Environmental Sustainability Events

2024 Events

Christmas Bird Count

Grab your binoculars! The City of Vaughan’s Christmas Bird Count event returns this December – and you’re invited! Join fellow bird lovers on a nature walk to learn more about the many different birds that live in Vaughan, help locate different species and more.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 15
Location: Elder’s Mills Nature Reserve (230 Napa Valley Ave.)
Time:10 a.m. to noon
Please register here

Parking is available on Napa Valley Avenue, and the group will meet at the trail entrance between Napa Valley Avenue and Montebello Avenue. During the walk, the group will count the number of birds and species we see and hear. Both beginner and intermediate bird watchers are welcome to join us. 

Not sure if you know enough about birds to take part? No problem! We will begin the walk with a basic overview on birding and identify some of the species we are most likely to see.

This event will be held rain, snow, wind or shine. It will also require some walking, so please dress appropriately. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, however we will have extra pairs available to borrow for those who need them.

Following the event, we will share the data we collect in the field with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count – such as the number of birds spotted, the number of species seen and local weather conditions that morning. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Canada’s longest-running community science bird project. 

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, December 10th, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
Please register here