Register: Drop in event, no registration necessary
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The City of Markham is celebrating Earth Day inside the Downtown Markham building complex! The event will provide Markham residents with a fun and educational take on environmental issues. Markham’s Earth Day Celebration draws over 300 residents to the event annually. This year’s event will be the first in-person celebration since the pandemic started. We have an exciting array of attractions including wildlife conservation animal booths, free electric vehicle test drives, and a sustainability fair. Take a ride the Pride of the Carousel, and complete our passport activity to enter a raffle for a prize!
About: Indulge your senses in a culinary experience designed to inspire you to explore food using taste, smell, touch and sight. This workshop is held in partnership with York Region Food Network and York Region as part of the Good Food Challenge, a food waste reduction initiative. Please note that participants may be working with common food allergens.
Annual Earth Week Community Tree Planting
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by: 10,000 Trees
Date: Saturday, April 27th, 2024 and Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Bruce's Mill Conservation Park, 3291 Stouffville Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville
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Join us at Bruce's Mill Conservation Park for our annual earth week event to plant 5,000 trees and shrubs. Please note April 27th is a set-up day and we will be moving plants and equipment into the field. April 28th will be the primary tree planting day.
About: Unearth the secrets of decomposition as we embark on an exciting journey to create our very own Soil-Arium. This hands-on workshop is designed for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of nature and discover the science behind turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil. This workshop is held in partnership with York Region Food Network and York Region as part of the Good Food Challenge, a food waste reduction initiative. Please note that participants will get messy.
Big Ideas: The Power of Sustainable Everyday Choices
About: We often hear about terms such as "carbon footprints," "climate change," and "sustainability." But what do they really mean? And how do our daily actions, like where we go, what we eat, how we shop, and how we heat our homes, affect the world? Join Gil Amdurski from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to learn more about how the things we do every day can make a big difference in taking care of our planet.