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Engaging Muskoka in Climate Action: Building Awareness and Inspiring Action 

Climate action starts with awareness, education, and collaboration. The District of Muskoka delivers public education programs, outreach initiatives, and partnerships to help residents, businesses, and organizations take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. By working together, we can reduce waste, protect our lakes and forests, cut emissions, and build a greener Muskoka for future generations. 

We’re Engaging the Community Through: 

1. Protecting Our Natural Environment 
Muskoka’s lakes, forests, and ecosystems are at the heart of our community. Through education and engagement, we’re encouraging: 
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships

The District works with local organizations, schools, and businesses to promote climate education and action: 

  • Muskoka Watershed Council & Lake Associations – Supporting environmental research and education​ 
  • Workshops, events, and online learning – Providing resources to help residents adopt sustainable habits 
  • Climate Corner Newsletter – Regular updates on Muskoka’s climate initiatives, sustainability tips and ways to get involved
3. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Education and outreach efforts focus on helping residents and businesses reduce their carbon footprint: 

Join us! Events Happening Across Muskoka: 

The District of Muskoka hosts and participates in community events, workshops, and pop-up education booths to help residents learn about climate action, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and protecting our natural environment.  

Upcoming Events: 

Library Workshop: Build a Trash Monster
Lauren Saville, DMM Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator

Do you want to learn more about how we can reduce and repurpose our waste? How we can live more sustainably and be creative? Then join our Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator for a creative, fun and educational workshop to make your own trash monster at libraries across the District. Please follow the links below to sign up with the respectively library.

Explore Muskoka’s Other Climate Initiatives:  Muskoka’s Climate Strategy: How It All Fits Together  

Want to learn more about Muskoka's climate, environment, and watershed initiatives and programs? Send us an email!

Stay Updated & Take Action!
Want to stay informed about local climate initiatives, tips and resources? 
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