There’s still time to become a Green Guardian!

Do you want to do more to help protect the environment? Or want to inspire your neighbours to help enrich the community? Sign up to become a Green Guardian! 

Green Guardians is the City of Vaughan’s environmental stewardship program that enhances awareness and encourages public participation in environmental events throughout the city. It also offers an accessible and resourceful database for you to learn more about environmental stewardship events, programs and activities to participate in.

Interested in getting involved? There are many ways you can become a Green Guardian: 

Participate in existing events and programs

As a community member, non-profit organization or business, you can participate in environmental stewardship projects run by the City, such as the 20-Minute Makeover, Curb Appeal and various planting initiatives. For a list of upcoming Green Guardians events, visit vaughan.ca/GreenGuardians.

Create your own event

If you’re a sustainability leader, or just eager to help the environment, consider organizing your own litter cleanup event in one of Vaughan’s parks, neighbourhoods, trails or open spaces. You can also plan a pollinator garden planting, a rain garden planting or species-at-risk habitat creations in your community. Funding is available for residents, volunteer groups, local non-profit organizations, school boards and faith-based groups leading their own events through Community Planting projects. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb. 21. Find out how to get started at vaughan.ca/GreenGuardians. 

Organize a Corporate Tree Planting

Interested in hosting a fun outing with your team while making a difference in the community? Sign up for a day of planting! The Corporate Tree Planting program encourages local businesses to plant trees within Vaughan’s green spaces. It’s an opportunity to improve the environment, give back to the local community, get active, socialize and build employee engagement. Applicants will be considered under the following criteria: 

• If the event will result in a more sustainable and healthier environment.

• If the event will encourage the protection of Vaughan’s natural resources. 

The cost of a standard tree-planting event is $1,500, plus an additional $50 per participant, and will run for approximately two hours. In return for your investment, the City will:

• plan and deliver a tree planting event specifically for your group.

• provide all necessary training, support and safety needs for your planting event.

• supply all planting tools and materials, including trees, shovels and gloves.

• provide your company with a certificate of recognition.

Together, we share the responsibility of creating a clean, sustainable community for generations to enjoy. As a Green Guardian, you will play an important part in keeping Vaughan green.

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