It’s always better to prevent contamination than to clean it up. Protecting drinking water sources means protecting people, nature, and communities. 👉 Watch the full story on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=SUhKuG… #SourceWater25 #SourceWaterON #WaterWednesday Environment Ontario

🌳 Join LEAF and Tree Canada as we celebrate National Tree Day by planting native trees and shrubs in Carrville Park on Sunday, Sept 28 from 1 - 3PM. Bring your friends and family and help improve Richmond Hill’s urban forest! 🔗 Sign up: yourleaf.org/node/2746.

It’s the volunteers … their desire for a better world makes them the true unsung heroes of source water protection. 👉 Hear the story and watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=SUhKuG… #SourceWater25 #SourceWaterON #WaterWednesday Environment Ontario

We can’t take drinking water safety for granted. Public awareness is key—protecting water quality and quantity depends on all of us staying informed and engaged. 👉 Watch the story on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=SUhKuG… #SourceWater25 #SourceWaterON #WaterWednesday Environment Ontario

🐦🍂 Birds are on the move! Millions are heading south, but many are hurt or killed after colliding with windows Found one? Report it at birdmapper.org/to help make buildings bird-safe! Learn more: flap.org/bird-migration/ & what the City is doing: RichmondHill.ca/Birds

🐝Support bees by hosting a hive! Circling Hawk Honey & Mead Farm seeks York & Western Durham Region landowners to become Honeybee Hostels. Boost your farm credit, grow more fruit, and get custom honey - all while helping pollinators. 🍯🌼 Learn more: circlinghawkfarm.com

Join us for an afternoon of gardening inspo, eco-fun & fabulous freebies! You can purchase plants & composters, too. 🗓️ Saturday, September 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. 📍 Richmond Green Park 💻 RichmondHill.ca/RHBlooms

#FeatureFriday 🌿 We're working with the myrichmondhill to protect the Doncrest Valley Trail from erosion along German Mills Creek near Castleridge Drive. The GM1 Valleyland Erosion Protection Project will: ✅ Stabilize the streambank ✅ Realign the trail away from the slope ✅

Come visit us tomorrow at Richmond Green Park for #rhblooms richmondhill.ca/.../Richmond-H…

After a summer of heat & drought, trees are needed more than ever. This #NationalForestWeek, find out how trees help with climate resilience & how you can help too. 🌱 Learn more: yourleaf.org/urban-forest 🌳 Apply now: yourleaf.org/homeowners

☀️🌩️ Some of the climate challenges our communities face: higher temperatures, heavy rains, extended drought & more. Trees help by cooling neighborhoods, reducing energy use, managing stormwater & shading ground. 🌳 Apply to plant a native tree this fall: yourleaf.org/homeowners

🍂 From Fall to Frost ❄️Get your garden winter-ready at a FREE workshop with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority! 📅Sun, Oct 5 | 🕙 10 a.m.-12p.m. 📍Bayview Hill CC Learn to protect your plants, support pollinators, compost like a pro & extend your growing season. Register: RichmondHill.ca/HealthyYards

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and will reopen on Wednesday, October 1. For a full list of what is open and closed, and other service information, visit RichmondHill.ca/HolidaySchedule.

Happy #NationalTreeDay! 🌳 Today we celebrate the vital role trees play in protecting watersheds, fighting climate change & restoring habitats. Across Ontario, Conservation Authorities & partners are planting trees to grow a greener, healthier future.

Species Spotlight: Canadian Sugar Maple Meet a true Canadian icon. The Sugar Maple isn't just stunning in the fall, it is also the source of our beloved maple syrup! 🌳🍁 Have a favourite Sugar Maple moment? Share your photos or stories with CIF-IFC & #CIFSpeciesSpotlight !

Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay! 🌿 Healthy environment = healthy people. Conservation Authorities protect green spaces & trails to support community well-being & a thriving environment.ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conserv…

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City unveiled new waterway signs, translated into Ojibway for each of the city’s main waterways: the Don, Rouge and Humber Rivers. For more information, visit RichmondHill.ca/IndigenousPart….

Today, we commemorate the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, their families and communities. We continue working towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by learning the truth about this tragic and painful history and its ongoing impacts.

🧡Today, we honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, their families, and communities. We encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, and support reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters richmondhill.ca/en/learn-more/… rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100012…

🏡 Get Climate Ready!🌱 In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the City of Richmond Hill is offering FREE Climate Ready Home consultations to help you protect your home, stay comfortable, and save on energy costs. Learn more and sign up at: richmondhill.ca/en/learn-more/… Spots are limited!