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Carolinian Canada recognizes Oakvillegreen by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Thursday, May 30, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The registered charity Carolinian Canada recognized Oakvillegreen Conservation Association last week with an award for enhancing, protecting, and providing educational programs about Canada's threatened ecosystem. The award, presented to Oakvillegreen President Karen Brock at a special event at Humber College, specifically praised Oakvillegreen's Ground Breakers program. Ground Breakers has resulted in the planting of almost 15,000 native trees and shrubs since 2004. Free environmental education programs, based on the Ontario science curriculum delivered to more than 19,000, the role the group played in establishing Oakville's Natural Heritage System and Glenorchy and Wildflower Woods Conservation Areas and its continuous advocacy for the preservation and enhancement of natural areas were also singled out for recognition. Carolinian Canada was founded in 1984 and is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the natural heritage in the Carolinian Life Zone, which stretches from Windsor to Toronto. "The Carolinian zone is unique and worthy of protection," said Brock, after receiv- Get Fido microchipped Sunday Those interested helping the Oakville & Milton Humane Society while bettering the chance their pet is returned if lost are invited to attend the humane society's annual Spring Micro-chip Clinic on Sunday (June2). The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Ruffin's Pet Nutrition, located at the Milton Mall, 55 Ontario St., Milton, Ont. "We like to host a micro-chip clinic in the spring, because it's a time when many folks are heading off to the cottage or on vacation with their pet and a micro-chip is the one form of identification that can't get lost if their pet does," said Kim Millan, executive director of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. The microchip is tiny and is injected under the skin in the area between a cat or dog's shoulders. Micro-chipping is performed by local veterinarians who donate their time. Each microchip costs $30 with all proceeds being used by the humane society to help homeless, abused and neglected animals in the community. The micro-chipping will be done on a first come, first serve basis. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a cat carrier. Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre Yes, we have INVISIBLE hearing instruments! Over the last 3 years, hearing instrument technology has advanced so they are small enough to fit deep into the ear canal allowing for use during active sports. This is one of many tiny options available. For some patients, the open fit option is preferred. These miniature options are available in all price ranges of high performance digital instruments. Hear the difference for yourself. If you've forgotten what fair, professional service feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) HEARING SCIENCES ing the award. "Development pressure, intensive agriculture and expanding human populations have all taken their toll, but there are still many treasures that must be preserved, and so many ways that people, even in cities, can add to biodiversity. Oakvillegreen has been pleased to be able to contribute to this effort." NEW OWNERSHIP: OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive