Sustainability improvements are on the way for the West Lynde neighbourhood and its over 7,000 residents, as the area has been selected for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).
What is SNAP? This initiative, led by the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, will introduce a series of sustainability-related improvements in the neighbourhood, like planting more trees, creating rain gardens to reduce localized flooding, and making homes more energy efficient over the next few years. Together, we are excited to partner with residents and other stakeholders to create an action-oriented plan and a better connected and climate-ready West Lynde neighbourhood.
2025 Highlights and 2026 Plans
This year has been full of new opportunities, relationship-building, and learning for the SNAP Team. Here is what we have accomplished together in 2025:
750+ people engaged
90+ student engaged through the Sustainable Communities program at Henry Street High School
50 trees and shrubs planted in West Lynde's first tiny forest
34 community events hosted or attended
30+ partners and stakeholders engaged
15 free rain barrels delivered to residents and Lynde House Museum
2 pollinator or rain garden projects initiated in schools
1 neighbourhood-wide survey delivered and analyzed
1 public open house hosted
Next year, the SNAP Team will draft the Action Plan and begin implementing projects that align with municipal goals and community priorities. Planned activities include:
Planting a tiny forest in Central Park
Expanding the Sustainable Communities program for Grade 9 Geography students at Henry Street High School, following the success of the first program
Designing the Are You Ready program that focuses on emergency preparedness for elementary students in West Lynde's schools
Creating pollinator and rain gardens in West Lynde
Delivering a Backyard Tree Planting workshop in partnership with LEAF
Your support and contribution have helped us build incredible momentum for West Lynde SNAP this year. We look forward to continuing this work together for a more connected, more sustainable West Lynde neighbourhood in 2026.
SNAP Fall Survey Update
Thank you to the 130+ people who took the time to participate in the Town’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) survey this fall.
Your feedback has provided valuable information on the West Lynde Neighbourhood and helped us to identify which sustainability actions are most important to you.
Here’s what we heard:
Over half of the survey respondents were residents of West Lynde.
The priorities for action, ranked in order of importance, were as follows:
Sustainability improvement to parks, roads, and other public spaces
Stormwater management and flood protection
Water and energy conservation programs
Local food production
Health and wellness
Next Steps
A finalSNAP Plan to be brought forward for Council approval by Spring 2026.
Sustainability improvements are on the way for the West Lynde neighbourhood and its over 7,000 residents, as the area has been selected for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).
What is SNAP? This initiative, led by the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, will introduce a series of sustainability-related improvements in the neighbourhood, like planting more trees, creating rain gardens to reduce localized flooding, and making homes more energy efficient over the next few years. Together, we are excited to partner with residents and other stakeholders to create an action-oriented plan and a better connected and climate-ready West Lynde neighbourhood.
2025 Highlights and 2026 Plans
This year has been full of new opportunities, relationship-building, and learning for the SNAP Team. Here is what we have accomplished together in 2025:
750+ people engaged
90+ student engaged through the Sustainable Communities program at Henry Street High School
50 trees and shrubs planted in West Lynde's first tiny forest
34 community events hosted or attended
30+ partners and stakeholders engaged
15 free rain barrels delivered to residents and Lynde House Museum
2 pollinator or rain garden projects initiated in schools
1 neighbourhood-wide survey delivered and analyzed
1 public open house hosted
Next year, the SNAP Team will draft the Action Plan and begin implementing projects that align with municipal goals and community priorities. Planned activities include:
Planting a tiny forest in Central Park
Expanding the Sustainable Communities program for Grade 9 Geography students at Henry Street High School, following the success of the first program
Designing the Are You Ready program that focuses on emergency preparedness for elementary students in West Lynde's schools
Creating pollinator and rain gardens in West Lynde
Delivering a Backyard Tree Planting workshop in partnership with LEAF
Your support and contribution have helped us build incredible momentum for West Lynde SNAP this year. We look forward to continuing this work together for a more connected, more sustainable West Lynde neighbourhood in 2026.
SNAP Fall Survey Update
Thank you to the 130+ people who took the time to participate in the Town’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) survey this fall.
Your feedback has provided valuable information on the West Lynde Neighbourhood and helped us to identify which sustainability actions are most important to you.
Here’s what we heard:
Over half of the survey respondents were residents of West Lynde.
The priorities for action, ranked in order of importance, were as follows:
Sustainability improvement to parks, roads, and other public spaces
Stormwater management and flood protection
Water and energy conservation programs
Local food production
Health and wellness
Next Steps
A finalSNAP Plan to be brought forward for Council approval by Spring 2026.
