Show us how you celebrate Earth Month on social media for a chance to win a prize!

How do I enter the contest?

Post a photo of your favourite hiking trail, sustainable swap, lifestyle choices, or anything that means sustainability to you on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Make sure you use the hashtags #GreenMarkham, #MarkhamLibrary, and #MPLTrailProject to inspire others. Tag us @CityofMarkham and @MarkhamLibrary so that we can see your posts for your chance to WIN!

Prizes: Two (2) $50 Loblaw’s gift cards

Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM EDT

What do I need to know?

  • Let’s build a community! Include the following hashtags
    • #GreenMarkham
    • #MarkhamLibrary
    • #MPLTrailProject
  • Make sure we can find you by tagging us @CityofMarkham and @MarkhamLibrary
  • Don’t be a copy cat! Share original photos that display environmental and/or sustainable action themes or examples
  • Multiple entries are permitted
    • However, the same photo posted on multiple platforms will count as one (1) entry only
  • Markham residents only
  • Set your account privacy to public – otherwise we won’t see it!
  • Share your photos between Saturday April 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT to Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT

See how others are taking action!

Get inspired to live a more sustainable lifestyle by searching the hashtag #GreenMarkham, #MarkhamPublicLibrary and #MPLTrailProject on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Visit new trails you see, try a new swap, and attend events! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your favourite posts with your friends and family to spread the inspiration.

Contest rules & regulations

Read Contest Rules & Regulations [PDF]

We welcome your respectful and on-topic comments and questions in this limited public forum. To find out more, please see Appropriate Use When Posting Content. Community-contributed content represents the views of the user, not those of Markham Public Library