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18 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, February 10, 2011 2he Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Willow Park gets $19,995 grant for a renewable energy education station Willow Park Ecology Centre (WPEC) reintroduced through the generous supreceived a grant of $19,995 from Sobeys port of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Earth Day Canada (EDC) Community The renewable energy education program Environment Fund for a Renewable En- will be designed to meet the needs of area ergy Education Station (REES), to be set schools, and provide outreach to the wider up at the park in Norval. community at a time when interest in adIt will provide a hands-on learning dressing climate change issues is strong. environment about The system will be renewable energy for housed on the roof Family Winter Fun Day students. The project of an existing gazeCome out and enjoy the snow at Wilincludes the installa- low Park Ecology Centre on Family Day, bo, with seating for tion of a solar pho- (Monday, Feb. 21), 2-3:30 p.m. Learn proper education. tovoltaic system and how to play Snowsnakes and other snow "We encourage loweather station; the games. Try your skills at building a snow cal businesses, famidevelopment of cur- sculpture. Volunteers will teach you lies, and community riculum-linked edu- WHOOOOs calling in your neighbour- groups to become cational materials; hood (is that a short or long-eared owl?) stakeholders in the and the expansion of Register for this free session at www. park's future by volcurrent educational willowparkecology.com or, for further unteering their time offerings. details, teresa@willowparkecology.com to undertake various "These funds will or call 905-873-0614. WPEC is located construction and resaugment our Trillium right beside Norval Park, a short walk toration projects in grant and allow us to from the Mary St. parking lot. the park; in return develop educational they will receive the and community prointangible benefits of grams based on using the equipment. team-building and the satisfaction of giving The station is slated to be ready for use back to the environment," said Martin. "In by the summer of 2011," said Carolyn the past few years we have benefitted from Martin, WPEC spokesperson. the efforts of PCL Constructors, Frito-Lay, This project is important to address the Canadian Tire Corporation, YEPP, MNR outdoor environmental education needs Stewardship Rangers, Guides, Scouts, and of the communities of north Halton and many others in providing... help with varinorth Peel, and to enhance the educa- ous maintenance/construction projects." Info: willowparkecology.com. tional programs at the park that have been HALTON HILLS Family Day Household Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes FEBRUARY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 21 FAMILY DAY 22 23 AREA 1, 3, 4, 5 COLLECTION MOVES 24 25 AREA 2 COLLECTION MOVES 26 "ue to the $amily "ay holiday, household waste collection services the week of $ebruary 21 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Please check your 2011 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) will be closed Monday, $ebruary 21, 2011 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday a.m. to 30 p.m. 500 Regional Road 25, Milton $or a full list of HWMS fees, visit www.halton.ca/waste or contact Halton Region. 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