CALEDON currents

While the climate is changing, our response can be proactive rather than reactive. This campaign utilizes targeted digital storytelling and local expertise to provide residents with a practical toolkit for home and community resilience. By focusing on the "currents" of change. - water, energy, gardening and community connection - this campaign bridges the gap between the Town of Caledon's high-level Climate Action Plan and the everyday lives of its residents.

  • Various vegetables sitting on wooden cutting board

    Water + Storm Water

    “Slow it down, Soak it up” Promoting rain gardens, permeable surfaces, and flood prevention to protect property.

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  • Plastic containers of food lined up in fridge with stickers and barcodes on them

    Energy + Green House Gases (GHGs)

    “Efficiency is the New Currency” Guiding residents through home energy audits, heat pump transitions, and the shift to LEDs.

  • Vegetable fridge wall at a grocery store

    Sustainable Gardening

    “Rooted in Reslience” Using native plants and tree canopies to provide natural cooling and support local biodiversity.

  • Health + Well Being

    “Cool and Connected” Managing heat stress through shade initiatives and fostering mental well-being via community engagement.

  • Emergency Preparedness

    “Ready for the Storm” Ensuring every household has a plan for power outages and extreme weather, knowing exactly where to find local info.

  • CARE Workshop - How to Climate Proof our Community"

    Join ecoCaledon, the Brampton Environmental Alliance, and ACER for an interactive workshop! The workshop will feature interactive discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and information tables hosted by a diverse group of community partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore local incentive programs, and take home practical resources to climateproof their homes and yards.

    CARE Workshop