Dave Beaton
davebeaton.bsky.social
Dave Beaton
@davebeaton.bsky.social
Forest and natural area stewardship guy. Connecting people with the nature in their neighbourhood. Also boardwalk builder, & dad. Posts and opinions are my own.
Exciting student engagement by the UGDSB's CELP program. Proud that the City of Guelph is sponsoring this through the Youth Climate Action fund and that my team will be helping demonstrate conservation action by demonstrating invasive buckthorn removal. Community Collaboration!
Grade 9 students to tackle climate challenges at Clima-Con in Guelph
On Nov. 13, over 150 Grade 9 students will gather at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre for the second-annual Clima-Con, a youth-led environmental education event organized by the Community Env...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🎃👻 Spooky Scareousel at Riverside Park 👻🎃
🗓️ Tonight! October 24, 6–9 PM
📍 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph
🎭 Costumes, sweet treats, and spooky fun await!
💝 Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support the Guelph Food Bank.
🎠 Sponsored by Anvil Crawler Energy Solutions.
🆓 Free admission!
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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From the Reagan Library itself, watch the full 5:10 ofr President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q... (Re-post!)
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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What a turnout! 👏 The energy was incredible at the #Guelph Transportation Summit this past Saturday!

Huge thanks to the 100+ people who came out to fight for a better ride & safer streets!

Now, let's keep the momentum going! Join @taaguelph.bsky.social or @activeguelph.bsky.social as a member!
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
‘A community of people to grow a community of trees’. Proud of the work of Jay Cranstone working with our parks team, community partners and Park Stewards to build on Guelph’s biodiverse tree canopy. www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/mee...
Meet the king of Guelph tree planting
Jay Cranstone, the recipient of the 2025 Henry Kock Award presented by Guelph Urban Forest Friends, has helped plant over 100,000 trees in Guelph
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October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Exciting to walk the newly opened section of the Metalworks trail and enjoy the sunset at this stylish riverfront park near Neeve. Connecting in @guelph.ca.
October 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🦊 The fox has returned to Guelph’s Riverside tree nursery, standing guard protecting young trees from damage. After being rehabilitated by the amazing @TorontoWildlifeCentre team, this resilient creature is back where it belongs — wild and watchful. 🌳

youtu.be/ZLjZQz-1rcI

#UrbanWildlife #FoxWatch
Fox’s fight against mange
YouTube video by Toronto Wildlife Centre
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September 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you from the @guelph.ca Parks team to the community, @uofguelph.bsky.social Project Serve volunteers for your work rebuilding the Hanlon Creek boardwalks.
September 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Jay Cranstone, an @Guelph.ca parks staff is awarded the Henry Kock award from Guelph Urban Forest Friends for his above and beyond efforts to green our city. www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/cit...
City worker to receive local tree stewardship award
Guelph Urban Forrest Friends to present 2025 Henry Kock Award to Jay Cranstone
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September 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Reposted by Dave Beaton
Be sure to check out the short video included here www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/p...
Population control: Guelph geese go on a summer vacation
Canada geese rounded up from major rivers' edge parks and relocated to Long Point Conservation Area
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June 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Please take your fishing line with you when you leave. Discarded fishing lines can cause serious harm to wildlife, like this goose found in @guelph.ca's Royal City Park that got tangled up. Let's protect our environment and the creatures that live in it! 🦢🌍

#WildlifeProtection #ResponsibleFishing
June 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Reposted by Dave Beaton
Dive into leadership! 🏊 #Guelph Recreation’s new Aquatics Leadership Academy allows Guelph residents to pay a one-time fee of $300 to register for all five core aquatic leadership courses – that's a savings of $785! guelph.ca/employment-c...
May 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Thanks to West Willow Village Co-op for inviting me to your bike safety event. Biking from the eastend, it gave me a chance to try the multi-use paths & protected @guelph.ca bike lanes on Silvercreek. Great to see folks from @activeguelph.bsky.social, @guelphpolice.bsky.social, & @ugdsb.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Who said work bees can’t be fun? Howitt Park community gardeners bringing people together to make Guelph’s parks more beautiful and productive.
May 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🌍 Youth Climate Action Fund: Apply Now! 🌍

Are you between 15-24 years old with innovative ideas to combat climate change? Don't miss your chance to receive up to $7,000 to support your project! No prior grant writing experience is needed.

Visit ow.ly/yNZT50VFMU7 to see the requirements and apply
Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant program
Are you aged 15 to 24 years old? Want to make a difference in the Guelph community? Are you ready to take action on climate change and help the environment?
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May 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Reposted by Dave Beaton
The Dog Ford gov't is once again attempting to give cabinet unlimited powers to bypass regulations designed to protect water, wildlife, human health & Indigenous rights, to build things quickly

Here's everything you need to know about Bill 5. Comment period ends May 17
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...
Bill 5: Ontario’s development and mining law, explained | The Narwhal
Public commenting on Bill 5 closes in a few days. Here’s everything you need to know about Ontario’s omnibus development bill
thenarwhal.ca
May 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Mini forests in the making! Guelph Parks crew is out at Crane Park—prepping, planting, and caring for new forest patches. More trees, more birds, more biodiversity!
May 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Reposted by Dave Beaton
Poilievre declares Squatter's Rights over Stornoway House (Podcast)
Poilievre declares Squatter's Rights over Stornoway House
“As long as I don’t leave, you can’t kick me out. And fortunately I don’t have a job to go to anymore!” It’s our regularly scheduled election special. Brought to you by Henderson’s Trail Mix. Henderso...
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May 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Natural Areas crew setting up for Guelph's Earth Day planting. Join Rotary Guelph and Trees for Guelph
Saturday April 26th 9am - 2pm at 335 Laird.
April 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Council tightens rules around tree removal, expands permit requirements. www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/c...
Council tightens rules around tree removal, expands permit requirements
Regulation now covers trees with 30 cm or more diameter on all private lands, as well as 10 cm on larger sites
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April 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Guelph is surrounded by beautiful trees, and we’re inviting you to plant some more! Join us for our annual #EarthDay community tree planting event on Saturday! The Earth (and the trees) will thank you! Details: ow.ly/NPqv50VxsVZ
Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees
The City of Guelph is cohosting its third annual Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph and Trees for Guelph.
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April 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
RWDI joining Trees for Guelph for an Earth Day planting in Silvercreek Park.
April 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's #EarthDay, and our Community Tree Giveaway registration is now open! Guelph residents can claim up to two free trees for their yard, to be picked up May 10. Registration is open until May 6 or when supply runs out.
Claim your trees: ow.ly/rQkT50VEbzt
Learn more: ow.ly/R5EW50VEbzw
Guelph Grows Together | Community Tree Giveaway
Guelph residents can claim up to two free trees for their yard. Help Guelph grow together by expanding and enhancing the tree canopy.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Live in Guelph? Want a free tree for your yard? Register for our Community Tree Giveaway starting today (April 22nd) at 10 a.m.! Claim up to two free trees for your address. Supply is limited.

Get all the details: ow.ly/pGpn50VEbF4
Guelph grows together! Register for our Community Tree Giveaway
Starting April 22 at 10 a.m., Guelph residents can register for up to two free, native trees for their yard though our Community Tree Giveaway. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 6 or when stock...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Guelph Family Health Team taking part in Guelph’s Clean and Green program by cleaning up garbage at W.E. Hamilton Park www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/loc...
Local healthcare pros host community clean up
Members of the Guelph Family Health Team spent Tuesday afternoon cleaning up garbage at W.E. Hamilton Park
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April 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM