The Town of Sidney is committed to climate action and environmental sustainability, but you can help make difference as we work towards becoming a more resilient and lower carbon community together.
Opportunities to take action on climate change or get involved in environmental initiatives will be shared here.
The 2022 Climate Action Plan contains a number of opportunities for community members to take action on climate change.
However, the relative impact of these actions will depend on your existing lifestyle.
Try out the Personal Greenhouse Gas Calculator developed by the District of Saanich. Then, check out the What You Can Do Actions from the Town of Sidney Climate Action Plan for ideas on where to start.
Some examples include:
Town staff will be hosting three more FREE Community Flood Risk Awareness presentations in 2024 and 2025. Click here to learn more. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming events.
Two lucky participants at each session will win a FREE 72-hour Emergency Preparedness Kit!
The Town of Sidney has launched some new initiatives to help support residents riding their bikes. These include:
Click here to learn more.
The Town of Sidney works with the Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT) every year to host various environmental stewardship events, such as invasive species pulls. In 2023, there were 3 invasive species pulling events including during the Tree Appreciation Day event. Information about 2024 programming to be announced.
For more information and to register online (registration is required), stay tuned for the GVGT event page launch, which will be posted here when available.
Information regarding the 2024 Tree Appreciation Day event will be posted here when available. Stay tuned!
For more information and to register online (registration is required), stay tuned for the GVGT event page launch, which will be posted here when available.
Do you have an idea to protect, rehabilitate, clean, or enhance the natural environment here in Sidney? Maybe you want to lead an invasive species pull, beach clean-up, or plant some trees? First, make sure to give our Stewardship Event Guide a read so you know how to get started.
Whether you already have a full plan developed for your initiative or are still in the brainstorming phase, we want to hear from you! The Town of Sidney has some resources that could help to support your initiative.
We would also love it if you would be willing to send us some pictures of your successful event so we can share your hard work with the community.
Any questions? Contact: climateaction@sidney.ca
Town staff will hosted two free Community Flood Risk Awareness presentations in April 2024 to discuss local flood risk in Sidney and how to prepare. Click here to learn more. Missed out? More presentations are planned for fall 2024 and spring 2025.
In partnership with the Greater Victoria Green Team
In partnership with the Greater Victoria Green Team
The Town partnered with Capital Bike to host an e-bike Try an E-Bike event in October 2023 and five bike skills courses in February and March 2024, including 3 e-bike skills courses and 2 kids bike skills courses. Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our two e-bike grand prize draw winners!
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Climate Action Plan Update engagement opportunities: