Parks make our community shine. Show your neighbourhood park some love with a little act of kindness—these fun projects are a great way to start!

Consider organizing an Earth Day Community Cleanup and help remove litter from parks and trails in Waterloo. It's a great way to spend the day outdoors while connecting with neighbours.

You can also help enhance your neighbourhood park by:

• Planting a pollinator garden or living fence buffer.
• Managing invasive plants in natural areas
• Starting a community message board or little library

We'll support you every step of the way! Learn more about community programs in parks.

Jane’s Walks are tours that make space for people to observe and reflect on places they live, work and play. They're an excellent way to build community connections and strengthen your neighbourhood!

Consider planning a walk for you neighbourhood - the Jane's Walk team can help you with your idea and provide guidance.

Learn more: Jane's Walk Waterloo Region

• Plan a day for young neighbours (ages 4 to 14) to get together and draw for the Crossing Guard Appreciation Drawing Contest. The submission deadline is March 31.
• Grade 5 students in Waterloo are encouraged to enter our Council for A Day contest. The winners get to spend the day with Mayor McCabe! the places in which they live, work and play.

Last year, a group of neighbours and local artist Agnes Niewiadomski collaborated on the 'Gathering Space', a public art piece at Brighton Park. The piece weaved together locally foraged materials to create a beautiful decorative wall.

Want to do something similar? Apply to our Artists in Neighbourhoods grant and get up to $5,000 towards your project!

• For over a decade, the City has been recognizing the incredible seniors in Waterloo who mentor youth, champion important causes and give their time to help others. Read about the seniors in Waterloo who have won the Senior of the Year Award. If you know someone whose dedication deserves the spotlight, nominate them by March 31.
• Spring is the perfect time for new experiences! A new activity can inspire new connections. Explore all the exciting Spring Programs we're offering —bring a neighbour to a drop-in class or challenge yourself to try something new.

City Council has approved funding for a new design concept at Wood Lily Park. The park will feature a trailhead and lookout, covered seating and gathering space, tree planting, fitness equipment and a tennis court.

We're excited about this new space for neighbours to connect! Construction of this project will begin later this year and more details will be shared in the coming months.

Interested in learning what goes on during City Council? You can watch the meetings on the City's YouTube channel.