CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE
Opportunities for spending time in nature, local parks and trails, gardening and environmental activism.
Climate Action Richmond Hill
Targeting the climate crisis through community networking.
Earthly Brothers
Collecting old electronics to have them refurbished for local needs,
Hazardous Waste Collection
Forster Collective Gardens
Plots of community gardens in Phyllis Rawlinson Park
Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Urban Forests (LEAF)
Teaches people about trees and gets them excited about the urban forest.
Liveable Richmond Hill
An advocacy group to enhance the community’s social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Oak Ridges Trail Association
Volunteer hiking organization that builds and maintains a public hiking trail system on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Reconnect York Region
An initiative of Environmental Defense, to get people to connect, with their natural environment.
Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society
Promotes interest, involvement, education, and improvement in all areas of horticulture, providing beauty and enjoyment throughout the community.
Richmond Hill Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
167 parks, 162 km of recreational trails and 689 hectares of natural areas there’s something for everyone to discover and explore.
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Conserving, restoring and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development; providing parks and trails to enjoy nature.
Places To Visit – Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
York Regional Forests
The York Regional Forest offers free access every day of the year. With over 150 kilometres of scenic trails, including almost 7 kilometres that are accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and other assistive devices, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
https://www.york.ca/environment/forests/york-regional-forest