Rain date announced: Hefhill Park tree planting event postponed to Wednesday, Sept. 29

Sept. 21, 2021 3:00 p.m.
​Beautify the community as part of the City’s Thornhill SNAP project

If you have a green thumb or just want to help beautify the community – grab your gloves and get ready to plant! As part of the City of Vaughan’s Thornhill Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP), two community planting events were planned for September. The first took place on Sept. 9 at Oakbank Pond Park and the second event was planned for Wednesday, Sept. 22 – this event is being postponed due to significant rainfall and thunderstorms in the forecast for Vaughan. It will now take place on Wednesday, Sept. 29 starting at 6 p.m.
 
Initiated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the SNAP mission is simple – to create sustainable, livable communities. The program aligns municipal objectives with the best interests of Vaughan’s citizens to make an array of improvements, like renovating infrastructure, upgrading paths and parks and helping homeowners improve their own energy efficiency. The program also seeks urban renewal opportunities, such as flood risk reduction, energy and water conservation, tree planting, natural heritage enhancements, improving walkability and accessibility, arts and cultural opportunities, and more.
 
Put your planting skills to work at the upcoming event:
 
Plant a tree (or shrub) at Hefhill Park
  • New Date: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Location: Hefhill Park (27 Hefhill Crt.)
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration: Event capacity will be capped in accordance with COVID-19 protocols. Save your spot by registering on Vaughan’s environmental events webpage.

COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in effect for all participants, which includes wearing a mask or face covering and physically distancing from others. If you are sick or have symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, please do not attend. If attending, be advised only shovels will be provided. Bring your own gloves, masks and water bottles, and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes. To reduce transmission of COVID-19, please do not share equipment with anyone outside of your household.

 
Learn more at trca.ca/snap-thornhill or on the City’s project webpage – vaughan.ca/environment – and click on the “Green Directions Vaughan” tab. Any questions and comments can be emailed directly to the project team at environment@vaughan.ca.
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