Supporting the Environment
Environment Committee at Rotary Club of Guelph
WELCOME
Committee Chairs 2025-2026: Carolyn Weatherson and Irene Szabo
Our Environment Committee meets once a month for one hour and welcomes current and potential members, any time.
Rotary International declared in 2020 that Protecting the Environment would become its 7th Area of Focus. The Rotary Club of Guelph had already been leading the way on protecting the environment for over 25 years before that declaration. In fact, our inspirational Rotary Forest and Centennial Projects won awards and recognition from Rotary International.
Our Club has an active Environment Committee focused on the creation and implementation of impactful projects while remaining open to new ideas and responding to needs in our community.
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MANDATE
- To develop and deliver projects that enhance the quality of the local environment and quality of life in Guelph.
- TREE PLANTING: Current project is a 5-year commitment to create the new Hanlon Creek Forest in partnership with Trees For Guelph and the City of Guelph. This project involves the planning of a large community event on the Saturday closest to Earth Day each spring for tree planting.
- EARTH DAY MOVIE: Host a film event on Earth Day to raise awareness and bring Guelphites together to encourage environmental action.
Join us in making a difference!