Program Manager with the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Program (SNAP). You can read about the activities that the BEA has done with the Bramalea SNAP team over the past several years here.

Sarah was telling me about the Climate Ready Homes program that TRCA started in September 2025. The program builds on the success of SNAP. Climate Ready Homes is designed to help homeowners make practical, affordable upgrades that boost comfort, save money, and prepare for a changing climate. It provides access to personalized guidance, financial incentives and educational workshops on a variety of topics including:

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BEA hosts most successful AGM in its history!

Over 100 people, aged 11 to 80, from all different walks of Brampton life, attended the Brampton Environmental Alliance Annual General Meeting this past Monday March 02nd. Co-hosted by BEA Board members Amisha Moorjani and Gunjan Sharda, the meeting took place at the Unifor Local 1285 Hall, where the group was warmly welcomed by Local 1285 President, Vito Beato following the land acknowledgement delivered by BEA Board member Yarim Hinojosa.

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Be a Part of Something Big – Join the Brampton Environmental Alliance

An appeal written by BEA youth council member Srishti Rao

Do you believe in a cleaner, healthier, more environmentally sustainable Brampton?
Imagine a city where we can protect green spaces, reduce waste, promote healthier lifestyles, and work together on environmental solutions that matter?

Look no further, it’s…

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Register for 2026 BEA Annual General Member Meeting

BEA AGM
2024 BEA AGM attendees

The Brampton Environmental Alliance is pleased to invite
members and guests to the
Annual General Meeting.

When: Monday March 2, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
Where: Unifor Local 1285 Hall,
1 – 23 Regan Road

Brampton ON L7A 1B2

Members will elect the 2026 BEA Board and help the Alliance determine its priorities for 2026 and beyond. The action-packed agenda will cover topics of interest including:

  • Monitoring Brampton’s Air Quality (impact of the Emerald expansion),
  • Environmental Priorities – a city of Brampton perspective
  • Environmental Sustainability – A Brampton business perspective
  • On the Campaign Trail – Making the environment an 2026 municipal election issue

We are pleased to welcome the following guest speakers:

  • Pam Cooper – Manager, Environmental Planning, City of Brampton
  • Karen Wirsig – Environmental Defence
  • Jaipaul Massey Singh – CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

Register to receive agenda updates
The meeting is free and open to EVERYONE whether a BEA member or not.
(Only BEA members are allowed to vote on BEA business matters).

Space is limited. Register now to reserve your seat

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