April 17

Earth Week Fair

Environmental engagement throughout the day with displays in the Great Hall

Recognizing Earth Week - April 16 to 20

The Regional Municipality of York

17250 Yonge St, Newmarket

April 28 Spring Forest Festival - Celebrate Spring!   Tree planting, horse-drawn wagon rides, hikes and take-home seedlings Bring the whole family to enjoy York Regional Forest North Tract, 17054 Highway 48 Whitchurch-Stouffville

May 5

Compost Awareness

York Region composting seminars and sale of composters

Recognizing National Compost Awareness Week May 6 to 10

Waste Management Centre

100 Garfield Wright Blvd

East Gwillimbury

May 5

Green Up, Clean Up Day

Public litter clean up around the York Regional Forest

May 5 Community Planting Weekend Building awareness of the importance of trees, shade and green urban spaces In partnership with CAA and Trees Ontario Bales Drive Operations Centre 90 Bales Drive E, Sharon Register in advance at www.treesontario.ca

May 12 Wildflower and Warbler Walk Early morning walk with naturalists Bring your binoculars York Regional Forest Happy Valley Tract, King Township

May 26 Public Works Family Fun Day Building awareness of Public Works services and celebrating the people who provide them. Recognizing National Public Works Week - May 20 to 26. Tours, displays and activities the whole family can enjoy. Bales Drive Operations Centre 90 Bales Drive E, Sharon

 

June 2 York Regional Police K-9s in Action   Arrive at 10 a.m. and watch a working police dog in action York Regional Forest Hollidge Tract, 16389 Highway 48 Whitchurch-Stouffville No dogs please

 

June 6 to 10

Rouge Watershed Days

Raising public awareness of the Rouge Watershed and the importance of protecting,
restoring and enhancing its ecological and cultural integrity

A series of public events throughout the Rouge River.