Environmental activities

See the Calendar section of the website for full conference details. 

Registrations 

Online or by phone at 450 455-3371, option 1

From April 26th to April 29th, 2024, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) will participate in a global bioblitz called the Défi nature urbaine, organized by the Réseau Biodiversité au campus, Technoparc Oiseaux and the Fédération canadienne de la faune. During these four days, residents from over 400 cities around the world will attempt to document as many species of wildlife and flora as possible using the free iNaturalist application.

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is joining the movement by organizing a bioblitz at parc-nature Harwood on April 27th, starting at 9 am. During this free and registration-free activity, citizens will contribute to establishing the biodiversity profile in Vaudreuil-Dorion, while advancing urban conservation efforts.

What is a bioblitz?

A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Bioblitzes are great ways to engage the public to connect to their environment while generating useful data for science and conservation.

Schedule

About Éco-Pivot

Éco-Pivot is an organization whose mission is to provide support in the development of ecological corridors in urban contexts, whether it be with citizen groups, institutions, or municipal bodies.

About Pierre Molina

As a resident of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Pierre Molina holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a Master's degree in Biology specialized in Ornithology from the Université de Montréal. He has several years of experience in wildlife management, particularly focusing on birds of prey.

Steps to follow

• Download the iNaturalist mobile application for free on Google Play or the App Store.
• Find wildlife and plants.
• Take a photo of the species you've identified with your mobile phone.
• Upload your observations to the iNaturalist app. The scientific community will validate your entries.

Adding an Observation on a Mobile Device

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has been organizing the Horticultural Fair since 2020. Citizens can come and pick up compost, wood chips, eco-friendly grass seeds, shrubs, small trees, and more. Once planted, these plants will contribute to greening and beautifying the city.

In 2024, the Horticultural Fair will take place from May 10th to May 12th at the municipal arena.

Registration

Registration starts on May 1st at 9 a.m.
Citizen card required
Registrations will end on May 7th at 4:30 p.m. or until availability and stock are exhausted.

By appointment:

• Purchase of shrubs (maximum of two per citizen)
  Cost: $10 per shrub (online payment upon reservation)
• Compost and wood chips
  at the arena (9, rue Jeannotte) and at the second distribution location at 5130, route Harwood (at the intersection of montée Alstonvale)

Check the complete description of plants available this year.

Schedule

Demonstrations

Kiosks

Engineering and Environment Department (Environment Division):

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Free distribution of melliferous plants, grass seed, milkweed seed and compostable bags
• Promotion of the biodiversity islands pilot project
• Information on organic waste collection

L'Effet papillon, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Seed bomb-making workshop
• Monarch butterfly awareness

COMQUAT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Environmental literacy
• Raising awareness of residual materials management

Municipal library:

Bouturothèque and Jardinothèque, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Exchange of cuttings and seeds

Public Works Department:

Urban Forestry and Horticulture, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Raising awareness of the importance of the urban canopy
• Horticultural advice
• Free tree distribution thanks to the ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP)
• Perennial plant exchange. Bring perennials to give away or exchange!

L'Atelier Paysan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Tips for a successful vegetable garden with Katryne Delisle

Hub Vaudreuil-Soulanges, 13 h à 16 h

• Mobile farmers' market to buy local produce

As part of Tree and Forests Month and Quebec Intergenerational Week, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion, in collaboration with the Association Panda de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, is organizing a tree-planting event at Maison-Valois Park on May 24, starting at 5:30 pm.

This activity aims to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds around a common goal: protecting the environment. The planting will have a positive impact on both urban biodiversity and the fight against climate change.

• Limited places
• Registration from May 13 to 23: environnement@ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca or 450 455-3371, option 1

We recommend that you wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget your water bottle!

Since 2020, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has been organizing the Chasse aux trésors to give a second life to objects. Citizens are invited to drop off furniture or other objects at the curb that they wish to give to the next person. On a first-come, first-served basis, interested parties will be able to take possession of these treasures, free of charge.

The Chasse aux trésors  take place in May and September. Citizens wishing to dispose of items can drop them off at the curb at 8 a.m. This year, no registration with the City is required. Participants will simply have to place a sign indicating "To Donate" next to their items.

It is important to note that all items not collected must be picked up by 9 p.m. on Sunday. In case of rain, the decision to take the items outside or not is up to the participants. Thank you for your understanding.

Household hazardous waste and unprotected sharps will not be allowed to be displayed at the curb during the event, which will take place rain or shine.

Dates in 2024:

• May 25 and 26
• September 28 and 29

Every year, from May to August, environmental awareness officers travel the streets of the City to answer citizens' environmental questions. They educate, inform and advise the public on environmental protection, in addition to leading various environmental awareness activities.

The Réparothon is held every year in October. This free activity offers citizens the opportunity to discuss and repair various objects. The offer changes from year to year. In 2024, the Réparothon will be held on October 26 at the Centre multisports André-Chagnon.

Kiosks on location:

• Aiguisage CL (knife sharpening - maximum of 3);
• Cercle des fermières (simple clothing repair);
• PC-Teck (solving computer problems);
• Scout 19^e Vaudreuil-Dorion (repair of clothing and broken or unsoldered objects);
• Tricentris (good recycling practices);
• City of Vaudreuil-Dorion (library, Le Lab and environment section).

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Environment Section will hold DIY workshops on how to make a tawashi
scrubber - a zero-waste sponge for scrubbing dishes, and shopping bags. Participants will be asked to
bring old socks or sweaters.

Citizens are invited to bring in their used books for minor repairs. In collaboration with the Lab, they will also be able to give a second life to their old clothes through digital printing. To do so, they will need to bring clothing or pieces of fabric, as well as their images in digital format on a USB key.

Citizens will also have the chance to dispose of their old batteries, ink cartridges, small electronic devices, corks and pencils at the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's kiosk (environment section).

Conference : eco-friendly decor, 1:30 p.m.
With Vanessa Sicotte, from Damask & dentelle

What if a change of scenery was not in contradiction with overconsumption? At a time when we are collectively becoming aware of the damage done to the environment, can we still afford to follow decorating trends without contributing to the plague? Vanessa Sicotte, designer and historian of decorative arts, is convinced that it is still possible! During this conference, you will learn different tips such as: use what you have at home, make new with old, hunt deals like a pro, and create a unique and sustainable decor, without exceeding your budget.