Environmental Sustainability Events
2025 Events
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, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, is offering a virtual workshop 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, April 15th, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30PM
Please register here
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
Kickstart Your Lawn and Garden
Join the City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for an engaging workshop that will inspire and equip you to revitalize your outdoor space. From garden design to starting a backyard composter, you’ll learn practical skills to breathe new life into your lawn and garden this season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop offers something for everyone. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a personalized plan to create a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable yard. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your garden blooming!
Date: Wed. April 6, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Garnet A Williams Community Centre (501 Clark Ave.)
Registration is required.
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.