Partners in Stewardship of our Natural Environment

 It has been said that we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we merely borrow it from our children. The environmental resources of the City of Guelph are the land, air, water and the other living creatures that we share our space with. These do not belong to individual residents or landowners. As a society, we have a mutual responsibility to be good stewards of these resources and pass them on to our children in better condition than we received them from our parents. It is every person’s individual responsibility, and it is the community of Guelph’s joint responsibility, to do what we can in our daily lives to be good stewards.

Purpose of this Guide

This handbook is intended to help identify concrete ways for individuals and groups to become stewards of our natural environment. It will introduce you to the many different ways that you can participate in a partnership to protect, enhance, understand and appreciate the ecology of our city and home. Contained in the handbook, you will find information about:

• the natural and social resources in and around Guelph;
• water conservation and natural heritage protection in your city;
• projects and activities that you, your family, and friends can enjoy while making a positive difference;
• stewardship practices around the home; and,
• valuable contacts and sources of information.

As a resident of Guelph, you can do your part to live with nature, and enjoy the wealth of natural, historical, and cultural resources that await you.

 EnviroGuide (Acrobat PDF, 24 pages, 14.11 MB)