Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Events

Every year, with the help of partner agencies, we work together with local community groups and thousands of volunteers to plant more than 10,000 trees, shrubs and wildflowers, clean up streams, remove invasive plants and spread the word about the importance of our green spaces.

Projects and events

The Community Stewardship Program includes a number of green projects and events, including:

• Tree planting events
• Woodlot restoration
• Stream rehabilitation
• Green space monitoring
• Invasive plant removal
• Restoration site maintenance
• Native plant gardening

Help Richmond Hill stay green and work with others in our community to care for our natural spaces. You will improve our natural areas, raise awareness, provide hands-on help and inspire others to do the same.

Find out more about participating in one of our upcoming green events.

Volunteer opportunities

We are always looking for people of all ages to help us. To become a volunteer fill out a Volunteer Registration Form online and attend one of our Volunteer Orientation Sessions, listed in our Community Recreation Guide.

High school students can collect required volunteer hours by participating in any of our green events.

Planting and caring for trees on your property

If you don't have the time to come out to a planting event, you can still help us to grow and protect our natural spaces by using our Plant Kits and maintaining trees on your property.