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April 2019
#FreeYourPlay with Kamik and Earth Day Canada POP-UP Adventure Playground
The first in a series of cross-country adventure play events hosted by Earth Day Canada and Kamik will get Toronto kids outdoors, covered in dirt, and away from helicopter grownups! Earth Day Canada’s 2019 public awareness campaign is focused on getting children outside, engaged in self-directed, unstructured play, which unequivocally promotes health, happiness, resiliency and social connectivity. In partnership with Kamik and in support of their #FreeYourPlay movement, Earth Day Canada is hosting this event to showcase the benefits of…
Find out more »Nature Blows Our Minds!
Do you value environmental education, but don’t know how to engage kids with abstract concepts such as habitats and biodiversity? Are you looking for fun kids activities to celebrate Earth Hour and Earth Day? Bring your kids to our workshop and see how game-based learning can capture their excitement! This workshop aims to spark children’s interest in biology and ecology. Kids will learn about oceanic ecosystems and gain knowledge on environmental stewardship. Besides quizzes, videos and group activities, kids can…
Find out more »Earth Day at Wye Marsh
Come out and enjoy a day in support of responsible living on our beautiful Earth! We have a host of activities designed for families to learn about stewardship in a hands-on way, such as an invasive species pull, BlioBlitz, and live animal demonstrations. There will also be visiting environmental groups, and a seedling tree for the first 50 families to plant at home! Entry to our Earth Day Celebration is by donation - there is no admission charge.
Find out more »Party for the Planet at Ripley’s Aquarium
To shell-ebrate Earth Day, we're partying for the planet. Have fin-tastic family fun while partaking in environmental education activities and encountering amazing animals. April 21 and 22
Find out more »Earth Day at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
All Earth Day and Easter Weekend activities are family friendly and included with regular admission. OUTDOOR GUIDED WALKS 11:30am and 2:30pm Celebrate the return of spring wildflowers and wildlife with a guided walk led by one of our Nature Interpreters. Explore the 100 acre site surrounding our Conservatory to hunt for spring bugs and learn how plants and animals adapt to and survive the harsh winter weather. EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT AND STORYTIME 10:30 & 1:30 Explore the tropical greenhouse and…
Find out more »Ajax Green Living Days
Ajax Green Living days falls on the week after Earth Day which is celebrated each year on April 22. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, with Earth Day Canada first being celebrated in 1980. Since, earth enhancing events now take place across the globe through the Earth Day Network. The Town of Ajax and a number of partners make a weeklong celebration of Earth Day, known as Ajax Green Living Days. This week is celebrated with a number of FREE family friendly and environmentally…
Find out more »TBG’s Family Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at TBG’s family-friendly event! Help plant the Teaching Garden Create nature crafts with DiscoverAbility Learn about urban wildlife with Toronto and Region Conservation Listen to nature-themed stories told by Don Mills branch librarians Enjoy a healthy smoothie made with FoodShare’s blender bike Recycle your old batteries Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Lug a mug and water bottle to help us reduce waste at this event. Teaching Garden at Toronto Botanical Garden (Park in the…
Find out more »One Million Trees Earth Day
Join Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and the City of Mississauga at the One Million Trees Earth Day Celebration at Willowvale Fields in Ward 6! Gather your friends and family on Saturday, April 27, 2019, for a morning of tree planting, stewardship and Earth Day activities. The event will go rain or shine. Please dress appropriately-you will get dirty! Closed toed shoes are required to participate in the event. Please note: you are registering for the event at Willowvale Fields in…
Find out more »Town of Orangeville Earth Day Tree Planting
Join us to connect with neighbours and give back to the community at the annual Earth Day Tree Planting. Planting trees are one of the best ways neighbours can help build a healthy community that’s resilient to climate change. No experience is necessary and CVC staff provide the tree planting “know how”. Students are encouraged to participate to earn their community volunteer hours. Participants should dress for the weather, and wear long pants and boots if possible. Shovels and gloves…
Find out more »10,000 Trees 30th Anniversary Planting
The Organization 10,000 TREES will host a one day planting event in Markham. That same day Sunday, April 28th, 10,000 Trees will celebrate its 30th anniversary. This planting will, once again take place in Markham. This year's site is located beside Robinson Creek, in a residential area at the south east corner of Stonebridge Drive and Major Mackenzie Rd. E, west of McCowan Rd. For more information check our website www.10000trees.com 10,000 Trees is an all-volunteer, non-profit charitable organization dedicated…
Find out more »Earthbound Kids Spring Open House
Join us on April 28 at Earthbound Kids to enjoy some fun on the farm at our Spring Open House! Our spring Open House will include outdoor play, pony rides*, sports, meet the farm animals, BBQ lunch and other fun family activities! Parents can tour the farm and learn about great summer camp and after-school programs, as well as our awesome birthday party packages! FREE! *Some activities are weather permitting
Find out more »Earth Day at Downsview Park
For more than 15 years, Earth Day at Downsview Park has been a go-to event for families looking to get involved in the world’s largest environmental movement. This year, the Park is excited to celebrate another Earth Day with a day-long event that promises to be bigger and better than ever! This year, we’re offering a host of new and family-friendly activities which include: an outdoor vendors’ market, self-directed scavenger hunt, free workshops on how to make your home more…
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