Greening the Hill

10/01/2026

Today, we commemorate the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, their families and communities. By learning the truth about this tragic and painful history and its ongoing impacts, we can continue the reconciliation process. 🧡 RichmondHill.ca/News

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 2:30–4:30 PM at Oak Ridges Community Centre for a free, interactive Letter-Writing Advocacy Workshop!
Hear from local speakers, learn how advocacy works, and get hands-on experience writing a letter to an elected official about an issue you care about. No advocacy experience is needed! Volunteer hours can be provided for those who need them.
You can register for the event here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JAJcPMTgs1
Or Scan QR Code in flyer with phone camera to go to registration page.

09/24/2026

🎉🌳 It’s ! Today we’re celebrating the people who have helped grow the urban forest with us.

Since 2015, LEAF volunteers and community members have planted more than 29,000 trees and shrubs across Durham and York Regions, including nearly 5,000 this year alone.

Every one of those plants adds more shade, habitat and greenery to our communities. And every one represents someone who took the time to get their hands dirty and make a difference.

Want to join us in growing the ? We have more community planting events this fall.

Visit https://www.yourleaf.org/events to learn more and sign up!

09/22/2026

We’re kicking off National Forest Week with a fun fact on Urban Forests!
urban forests provide a number of economic benefits while helping to regulate the climate of urban spaces, improving air quality and supporting biodiversity? Many major Canadian cities have pledged to increase urban tree cover by at least 25% by 2030 to combat the rising ecological concerns surrounding urban spaces. An ambitious goal indeed!

09/18/2026

We're building a plan to better protect our natural spaces, and we want your input. Join us at an Open House on September 28 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Elgin Barrow Arena or explore the online StoryMap and survey. Share your ideas, concerns and the places you value most to help shape future priorities.

Visit RichmondHill.ca/NaturalHeritage for details.

09/17/2026

Bird lovers, this one's for you! Join us, City of Markham and City of Vaughan for a free screening of Wings Over Water, plus bird-themed trivia, birding booths, popcorn and more.

📅 Sunday, October 4
🕑 2 to 4 p.m.
📍 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA)
🔗 RichmondHill.ca/Birds

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

🌸 Come visit us tomorrow at Blooms! We’ll be there with lots to share about sustainability, nature, and what’s happening in our community.

Hope to see you there! 🌿

🌿Grow your gardening know-how! Join us for a free afternoon of mini workshops, family-friendly activities, games, prizes, snacks and a free plant giveaway (while supplies last). Drop by Richmond Green Park on September 12 and dig into the fun! 🌼RichmondHill.ca/RHBlooms

📅 September 12
⏰ 1-4 p.m.
📍 Richmond Green Park