Rotary Club of Guelph

05/06/2026

🌳 Gratitude for a Community That Shows Up 💚

What an incredible day. Because of you, a new forest is taking root in Guelph — one that will support wildlife, clean our air and water, and grow for generations.

A heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who showed up, dug in, and made it happen. This is what meaningful action looks like.

The Rotary Club of Guelph is also deeply grateful to our amazing partners who helped bring this to life:
🌿 Trees for Guelph
🌿 City of Guelph
🌿 Pollination Guelph

Together, we’re creating something that will last far beyond today.

Thank you for being part of it. 🌎💚

04/25/2026

300 volunteers are needed today! Rain is stopping for the planting from 9am to 2pm. 1000 trees and 400 pollinator plants need to go in the ground. The wet ground is PERFECT for the trees. Dress for the weather and make a difference today.

One morning of your time will help grow a forest that lasts for generations. 🌳
This Earth Week we have the power to grow change.

This planting will help create habitat for wildlife, support pollinators, protect water quality in the Hanlon Creek watershed, and capture carbon for decades to come.
🌎 This year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Real change happens when communities show up — and this is your chance to be part of it.

📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 335 Laird Road, Guelph
✔ No experience necessary
✔ Trees, shovels, mulch and planting instruction provided
✔ Bring gloves and boots
✔ Water Wagon on site (bring a refillable bottle)

This site is a critical ecological linkage connecting important natural areas and supporting the last known brook trout population in the city. The forest we plant together will strengthen wildlife habitat and biodiversity for generations.

💚 Families, students, and volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Remember: There is no bad weather — just bad clothing.

👉 Come plant the future with us.

04/23/2026

We are so proud of our wonderful club member, Terrie Jarvis!

04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Tonight, get inspired.
This Saturday, get your hands in the soil.

Join us this evening for a screening of Kiss the Ground at The Bookshelf Cinema — a powerful film that shows how we can restore our planet from the ground up.

Then turn inspiration into impact at our community tree planting this Saturday, where we’ll plant 1,000 trees and 400+ pollinator plants to help grow a healthier, more resilient Guelph. 300+ volunteers are needed!

🌱 This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet — and real change happens when we show up.

🎬 Tonight: Watch the solution
🌳 Saturday: Be part of it

Bring a friend. Be part of something bigger.

04/18/2026

Did someone say trees?

We’ve partnered with Rotary Club of Guelph and Trees for Guelph to co-host our fourth annual Earth Day community tree planting event!

Date: April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine)
Location: 335 Laird Road

What’s provided:

🌲Trees
🌲Shovels
🌲Mulch
🌲Pails
🌲Planting instructions

All you need to do is come out ready to plant! More information available at https://ow.ly/cSKg50YJVPS

04/17/2026

Join us for a special Earth Day film night at The Bookshelf Cinema on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

🎬 Film begins at 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
💚 Pay What You Can Admission

Narrated by Woody Harrelson, Kiss the Ground is an award-winning documentary that explores the connection between soil, farming, and the natural world. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful visuals, the film highlights how soil plays an essential role in supporting ecosystems and food production.

🌾 Special Guest Speaker + Q&A
We’re pleased to welcome Sanna Huyssen from The New Farm in Creemore, Ontario. With a background in agriculture from the University of Guelph, she’ll share practical insights and take questions following the screening.

An engaging evening for anyone interested in food, farming, and the environment.
🌱 Bring a friend and enjoy a thoughtful night at the movies.

Our club's Environment Committee is once again hosting two wonderful opportunities in Guelph: An Earth Day Film Screening on Wednesday, April 22nd at The Bookshelf, and Earth Day Tree Planting on Saturday, April 25th, to help expand the Hanlon Creek Forest Details are below. Spread the word!  

04/17/2026

What if one morning of your time could help grow a forest that lasts for generations? 🌳

This Earth Week, our community has the power to do exactly that.
Join us as we plant 1000 native trees and shrubs and 400+ pollinator plants to restore a vital ecological corridor in Guelph. 300+ volunteers are needed!

This planting will help create habitat for wildlife, support pollinators, protect water quality in the Hanlon Creek watershed, and capture carbon for decades to come.

🌎 This year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Real change happens when communities show up — and this is your chance to be part of it.

🌱 Community Tree Planting - Mark your calendars!
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 335 Laird Road, Guelph

✔ No experience necessary
✔ Trees, shovels, mulch and planting instruction provided
✔ Bring gloves and boots
✔ Water Wagon on site (bring a refillable bottle)

This site is a critical ecological linkage connecting important natural areas and supporting the last known brook trout population in the city. The forest we plant together will strengthen wildlife habitat and biodiversity for generations.

💚 Families, students, and volunteers of all ages are welcome.

Remember: There is no bad weather — just bad clothing.

👉 Come plant the future with us.

Our club's Environment Committee is once again hosting two wonderful opportunities in Guelph: An Earth Day Film Screening on Wednesday, April 22nd at The Bookshelf, and Earth Day Tree Planting on Saturday, April 25th, to help expand the Hanlon Creek Forest Details are below. Spread the word!  

04/13/2026

Non-Rotarians are welcome to join in on this event! Email Matthew Webster to register at [email protected] with the subject line: Friday Lunch

04/13/2026

We are so proud of our wonderful club member, Ruth Thatcher, who received the Inspirational Philanthropist Award from the Guelph General Hospital Foundation for her 50-plus years of volunteering service at the hospital - ever since she started as a Candy Striper at age 16!