Environmental Sustainability Events
2024 Events
Home Energy Efficiency and Resilience Workshop
Join us for an enlightening in-person workshop on home efficiency and resilience. Together we will explore home technologies and impactful daily actions to foster a greener future. Discover how heat pumps can reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint, with customizable options for every home and budget. Explore effective approaches to flood risk reductions and strategies to protect your home from extreme precipitation events. Learn from an industry expert about incentives and financing opportunities for green home improvements, including air source heat pumps, electric vehicles, windows, insulation, solar energy, stormwater management features, and more. Come participate in engaging discussions, discover your role in building home resilience, and gain the chance to win exciting prizes!
Wednesday September 18th, 6:30 pm, Garnet A. Williams Community Centre (Activity Room 2/3)
Registration is required. Please sign up here.
Home Energy Retrofit Orientation Webinar Series
Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
The City of Vaughan, in partnership with Markham, Richmond Hill, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, is offering virtual HERO workshops for homeowners. The workshop is focused on engaging homeowners to understand and incorporate available energy retrofits, recognize the benefits of energy-efficient retrofits and learn about rebates and incentives.
This online workshop is facilitated by Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with over ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.
Date: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
Please register here
Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
Please register here
Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
Please register here
Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
Please register here
Vaughan Culture Days Kick-off Event
Come find the Environmental Sustainability booth at the Vaughan Culture Days kick-off event Saturday September 21st from 11 am to 5 pm. We will have a seed starting workshop and other fun activites on hand.
Chancellor District Park Tree Planting Event
Come take part in a free tree planting event at Chancellor District Park!
The species planted will consist of pollinator plants and trees. Pollinator plants are critical in the functioning of ecosystems. They provide food, form habitats and provide a wide range of other resources for many animal species.
Saturday September 28th, 10 am - 12 pm at Chancellor District Park
Registration required. Please sign up here.
A safety demo will be conducted before planting begins, so please arrive on time. Shovels will be provided.
The event is family friendly and there will be activities on hand for children.
This project is generously funded by a grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
To bring:
-Appropriate clothing (this event will be held rain or shine)
-Gardening gloves
-A filled reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
North Maple Regional Park Tree Planting Event
Come take part in a free tree planting event at North Maple Regional Park (NMRP)!
NMRP is a 900-acre parcel of land being developed into a world-class destination with outstanding recreation and culture opportunities. The park vision will transform open space and former landfill areas into parkland for residents and visitors to enjoy. The park vision will take many years to implement and will be designed and constructed in several stages over the coming years.
Saturday October 8th, 10 am - 12 pm at North Maple Regional Park
Registration is required. Please sign up here.
A safety demo will be conducted before planting begins, so please arrive on time. Shovels will be provided.
This project is generously funded by a grant from Tree Canada.
To bring:
-Appropriate clothing (this event will be held rain or shine)
-Gardening gloves
-A filled reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
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.
Gardening programs and webinars
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is offering virtual programs this spring, to learn about local frogs, the life of a tree and everything you need to know about pollinators and gardening.
Visit the TRCA's Community Learning Events page for more details and to register.