Are you passionate about trees and want to grow the urban forest? Join our Volunteer Orientation on Monday, Sept 16 to learn how you can help, from actively engaging to planting to garden stewardship and more! Register: yourleaf.org/node/2639 This event is supported by Ontario Power Gen.

Grow your Green Bin! Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can be added to your Green Bin for weekly collection. The maximum weight per Green Bin remains at 20 kilograms (44 pounds). For more details: durham.ca/GreenBin #DurhamWaste

Reminder @TownOfWhitby residents: Eastbound lane closure on Winchester Rd from Durham St/Chelmsford Dr to east of Watford St/Anderson St until September 2025 to widen the road. Drivers are asked to exercise caution. Details: bit.ly/3Wu71fV #DurhamRoads #DurhamVisionZero

Book now for DIY fall tree planting! #DurhamRegion residents can meet online with a certified LEAF arborist who will help choose the right tree for your yard. Delivered to your door with instructional planting videos, mulch and care guide! Apply today: yourleaf.org/do-it-yourself…

Starting today (September 4) road closure on Elm Street, in the @OshawaCity until September 11. Access to Elm Street from Simcoe Street will be unavailable during this time. 🚧 Learn more: bit.ly/3T8ryou. #DurhamRoads

Speed limits are reduced in construction zones and fines are doubled when workers are present. Plan your route ahead and give yourself extra travel time! Check out #DurhamRoads projects at durham.ca/WorksProjects. 🚧 #DurhamVisionZero Durham Regional Police DRPS Traffic Services Durham Region Health Department)

Courtice residents, we want your input! We are considering a public art project on Highway 2 in Courtice, between Prestonvale Road and Centerfield Drive. To complete a short survey📋and express your interest in joining the mural’s advisory committee, visit bit.ly/4dSYh9G

On Saturday, September 14, #DurhamRegion residents are invited to take part in the #DurhamWaste Curbside Giveaway Day by placing unwanted items at the curb marked as free for anyone to pick up. Learn more: bit.ly/3Z7YAc5.

The #ParalympicGames strive to change mindsets about the issue of accessibility. #DurhamRegion is dedicated to ensuring people of all ages and abilities experience equal opportunities. Learn more about our programs and supports: bit.ly/3XkutNf #Paris2024 #Paralympics

Food insecurity affects residents across Durham Region. This September during #HungerActionMonth, the Region and all local municipalities are working to collect food for Feed the Need in Durham. Learn how you can support by visiting your local municipality online.

Wondering how cyclists and pedestrians should use a roundabout in #DurhamRegion? Watch our video to find out! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ durham.ca/roundabouts #DurhamRoads #DurhamVisionZero Durham Regional Police DRPS Traffic Services Durham Region Health Department

The #Paralympics shows everyone has a role in creating an equitable and inclusive environment. #DurhamRegion supports that view and is honoured to be recognized with the 2024 Accessible Employer of the Year Award by Abilities Centre. #Paris2024 #ParalympicGames

Share your ideas for the public spaces in the #RitsonSchoolProject at durham.ca/RitsonSchool 🚶🏽👩🏻‍🦽🌳. The survey closes on September 11— your voice matters! #AtHomeInDurham

Employment Services helps job seekers with finding good, stable jobs, and offers skills training opportunities for people to advance into new and better jobs. Learn more at durham.ca/EmploymentServ….

Want to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into your #NorthDurham business? Register for the North Durham Building Business Forum on October 22. Learn how AI advancements can drive business efficiency in #DurhamRegion. Register: bit.ly/46IaxqC Durham Ag & Rural

#DurhamRegion has proclaimed September as #HungerActionMonth. To mark this occasion, the Feed the Need in Durham flag was raised at Regional Headquarters today (September 5). Learn how you can support by visiting your local municipality online.

#ThisWeekInDurhamRegion (September 2 to 6) is now available: 🥫 Municipal food drive for Feed the Need in Durham 🎫 Grade 5 Action Pass returns to Durham Region 🗳️ Ritson School Project survey durham.ca/ThisWeek📲

#DurhamRegion has been ranked among Canada’s top 20 locations to invest in 2024 by Site Selection Magazine. The recognition solidifies Durham’s standing as a prime investment destination! Learn more: bit.ly/3XyEpTy #InvestDurham #SiteSelection

Choose your own adventure when you visit DurhamTourism.ca/cycling. An all-new, interactive map makes it easy to find the recreational cycling loop just for you! Explore #DurhamRegion like never before! 🚲 #BikeLife #cycling #CyclingOntario #BicycleFriendly #OntarioByBike

Time is running out! ⏱️ The virtual Public Information Centre on the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area in the Township of Brock is open until September 23. To find out more and provide input, visit: durham.ca/BeavertonSSPS.📝 #DurhamWater