The City of Guelph Council has adopted an updated Private Tree Protection Bylaw, modernizing how the removal and injury of trees on private property is handled. Continue reading City updates Private Tree Protection Bylaw
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City updates Private Tree Protection Bylaw
April 24, 2025Guelph grows together! Register for our Community Tree Giveaway
April 16, 2025Starting 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 runs out. Continue reading Guelph grows together! Register for our Community Tree Giveaway
Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees
April 9, 2025Our community tree planting event is back! Guelph, Ont., April 9, 2025 – 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. Event details Date: Saturday, April 26, rain or shine Location: Hanlon Creek Forest, 335 Laird Road. Parking (including for bikes) and site access will be at this location. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trees, shovels, mulch, pails, and planting instructions will all be provided. All you need to do is come out ready to plant! We’ll have our Water Wagon on site so you can stay hydrated while you plant. Please remember to bring a refillable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste. Leave your… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees
City begins annual hazard tree removal
November 12, 2024The next step in the City’s annual tree removal program is set to begin. Trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous, including ash trees infested and killed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), were identified and marked for removal earlier this year. Removals will begin on or around November 25. Continue reading City begins annual hazard tree removal
Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph
October 28, 2024This fall, Guelph residents have four ways to get rid of their leaves and yard waste: Mulch leaves and leave them on your lawn for healthy grass next spring or use leaves – whole or mulched – to insulate and protect your garden beds over winter. From now until December 1, bag leaves or put them in an appropriate container labelled “yard waste” and place them at the curb on your grey cart collection day. Learn more about getting your yard waste ready for curbside collection at guelph.ca/yardwaste, and remember: leaves, grass clippings, and yard waste can’t go in your green cart. If you live in a neighbourhood with mature trees, rake your loose leaves to the curb no earlier than November 8, 2024 for pick up… Continue reading Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph
Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August
August 2, 2024We’re preparing for yearly meadow mowing, which takes place between mid-August and the end of October, depending on the site and weather conditions. Continue reading Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August
City currently marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2024
June 10, 2024The City of Guelph is currently marking public trees for removal later this year. Trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous and ash trees infested and killed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are being marked with an orange “X” to designate them for removal. Continue reading City currently marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2024
City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
April 30, 2024The City is updating Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw and is asking the community to provide feedback on options for the update. Continue reading City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw