At the time of writing, spring has fully arrived in Discovery Ridge! It is great to see new vegetation springing up and our neighbourhood waking up from winter. You may have noticed an increased presence of our landscaping crews from ULS doing their annual spring cleanup of our parks, medians, and green spaces. Work on this cleanup is weather dependent so it may still be on the way. NDHA and ULS work hard to take care of all the landscaped spaces in Discovery Ridge. Our neighbourhood is a big area and sometimes spots get missed. If you see something you think needs to be taken care of, reach out to us and we will get it dealt with.
Symbolic Tree Program
Did you know that Calgary residents can commemorate a birthday, wedding, anniversary or any other special day by planting a tree in one of Calgary’s many parks. You would work with a Parks Urban Forestry representative to determine a species and location for your symbolic tree. You can both celebrate a highlight in your life and help the environment by increasing Calgary’s urban forest. Costs depend on the size of tree chosen. You can get more information by calling 3-1-1 or at the website: https://www.calgary.ca/parks/tree-commemoration.html.
NDHA Annual General Meeting 2025
The Board of Directors will hold the in-person meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at Westside Kings Church (3939 69 St SW). NDHA members will be notified of the AGM details by email or post mail and will also see signage placed at the entrance to the community. As always, at the AGM we will elect the new Board of Directors and provide updates on NDHA business and greenspace-related matters. We will also be ready to answer any questions or concerns you may want to raise. We look forward to seeing you there! If you cannot attend the AGM, we ask that you send us your proxy vote so the required quorum is realized, and the meeting can occur.
Street Sweeping
Discovery Ridge is scheduled for sweeping on Friday, May 2 (weather dependent). Please watch for signs that will be posted in the community to notify you in advance or visit the City of Calgary website for updates. Vehicles must be moved from the street during this operation or be subject to fines or towing. Remove your vehicle and trash/compost/recycle bins from the road so that the gravel and grime of winter can be swept away!
Drainage Swales
We have already seen some spring rains, and more are on their way. All of us need to prepare our properties. For owners with a concrete drainage swale in your yard, City of Calgary bylaws require you to ensure the swale is kept clear of debris. Rain and runoff need to easily drain into the storm sewer system via the swale. Please have a look to ensure yours is clean and unobstructed. You do not want to be responsible for flood damage caused by a backup on your property.
Want To Help?
The work of the NDHA is currently managed by seven volunteers, all of whom are your neighbours. This volunteer-oriented management of NDHA’s mandate saves over $100,000 per year of your fee money to keep Discovery Ridge one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in Calgary. If there are not enough volunteers to oversee the landscaping, snow removal, holiday lights, and other services NDHA provides, we would likely need to bring in a professional management company. Our current structure has allowed us to install unique landscaping in our medians, dog waste bag dispensers, graphic wraps to beautify our trash bins, and seasonal planter foliage displays by the roundabout. It also allows us to maintain and operate the waterfall when water restrictions permit.
To continue to have an energetic Board that will ensure NDHA’s work is sustained, we are looking for both new Board Members and non-board member volunteers who can help make this all happen. This is an excellent way to give back to your community, interact with a great group of current volunteers, and maybe even learn something new. The only thing required of you is a willingness to give a couple of hours per month for a beautiful Discovery Ridge. Please consider volunteering this year. Contact us anytime!
Thank you to the many community volunteers who have stepped up over the years as NDHA Board Members and committee helpers! Your time and effort have collectively saved the NDHA membership well over a million dollars. This allowed Discovery Ridge to incorporate and maintain some of the highest, and leading-edge, landscape standards in Calgary. The community would not look the way it does without the work you have contributed, and everyone appreciates what you have given the community over the years!
We are always happy to hear from our NDHA members. You can contact us in various ways via our website at www.ndha.ca, send us an email at [email protected], or even call us at 403-237-9595. As always, if you are interested in helping the NDHA maintain one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in Calgary, reach out through the web site or email us at [email protected].
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