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.
There are two ways to be a Green Guardian:
1. Participate in existing events:
As a community member, not-for-profit or business, you can choose to participate in events run by the City, including community cleanups like the 20-Minute Makeover, tree and or bench dedications, tree planting events, and property recognition programs like Curb Appeal.
2. Create your own event:
As a community member, not-for-profit or business, consider creating your own litter cleanup in parks, neighbourhoods, trails and open spaces. You can also initiate a pollinator garden or tree/shrub planting in your community.
Community events
Join the City of Vaughan at these upcoming tree planting events:
- Doctors McLean District Park (8100 Islington Ave.)
Date: May 24, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Registration is required to attend.
- Cannes Park (100 Cannes Ave.)
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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. These events are family friendly.
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
Join the City of Vaughan at these Community Pollinator Planting Events:
Marita Payne Park Food Forest
Join the City and Friends of Marita Payne Park to plant native perennials, shrubs and grasses to attract birds, bees and moths.
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Eligible for volunteer hours.
Best entrance is off Glen Shields Ave or Marita Place.
