April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. During this month, people around the world celebrate the planet and at the same time demonstrate support for environmental protection. There are many issues affecting Earth right now such as pollution, animal extinction and accelerated climate change. Earth Month is a time to encourage sustainability, reduce one's own carbon footprint and educate oneself on how to co-exist peacefully with the rest of the Earth's creatures.
MPL is celebrating Earth Month with a number of events and activities:
VIRTUAL EVENTS
April 1 | 7 PM | ZOOM
Find out how to adopt a pet from the OSPCA and how to decide what pet is right for you. Also discover what it means to be a good pet parent (this will include what it means to bring an animal into your home and the research that should go into the commitment of said animal), enriching your animal at home, and what the resources are for someone who is thinking that they may need to surrender or rehome their pet.
April 7 | 3 PM | ZOOM
Find out how to adopt a pet from the OSPCA and how to decide what pet is right for you. Also discover what it means to be a good pet parent (this will include what it means to bring an animal into your home and the research that should go into the commitment of said animal), enriching your animal at home, and what the resources are for someone who is thinking that they may need to surrender or rehome their pet.
Microplastics: Tiny But Dangerous
April 14 | 6:30 PM | ZOOM
Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that often go unnoticed in beaches, parks and urban areas - but the impacts they cause are anything but small! Join us to learn about microplastics, from what they are and why they are a problem, to what we can do to make a difference!
Earth Month Storytime: Adventures of the 905 Green Team
April 18 | 11:30 AM | ZOOM
To celebrate Earth Month, join us for a special storytime from the young Markham authors of the Adventures of the 905 Green Team. The 905 Green Team will also be a giving a presentation on energy conservation for kids.
Earth Day Virtual Open House: Markham Environmental Advisory Committee
April 22 | 7 PM | ZOOM
Celebrate Earth Day 2021 and youth engagement in sustainability at the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee's Virtual Open House.
Human Library: Project Manager from Park People
April 29 | 7 PM | ZOOM
Want to know what a project manager does and how to become one? Well, join us for a Human Library session with a Project Manager. Rachel is a Senior Project Manager with Park People, supporting the growth of the National Network through the management, administration and promotion of several granting programs and extensive outreach efforts to groups across Canada. Her extensive work experience has included a wide variety of fields, including food security, environmental non-profit, education, and community building.
ACTIVITIES:
April 19 & 20 | 1- 5 PM | Curbside Pickup
Register for your tree seedling. You can pick-up your seedlings April 19th or April 20th during Earth Week from the Unionville Library.
READING LISTS:
- Adventures of the 905 Green Team: Exploring Markham’s Energy
- Earth Month Reading List
- Earth Day movies and books
BLOGS TO READ:
- Water Treatment: Where does our drinking water come from?
- Energy Conservation : Use less and be more efficient
OTHER WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH
March 27 | 8:30 PM
- Switch off your lights for an hour
- Find out what 20 things you can do during Earth Hour to make it memorable
- Join the first-ever Earth Hour Virtual Spotlight on social media
- Sign the “Voice for the Planet” petition
International Earth Day: Restore our Earth™ - April 22
- Join over 1 billion participants around the world and take action
- Global activists, international leaders, and influencers will come together for the second-annual multi-hour Earth Day Live
Markham Celebrates Earth Day!
April 22 | 7 PM
Join residents and special guests for an open house hosted by the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee. Celebrate recent green initiatives directed by emerging community leaders.
