This Saturday August 10, join a Chinatown Cleanup to keep the neighbourhood clean. Equipment will be provided at the meetup point. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3SxtZ3k

Watering street trees can help keep Vancouver green and vibrant during the warmer weather. Help keep your neighbourhood trees and plants hydrated by watering them once a week! Learn more about caring for street trees: bit.ly/3VOI6SH. #CityOfVancouver

Join the fall Zero Waste Ambassador Program. If you’re interested in helping conserve resource and prevent waste in your apartment or condo building, apply online to receive training, education material and guidance for your initiatives. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ww90PE

Walk around to discover what’s True or False about the Creek! Use the QR codes you find on six buildings from Science World to Fishermen’s Wharf to play this free game about marine animals, green space and other facts about False Creek Learn more here: bit.ly/3LLaWis

🎉 Join us for an evening of networking and building community to connect with BIPOC professionals in urban planning and civic governance, while also celebrating the launch of Urban ReVision: BIPOC Mentorship Studio’s 2nd cohort on August 29. Sign up here: shorturl.at/eTuvm

🌦️ Rain or shine, the Gastown Bike Valet has you covered 7 days a week! 🚴‍♂️✨ No more stressing about where to park your bike—our FREE Bike Valet is here to keep your ride safe while you enjoy all that Vancouver has to offer. 1/2

📣 Calling all tree lovers! (We know there’s a lot of you in #Vancouver 😉) Today we launched the Adopt a Tree program. Adopters choose a street tree and care for it during hot, dry weather☀️ Sign up today: bit.ly/4dOaBHB

Head to Magee Secondary School Saturday, Aug 24, for a reuse and recycling drop-off event and free swap. Bring items that are in good condition to swap or donate, or bring unwanted electronics, small appliances and more to recycle. Learn more: bit.ly/3LPnUvq

Translations available ➡ 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Our 2025 budget survey is now open! Tell us what City services matter most to you and help us prioritize funding for the #VanBudget2025 🛣️🚴 Take the survey to share your feedback by Sept. 16: bit.ly/3AHnViE 1/4

🚨 Lime e-scooters are rolling into Vancouver with a North American first – custom parking stations! Starting this week, Lime crews are installing parking stations in Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland, to prep for the big launch on Sept 12. bit.ly/4duMjT8

A new BC Hydro program has launched allowing you to save on solar panels and battery storage. Learn more about this program and eligibility here: bit.ly/3LNmUrD 📷: BC Hydro

Did you know, 60% of Metro Vancouver potable water is used outdoors? Summer and early fall see a 50% spike due to lawn watering. Save our drinking water by using grow bags and planting drought tolerant or native plants. Find more tips here: bit.ly/46t5ES0

Another year of the Sustainability Scholars program has just wrapped! Visit UBC’s project website to learn about all the great research projects performed by UBC students to advance climate action and equity in Vancouver. bit.ly/3yNBi0n

Bike the Night is back! 🚲🌙 On Sept. 14 join HUB Cycling for a 10km ride along the Seawall. The party starts @ 5:00pm at David Lam Park. Don't have a bike? Mobi by Rogers is offering free 120-min rides on Sept. 14 so everyone can join in. Get your tickets: bikethenight.ca

Trees provide climate benefits through urban cooling, rainwater management & biodiversity as well as enhancing resident health. How can we accommodate trees in urban environments? Check out Sustainability Scholar Ming Cao’s research to learn more: bit.ly/4fW4RgU

Do you have a project that aims to advance climate action in Vancouver in 2024? The Greenest City Grant program is now accepting expressions of interest! Find out more here: bit.ly/3SWlBee

What are the financial implications of transitioning City fire service vehicles to electric 🚒🔌? Check out Sustainability Scholar Seldon He’s report for the City of Vancouver to learn more: bit.ly/3Mkfexk