On Saturday April 29, 2023, Guelph Tree Trust (GTT) will provide arborist care for a magnificent old Black Walnut tree in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The public is invited to attend and watch a team of arborists pruning high in the crown of this legacy tree – a tree which may be as old as the […]
Category: Climate Change
Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability
Guelph is committed to protecting the environment and the City’s release of its 2021 Environmental Sustainability Report confirms that efforts to conserve natural resources within the community and build a sustainable future are making a difference. “Environmental sustainability is a priority for the City and the community,” says Mari MacNeil, manager, Compliance and Performance, Environmental […]
City assesses Guelph’s park needs ahead of Parkland Dedication Bylaw Review
Guelph, Ont., January 6, 2022 – The City is looking for community input as it assesses Guelph’s current park system and determines future land needs as the community grows. This Park Plan engagement is underway until January 20 and will be closely followed by engagement for the Parkland Dedication Bylaw in February 2022. The Park Plan is a continuation […]
We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan The City is updating its Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan (Master Plan) to ensure the City’s wastewater (everything flushed down your sinks, drains, and toilets) is managed in a way that is sustainable, […]
Ward 2 Town Hall – Saturday February 8, 2020
Ward 2 Town Hall – Saturday February 8th, 1:30pm, Evergreen Senior’s Centre (683 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Y8) We hope you can join us on Saturday February 8th at 1:30pm, at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (683 Woolwich St, Guelph), where Alex Chapman, Executive Director of Our Energy Guelph will be talking about his organization […]
May 25th Ward 2 Town Hall Minutes
Saturday May 25th Ward 2 Community Town Hall Location: Waverley Drive Public School, Guelph Time: 1:30pm ~ 4:00pm Attendance: 16 community members plus Evan Ferrari, eMerge Guelph’s CEO, Antti Vilkko, City of Guelph’s General Manager of Facilities Management, and both Ward 2 Councillors What Happened: On Saturday May 25th, Councillors Goller and Gordon hosted the third Ward 2 Town Hall […]
Ward 2 Town Hall – May 25, 2019
You’re invited to join us on Saturday May 25th, 1:30pm at Waverley Drive Public School to discuss the City’s actions to address climate change. We have two guests: Antti Vilkko, General Manager of Facilities Management at the City of Guelph, and Evan Ferrari, Executive Director of eMerge Guelph. We will review the municipal direction to […]
Water events for all ages in March 2019
Guelph celebrates great water with events for all ages in March Guelph, Ont., March 5, 2019 —The City of Guelph is celebrating great drinking water with a series of engaging events in March. From games at Guelph Public Libraries to entertainment and interactive displays at the annual H2O Go Festival, there’s lots to discover and […]