City of Vaughan, Thornhill Historical Society join forces with Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) for environmental event
SNAP created by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to create more sustainable, livable communities
yorkregion.com
Brian Capitao
May 24, 2023
A Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) event will take place in Thornhill on May 28.
The event will be held at J.E.H. MacDonald House at 121 Centre St. with a bunch of free community events that residents are welcome to join.
TREE AND SHRUB PLANTINGS
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- Details: Hosted by the Thornhill SNAP, help plant 150 shrubs and trees outside the historic J.E.H. MacDonald House. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Planting will take place rain or shine! Bring your own gloves and water bottle, and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes.
ART EXHIBITION
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Details: Explore collections from local artists! The art exhibition will take place outside of the J.E.H. MacDonald House, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the exhibition will be moved indoors.
WALKING TOURS
- Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (first walk) and 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (second walk)
- Details: Hosted by the Thornhill Historical Society, join one of two guided community walking tours around the grounds of the J.E.H. MacDonald House. Tours will take place rain or shine! Bring your water bottle and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes.
- Registration: Limited space is available. Save your spot by registering on Vaughan’s environmental events webpage.
SNAP was created by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to create more sustainable and livable communities.
The program looks at urban renewal opportunities, such as flood risk reduction, energy and water conservation, tree planting, natural heritage enhancements, walkability and accessibility improvements, as well as arts and culture opportunities and more. Learn more about these events on Vaughan’s environmental events web page or at trca.ca/snap-thornhill.
