Environmental Sustainability Events
2025 Events
Join the City of Vaughan at a tree planting event to celebrate Arbour Day!
Date: Sat. April 26
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Concord Thornhill Regional Park (299 Racco Pkwy)
Registration is required to attend.
A safety demo will be conducted before the planting begins, so please arrive on time. Shovels, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. The event is family friendly and on-site parking is available. Enter off Racco Pkwy, follow the road to the right, to the parking lot. Review the tree planting site map (PDF).
Please bring:
- appropriate clothing and closed toe footwear (this event will be held rain or shine)
- Gardening gloves
- A filled reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
Stay tuned for additional tree planting events at:
- Doctors McLean District Park (8100 Islington Ave.) - May 24, 2025
- Cannes Park (100 Cannes Ave.) - June 21, 2025
World Migratory Bird Day Event
Join the City of Vaughan and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at the Maple Nature Reserve to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
Date: Sunday, May 11,
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Maple Nature Reserve, 10401 Dufferin St.
Registration is required.
Join us for a trail walk where you’ll learn about the importance of migratory birds, the threats they face and how we can help safeguard their habitats.
This family-friendly event will begin with a short introductory talk, followed by a guided trial walk through the beautiful Maple Nature Reserve. You’ll also discover bird tips and ingfind out which bird species you may see or hear in the area.
How to prepare?
This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Wear proper walking shoes and bring a water bottle. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the introductory talk.
The City will supply:
· binoculars (please bring your own if you have)
· bird identification materials and checklists
· clipboards
· pencils
There are washrooms onsite.
Arriving and Parking
Please use the driveway entrance off Dufferin Street, located at 10401 Dufferin St. and follow the road until you reach the parking lot. The event will begin at the field in front of the parking lot and washroom building.
Green Guardians
Green Guardians is the City of Vaughan’s new environmental stewardship program – and the City is encouraging residents and businesses to get involved. As a Green Guardian of Vaughan, you can join City-led or community-driven events and activities that promote environmental stewardship and help keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.