Sustainable Lanark

06/16/2026

Apply for Lanark County's Community Climate Grant today! 🌱
Details below! ⬇️

Apply for Lanark County's Community Climate Grant today! 🌱

Eligible non-profit organizations can access up to $5,000 to support a climate-related project planned for 2026.

Applications accepted up to Sept. 30, 2026.

Learn more and apply at lanarkcounty.ca/climategrant

06/15/2026

Be on alert for spotted lanternflies!

In June, early stage nymphs may be present, appearing as 30-70 mm-long black insects with white spots. Egg masses can also be found year-round; look for 2.5 cm-long greyish, dried mud-looking secretions on natural and artificial surfaces outdoors. Any suspected spotted lanternfly eggs, nymphs or adults found anywhere in Canada MUST be reported immediately to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/plant-health/invasive-pests-and-plants/insects/spotted-lanternfly

For more information, visit https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-insects/spotted-lanternfly/

06/03/2026

We are celebrating 1 Year of Better Homes Lanark!

It’s been one year since the launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, and it is making a huge difference for homeowners across our region!

This innovative program helps residents improve the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability of their homes through low-cost loans for energy upgrades. Homeowners will receive support every step of the way, from assessment to implementation.

In just one year, the program has achieved:

An average 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
An average 47% reduction in energy use

That means lower utility bills, more comfortable living spaces, and a meaningful impact on our environment.

Whether you’re looking to reduce costs, increase your home’s value, or take action on climate change, Better Homes Lanark is here to help. Apply today and start your home’s transformation!

Learn more and apply: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/environmental-initiatives/better-homes-lanark/

06/02/2026

🎉It’s been one year since the launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, and it is making a huge difference for homeowners across our region! 🏠

We are celebrating 1 Year of Better Homes Lanark!

It’s been one year since the launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, and it is making a huge difference for homeowners across our region!

This innovative program helps residents improve the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability of their homes through low-cost loans for energy upgrades. Homeowners will receive support every step of the way, from assessment to implementation.

In just one year, the program has achieved:

An average 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
An average 47% reduction in energy use

That means lower utility bills, more comfortable living spaces, and a meaningful impact on our environment.

Whether you’re looking to reduce costs, increase your home’s value, or take action on climate change, Better Homes Lanark is here to help. Apply today and start your home’s transformation!

Learn more and apply: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/environmental-initiatives/better-homes-lanark/

05/27/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW (MAY 28)!

We’re hosting FREE Contractor Training!🏠
Learn about High Performance Homes and Better Homes Lanark. ✅
📅 May 28, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Public Works Training Room, Lanark County Public Works, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON
🔗 Register here: https://betterhomeslanarkcontractortrainingMay2026.eventbrite.com

05/25/2026

🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢

Did you know Lanark County Public Works staff play an important role in protecting turtles right here at home?

Through the County’s Turtle Reporting Program, Public Works staff track turtles spotted on County roads - from those crossing safely to injured turtles and nesting sites. This work helps:
• Protect nesting areas during road construction and maintenance
• Identify “hotspots” for future turtle fencing and protection measures
• Reduce road mortality—one of the biggest threats to turtles in Ontario

Since all 8 turtle species in Ontario are at-risk, every sighting matters. Some turtles take up to 20 years to mature and can live for 70 years, meaning saving even one turtle can help protect generations to come.

In 2025 alone, staff reported over 200 turtles on County roads, helping guide conservation efforts across Lanark County. This resulted in 66 nest protectors being deployed through OUR Turtles, and 3 injured turtles that were transported to veterinary care.

This unique program shows how small, everyday actions by County staff can make a big impact on local wildlife. 💚

👉 Keep an eye out for turtles on local roads this season, and remember: if it’s safe to do so, help them continue in the direction they’re travelling.

Follow Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre for more info on protecting turtles.

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Pollinators (including bees 🐝) are essential to healthy ecosystems—and here in Lanark County, we’re helping support them through our pollinator and restoration projects.
Lanark County’s long-term vegetation goal is to establish diverse roadsides with abundant pollinator habitat. We restore our roadsides by controlling invasive plants, planting or seeding disturbed soil, and by participating in new projects aimed at improving pollinator habitat. Here are just a few of the pollinator patches staff have created.
Keep an eye out for these patches across the County—these spaces are making a big impact! 🐝 🌸 🦋
Lanark County

05/15/2026

Today is Endangered Species Day 🐢🦋🐍🦎
Did you know the Blanding’s Turtle, found right here in Ontario, is a threatened species? Road mortality and habitat loss have made it harder for these turtles to survive and reproduce.
Protecting wetlands, slowing down on rural roads, and supporting conservation efforts can make a real difference.
Help protect the species that call our community home.🐢

05/15/2026

We’re hosting FREE Contractor Training!🏠
Learn about High Performance Homes and Better Homes Lanark. ✅
📅 May 28, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Public Works Training Room, Lanark County Public Works, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON
🔗 Register here: https://betterhomeslanarkcontractortrainingMay2026.eventbrite.com