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25 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 13,2019 theifp.ca Gary Carr Regional Chair With a vibrant agricultural community, Halton is a great place to explore farms and nurseries, pick-your-own produce, visit local markets and participate in recreational activities - all year round. Halton's online Simply Local map is your guide to farms, markets and activities across the Region, including: Visit halton.ca or download the OneHalton app to use the map, sign up for our eNewsletter and learn more. Simply Fresh. Simply Fun. Simply Local Halton. Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. June 19 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Halton Region's DrinkingWater System Financial Plan 06 13 19 Providing reliable access to high quality drinking water is a top priority for Halton Region.We continue to invest in water infrastructure to meet the demands of a growing region and maintain a state of good repair. Halton Regional Council endorsed the DrinkingWater System Financial Plan for Halton Region on March 27, 2019. The approved Plan meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 453/07 of the Safe DrinkingWater Act, 2002 in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks'Municipal DrinkingWater Licensing Program. This program requires municipal water providers to plan for the long-term financial stability of their drinking water assets and systems. To read the DrinkingWater Financial Plan, visit halton.ca. To request a copy: • email accesshalton@halton.ca • call 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. • Farmer's markets • Pick-your-own produce locations • Agricultural fairs • Equestrian activities • Garden centres and nurseries Buy 1, Get 1 Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids • Accessories ARE YOUR EARS 60 YEARS? It's TIME to get them TESTED! Ph: 289-891-8833 120 Mill Street, Georgetown Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids AccessoriesHearing Testing, Hearing Aids and Accessories Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval is offering local residents multiple ways to interact with the natural world this month. Learn through engag- ing activities about strate- gies for removal and suc- cessful replacement of in- vasive species in Willow Park, and in your own backyard. The sessions will run on June 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon, and June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. They'll focus on a common garden invader, the garlic mustard, so it doesn't take over the forest floor. Help remove some while you en- joy an infusion of greenery and time for reflection; gloves and refreshments will be provided. A seasonal drumming circle with special guest Maya of the Circle of the Turtle will take place on June 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) Medicinal Garden for a facilitated cir- cle and walk to inspire your inner spirit and wel- come the next season with gratitude. Bring instru- ments or share with others, along with a donation. During the summer months, the centre also en- gages children aged four to 12 in nature during regular morning camp days. Willow Park Ecology Centre teaches students, volunteers and visitors of all ages how to care for the Earth. Its 20-year success- ful community initiative has restored the site to a wonderful range of biodi- versity within George- town's Hungry Hollow, a designated biodiversity hot spot along the Silver Creek ravine. To register for any of the aforementioned programs, visit www.willowparkecol- ogy.ca. WHAT'S ON Local youth pull garlic mustard from Willow Park. In total, students removed 242 pounds of invasive species this spring. Willow Park Ecology Centre photo INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM COMING TO ECOLOGY CENTRE ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE