City offering a variety of family-friendly, eco-themed activities

RICHMOND HILL – April is Earth Month, a time to celebrate our natural environment and come together to protect it. To inspire the community to take action, Richmond Hill is running the following family-friendly, eco-themed initiatives:

April 16 to May 19 - Healthy Yards Plant & Garden Sale

Richmond Hill residents can pre-order native trees, shrubs, perennial wildflower kits, rain barrels and/or composters at a low cost. Check out the product guide to see what’s available this year!

Location and time: The online store opens at 8:30 a.m. on April 16. Note that items sell out fast. Pre-ordered items will be available for pickup on May 30.

April 17 – Fantastic Fish Workshop & Guided Walk (free)

Dive into the hidden world beneath the surface of Lake Wilcox! Join us for a family‑friendly guided walk as we explore the fascinating fish species that call Lake Wilcox—and the rest of southern Ontario—home. Please note: this program is observational only; no fishing will take place. Register online.

Location and time: Oak Ridges Community Centre, 6:15–7:45 p.m. (includes a walk to Lake Wilcox)

April 18 – Our Power, Our Planet: An Earth Day Experience (free)

Celebrate Earth Day with us and Richmond Hill Public Library! Dive into hands-on, eco-friendly fun for the whole family, including rain garden and clothes mending workshops, e‑bike & e‑scooter demos, kids’ arts & crafts, live music, eco-booths, games and prizes. Learn more or register for a workshop online.

Location and time: Richmond Hill Public Library – Central Branch, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

April 18, 19 & 26 – Community Tree Planting Events (free)

Volunteer to plant trees with us! Together, we’ll dig, plant, and grow Richmond Hill’s urban forest - one tree at a time. Gardening gloves and shovels will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Register online.

Location and time: Meander Park, April 18 & 19, 1-3 p.m.; Rouge River Valley, April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 20 to May 4 - Clean up, Green Up Weeks (free)

Everyone is invited to help give Richmond Hill a spring cleaning by picking up litter from around their neighbourhoods. The City will provide registered participants with gloves, garbage bags and arrange for collection of the filled bags. Register online by April 6.

Location and time: Various dates, times and locations

April 21 – Maximize Your Healthy Yard Gardening Workshop (free)

Growing native trees, shrubs and wildflowers can help your garden thrive and improve the natural environment. Learn how to choose the right native plants for your yard and how to install and use rain barrels and composters. Register online.

Location and time: Bayview Hill Community Centre, 6-8 p.m.

Everyone is invited to participate. Together, our actions can make a big difference!

For more information and to register, visit RichmondHill.ca/EarthMonth.