Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford


WE ARE CITIZENS OF MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD AND AREA WORKING TOGETHER TO CONTRIBUTE TO A SUSTAINABLE, SOCIALLY JUST, LOW-CARBON FUTURE.

What's Happening

  • The Reuse Centre at the Merrickville-Wolford Landfill site is open for business. Residents can drop off and/or find used items at the Centre each Saturday morning from 9:00 to 12:00. A list of acceptable donations is available, and volunteers will be at the site to help out.
    If you are interested in getting involved or if you have any general questions, you can contact us at info@sustainableMW.org.
    You can also check out the Rideau Environmental Action League REAL Deal Reuse Store and Environment Centre in Smiths Falls.
  • Now that the Fall season is here, be sure to save some of your vegetable and flower seeds to donate to add to the Merrickville Seed Library. Located in the Merrickville Public Library, the Seed Library provides free vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to the community. The goal is to promote self sustainability by collecting seeds from local growers.
    If you are new to seed saving, there are many sources of information to help you out including the Seed Savers Exchange site, which has links to helpful tutorials.
  • Do you have something extra to share? Why not donate it to the Merrickville Food Cupboard? The Food Cupboard helps individuals and families in our community when they need it. Non-perishable items and financial contributions are always welcome. Click here for more information on how to donate.
  • People throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Lanark County are working together to create a food system that nourishes everyone. Check out the FoodcoreLGL website for links to the updated Food Charter, a local food inventory, and other useful resources.

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You can make a difference

Take action and improve your practices at home

  • Aim for Zero Waste

    Simple steps to help conserve our natural resources and reduce pollution.

  • Plant a Garden

    Tips and support for planting and preserving your own vegetables.

  • Create a Wildlife Habitat

    You can cteate an area that helps local and migratory wildlife, and enjoy the benefits and beauty they bring.

  • Buy Local

    A list of farms and other helpful links to help you discover local food sources.

  • Green Building & Renovating

    How we build today has huge environmental impacts on how we thrive or survive tomorrow.

Current Initiatives & Projects

What we are doing in our community
Repair

Building a Network

Interested in meeting with like-minded people, building resources, or connecting with other organizations? We can't do it alone. If you are interested in collaborating, communications, or planning, there are lots of opportunities.

Supporting Sustainable Local Food Initiatives

Looking for ways to contribute to food security and support local farms? Join in the discussion and share your ideas!

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Enriching Local Gardens

Dreaming of building a stunning pollinator garden? Interested in seed exchanges? Help us support the Seed Library or discover some amazing alternatives to a traditional lawn.

Advocating for Change

Want to make your voice heard? Join us in encouraging and supporting our municipal leaders in making climate action a priority for our community.