Dave Beaton

Population control: Guelph geese go on a summer vacation Canada geese rounded up from major rivers' edge parks and relocated to Long Point Conservation Area

Be sure to check out the short video included here www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/p...

Please take your fishing line with you when you leave. Discarded fishing lines can cause serious harm to wildlife, like this goose found in @guelph.ca's Royal City Park that got tangled up. Let's protect our environment and the creatures that live in it! 🦢🌍

#WildlifeProtection #ResponsibleFishing

Great deal and good prepping for the workforce of the future. My son is part of this and in the Bronze Medallion course currently.... On pace to be a Guelph lifeguard in 2027.

A lifeguard wrapping a persons arms in a sling by a pool in Guelph.

Dive into leadership! 🏊 #Guelph Recreation’s new Aquatics Leadership Academy allows Guelph residents to pay a one-time fee of $300 to register for all five core aquatic leadership courses – that's a savings of $785! guelph.ca/employment-c...

Welcome. I’ve been trying to represent for a while. It is good vibes here.

GCAT volunteers at their booth.

Officials doing a selfie.

Protected bike lane.

Erin, Linda and Ralf.

Thanks to West Willow Village Co-op for inviting me to your bike safety event. Biking from the eastend, it gave me a chance to try the multi-use paths & protected @guelph.ca bike lanes on Silvercreek. Great to see folks from @activeguelph.bsky.social, @guelphpolice.bsky.social, & @ugdsb.bsky.social

Young gardener having fun helping his mom spread compost in Howitt Park Community Garden.

Who said work bees can’t be fun? Howitt Park community gardeners bringing people together to make Guelph’s parks more beautiful and productive.

Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant program Are you aged 15 to 24 years old? Want to make a difference in the Guelph community? Are you ready to take action on climate change and help the environment?

🌍 Youth Climate Action Fund: Apply Now! 🌍

Are you between 15-24 years old with innovative ideas to combat climate change? Don't miss your chance to receive up to $7,000 to support your project! No prior grant writing experience is needed.

Visit ow.ly/yNZT50VFMU7 to see the requirements and apply

Bill 5: Ontario’s development and mining law, explained | The Narwhal Public commenting on Bill 5 closes in a few days. Here’s everything you need to know about Ontario’s omnibus development bill

The Dog Ford gov't is once again attempting to give cabinet unlimited powers to bypass regulations designed to protect water, wildlife, human health & Indigenous rights, to build things quickly

Here's everything you need to know about Bill 5. Comment period ends May 17
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...

Mulching the trees planted in Crane Park

City Of Guelph Parks nationalization crew planting a mini forest node in Crane Park.

Site preparation for an additional mini forest node in Crane Park.

Mini forests in the making! Guelph Parks crew is out at Crane Park—prepping, planting, and caring for new forest patches. More trees, more birds, more biodiversity!

Poilievre declares Squatter's Rights over Stornoway House “As long as I don’t leave, you can’t kick me out. And fortunately I don’t have a job to go to anymore!” It’s our regularly scheduled election special. Brought to you by Henderson’s Trail Mix. Henderso...

Poilievre declares Squatter's Rights over Stornoway House (Podcast)

Natural Areas crew setting up for Guelph's Earth Day planting. Join Rotary Guelph and Trees for Guelph
Saturday April 26th 9am - 2pm at 335 Laird.

Council tightens rules around tree removal, expands permit requirements Regulation now covers trees with 30 cm or more diameter on all private lands, as well as 10 cm on larger sites

Council tightens rules around tree removal, expands permit requirements. www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/c...

Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees The City of Guelph is cohosting its third annual Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph and Trees for Guelph.

Guelph is surrounded by beautiful trees, and we’re inviting you to plant some more! Join us for our annual #EarthDay community tree planting event on Saturday! The Earth (and the trees) will thank you! Details: ow.ly/NPqv50VxsVZ

RWDI joining Trees for Guelph for an Earth Day planting in Silvercreek Park.

Guelph Grows Together | Community Tree Giveaway Guelph residents can claim up to two free trees for their yard. Help Guelph grow together by expanding and enhancing the tree canopy.

It's #EarthDay, and our Community Tree Giveaway registration is now open! Guelph residents can claim up to two free trees for their yard, to be picked up May 10. Registration is open until May 6 or when supply runs out.
Claim your trees: ow.ly/rQkT50VEbzt
Learn more: ow.ly/R5EW50VEbzw

Guelph grows together! Register for our Community Tree Giveaway Starting April 22 at 10 a.m., Guelph residents can register for up to two free, native trees for their yard though our Community Tree Giveaway. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 6 or when stock...

Live in Guelph? Want a free tree for your yard? Register for our Community Tree Giveaway starting today (April 22nd) at 10 a.m.! Claim up to two free trees for your address. Supply is limited.

Get all the details: ow.ly/pGpn50VEbF4

Local healthcare pros host community clean up Members of the Guelph Family Health Team spent Tuesday afternoon cleaning up garbage at W.E. Hamilton Park

Guelph Family Health Team taking part in Guelph’s Clean and Green program by cleaning up garbage at W.E. Hamilton Park www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/loc...

The @Guelph.ca is ready to give away 1200 free trees. Registration open Earth Day. t.co/Wk1tmBwXCK

Next week!

The candidates running to represent Guelph in the federal election will speak at a public All Candidates Meeting, hosted by the Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice.

📌 Reminder: This meeting is for the Guelph riding, not the new Wellington–Halton Hills North riding.

Volunteers take early action against invasive giant hogweed in Waterloo Region As spring unfolds across Waterloo Region, a dedicated group of volunteers is taking proactive measures against a looming environmental threat: giant hogweed.

Great group of volunteers tackling Giant Hogweed in the Grand River watershed. In Guelph people should take a photo and share detailed location here. forms.guelph.ca/Parks/Submit....
www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

Today I saved Guelph $7000 while also avoiding buying TreeGator bags manufactured in #NorthCarolina as my act of protest against #TrumpTariffs. #ElbowsUp

Good news! We've extended the deadline to register for this year's Clean and Green to March 28.

Grab a team and let’s see how many parks, trails and greenspaces we can clean this year. Parks in many areas of the city are still open for some community love. Register now. ow.ly/qZlu50VahU8
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"It's time for a flip! Help us design playgrounds for O'Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen park. Participate at haveyoursay.guelph.ca" Photo of a smiling child climbing on a play structure.

Have you shared your thoughts on the playground replacements coming to O’Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen Park in 2026? There's still time to participate and help @guelph.ca shape the designs of each playground. Have your say by March 30! ow.ly/Zyzp50Vo3TZ

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Battling invasive species: Guelph sees 'a number of successes' Last year saw 41 hectares of land treated at 68 sites throughout the city

Great article from @GuelphToday highlighting the successes and challenges of tackling invasive species in @Guelph.ca. Proud of the work of the Natural Area Stewardship team and the army of Park Stewards improving our green spaces. www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/bat...

Who’s ready for Clean and Green this year? 💚🌲

Grab a group of friends and family and sign up to clean a park, trail or green space in Guelph during the month of April. We’ll provide you with a clean up kit to ensure you’re ready for clean up day. Register by March 24!

🔗https://ow.ly/gHmy50VagiY

I understand your concern. Community cleanups are a great way to bring people together and make a positive impact, but it’s also great that Guelph's Parks team steps up once we have seasonal staff. Both approaches complement each other to keep our city #CleanandGreen. 🌲💚 Happy retirement sir.

Guelph parks are calling: Sign up for Clean and Green! Registration for this year’s Clean and Green spring community cleanup is open.

Clean & Green Registration is Open! 🌲💚 Help clean parks, trails, and green spaces in Guelph. Register multiple times to clean more than one site! Register by March 24: ow.ly/mAkp50VafLu @guelph.ca

Attention Guelphites! 🌍 Applications for the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) are open! If you’re 14-24 and passionate about climate action, @Guelph.ca wants to hear from you! Apply now: ow.ly/YnVr50V9sO2