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April 18th-20th 1pm-6pm

The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Vancouver’s largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace. Visit EPIC to learn about environmentally-friendly products and companies that mix style and quality with sustainability. Greening your life is easy - all you need is a little education and inspiration. EPIC has lots of both. Join us for this three day celebration of green living, and surround yourself with truly inspiring people and environmentally innovative products. Learn how to live a healthier, more sustainable life from experts in everything from eco traveling to green weddings. Reveal your inner treehugger and spend the day shopping in our marketplace of over 200 organizations offering the latest green products that are earth-friendly, ethically sourced, and better for your health. Let EPIC inspire you to ‘Shop and Th!nk’

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Evergreen British Columbia
April 26th 11am-5pm

Join the global party for the planet! Get down, dig in, and make Earth Day matter. Earth Day Vancouver Celebration, produced by Evergreen (www.evergreen.ca) is a chance to get together with family and neighbours, to dance, play, and celebrate our precious planet. It´s also a chance to dig in and weed out invasive species, plant trees and wildflowers, and help restore Jericho Park to its natural beauty. Get an early taste of Folk Fest at the live Earth Day Stage, which runs from 11am to 5pm. Programmed by the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and MC´d by dj Timothy Wisdom, the diverse high-energy lineup will have all ages dancing to the spicy world fusion of Tambura Rasa, the joyous energy of the young Kunaka marimba ensemble, and more. Stage runs from 1pm to 5pm, launched by words of inspiration from Earth Day Honourary Chair Tzeporah Berman. To join the Earth Day volunteer crew, contact Alston at earthdayvols@evergreen.ca. For the full entertainment lineup and more info, visit www.evergreen.ca or call 604.253.2127

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Rocky Mountain Education Series
April 22nd 5pm-9pm
Location:Fernie Community Center

April 22nd marks the annual celebration of our earth, our community and the power each of us have to be the change. While Earth Day is celebrated around the world, we in Fernie use this day to recognize how fortunate we are to be surrounded by incredible natural beauty. This year we kick off our Earth Day celebrations by highlighting the inventive community and youth projects that make Fernie great! The Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show is an unusual fashion show that unites the elements of art, style and fashion design with the creative use of recycled and reused items. Participants are challenged to look at waste and recycled materials with a creative eye and run with their imaginations to create clothing and accessories fit for the runway. The Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show will be complete with lights, a catwalk and DJ. Entrants of all ages, from across British Columbia join us in a fashion show

Contact Dawn Deydey at earthday@fernie.com

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Greater Vernon Services, RDNO
www.greatervernon.ca
April 19th 2008 10am-3pm

• “Environmental Mind Grind” is an academic challenge that tests BC students’ knowledge of local environmental issues. • Teachers are supplied study packages shortly after they register so students may prepare themselves for the contest. Environmental issues addressed include air quality, transportation demand management, energy conservation, forestry health, species and spaces, waste reduction, water conservation and watershed health. Schools can request in-class presentations on any of the topics to supplement the study package.This is the 8th year for this event in the North Okanagan. • The competition is based on games of seven questions. After a question is asked, the team to first buzz in has an opportunity to answer. If the team answers correctly, they receive a point, if the team answers incorrectly; one person from the opposing team has the opportunity to answer. If they answer correctly, their team receives a point, if they answer incorrectly, no points are given and the game proceeds to the next question. The team with the most points at the end of seven questions advances to the next round.Prizes include scholarships, cash for schools, fleece vests and hats.

Contact Renee Clark renee.clark@greatervernon.ca

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Earth Awareness Society of Edmonton
April 20th 2008 12noon-6pm
Hawrelak Park

Join us for one of Canada´s largest environmental festivals. With 6 hours of world class music, environmental, social awareness and holistic booths; and hands on activities for kids to create, and discover with, Edmonton Earth Day is a great way for people of all ages to learn how to walk a little lighter on the earth.

Contact- Janice Boudreau
edmontonearthday@shaw.ca

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Alberta Wilderness Association
April 19th 2008 8am-2:30pm
Calgary Tower

Celebrate Alberta Wilderness! Climb 802 stairs or Run 1km and Climb the 802 stairs of the Calgary Tower! Great Prizes & Entertainment all day! Learn about wilderness and wildlife in Alberta. This event takes place in conjunction with the Wild Alberta Expo.

Contact- Carly Miller awa.c4w@shaw.ca

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April 19th 2008- May 10th
9am-12noon

On Earth Day, we will be running a special class called “Clean Air Achievers.” Each program has a special guest athlete, or Clean Air Champion, leading the students along, and our athlete is Mike Kwiatkowski, a champion snow boarder. Registration for the program can be done through Clean Calgary Association at lindsay@cleancalgary.org. What is the Clean Air Achievers Program? “This program lets you be part of the solution to air pollution, smog and climate change AND helps you get fitter at the same time. When you choose to travel in a less polluting, more active way, you will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), but also improve your fitness (and who doesn’t want that?). Our Clean Air Champions are with you every step of the way.” http://www.cleanairachievers.ca/ When does it take place? The Clean Air Achievers Program can happen any time during the year, and is often completed by schools. The TELUS World of Science – Calgary and Clean Calgary Association have partnered to offer this program to students who are not participating through their class at school and have an interest in protecting the environment and getting active. Our program takes place in three parts. Once registered, students will be sent an e-package including pre-activities that must be completed before they arrive on Saturday, April 19th. Part 1: On April 19th, registered students should arrive at the TELUS World of Science (701 11 Street SW) at 8:45am to sign-in and head to the Discovery Dome Theatre. At 9:00am, our Champion Mike, will give a 1 hour presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Parents are strongly encouraged to join their children. The students will wrap up at 10:50am so that there is no worry about public attending the 11:00am Dome Show. Following the Champion’s speech, students will be given a workbook to log their active transportation for a two week period, starting on the 19th. Students will also be given log-in information to the Clean Air Achievers website for activity tracking. Part 2: On Saturday, May 3rd, registered students may return to the TELUS World of Science for a two hour workshop on an environmental issue from 9:00-11:00am. The workshop has not been confirmed at this time. Part 3: Students must complete their tracking and have it entered online at http://www.cleanairachievers.ca/ by Wednesday, May 7th, 2008. Results will be complied by the Clean Calgary Association. Students return to the TELUS World of Science on Saturday, May 10th at 9:00am for their Graduation Ceremony. Our Champion will present each student who has completed the Challenge with a certificate. Students will then be encouraged to take what they have learned into their community and continue their active transportation. The Graduation Ceremony will wrap-up by 10:30am. Who Can Participate in the Program? Students between the ages of 12-15 are the target audience for this program. Students that are outside of this range may also enroll with confirmation from Lindsay at Clean Calgary Association. What is the cost to Participate in the Program? There is a $5.00 registration fee for each participant. Subsidies are available through the Clean Calgary Association. Who is our Clean Air Champion? Our Champion is Mike Kwiatkowski, and his sport is Snowboarding. Mike’s profile can be found here. What if I have more Questions? Feel free to contact Erin McDonald at erin.mcdonald@calgaryscience.ca or Lindsay Luhnau at lindsay@cleancalgary.org for answers to any other questions you might have about the program.

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City of Regina
April 20th 2008 1-4pm
Royal Saskatchewan Museum

The City and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum have partnered to plan an awesome Earth Day event on Sunday, April 22 from 1-4 pm at the Museum featuring: - crafts, demonstrations and activities for kids - organic food concessions - Free tree seedlings from Shand Greenhouse - the Regina Transit ´Buzz´ - Regina Girl Guides on site to build compost bins - Information booths - electric bike demo - Music performances Earthly fun for everyone!

Contact Sheri Florizone sflorizone@regina.ca

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Meewasin Valley Authority
April 27th 2008 2-4pm
Meewasin Park

Join us for a public clean-up party at Meewasin Park. Enjoy our eco-fair featuring booths, music, and crafts. Visit our website (www.meewasin.com) for more information

Contact-Julia Laforge
jlaforge@meewasin.com

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Town of Orangeville
April 19th 2008 9am-12noon

Tree planting program along Lower Monora Creek with Credit Valley Conservation and Trout Unlimited at 2 sites. Lunch will be provided.
Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club is our event partner.

Contact James Stiver at
(519) 941-0440

Or please contact Amy Doole at Credit Valley Conservation: 1-800-668-5557 ext. 428.

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Downsview Park and Toronto and Region Conservation
Sunday, April 20, 2008
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Earth Day Canada, Downsview Park and Toronto and Region Conservation invite you to our annual spring Earth Day festival. Leave your legacy for future generations this Earth Day at Downsview Park by planting 1,000 trees in the Canada Forest and helping create a sustainable community.

Help plant 1000 native trees

Earth Day at Downsview Park features environmentally-friendly exhibits, activities and entertainment – rain or shine – for the whole family!

The Green Pavilion offers food, crafts and products by eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors.
The Recycle Yard lets you safely dispose of hazardous household waste, pick up a blue box, load up on compost for your garden, and donate your used clothes, books, and household items.
Interactive exhibits showcase new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, how to build birdhouses and fun ways to learn about nature and the environment.
The Kids Area features arts and crafts, buskers, face painting and more.
Our Main Stage salutes the best in up and coming enviro-focused entertainment.

Team Green Challenge
Help promote positive environmental action by organizing a group of friends, family members or coworkers to participate in our Team Green Challenge. Tree planting teams can compete to be the “largest group of planters” or the “most spirited group of planters”.

For more information about Earth Day at Downsview Park or to register a team for the Team Green Challenge, contact Downsview Park at 416-952-2222 or info@pdp.ca.
www.downsviewpark.ca.

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10,000 Trees for the Rouge
April 27th 2008 9am-3pm
North side of Donald Cousens Parkway just east of the 9th Line

Everyone is invited to dig in and plant trees to help restore wildlife habitat within the Rouge River watershed. No experience required - just be prepared to get a bit dirty and have fun. Come any time after 9 a.m. Waterproof footwear recommended. Dress for the weather. If you have a shovel and bucket please bring them. Thousands of trees and shrubs to be planted!

Contact-Dawn Farara
publicoutreach@10000trees.com

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Toyota Canada
April 22nd 2008 9am-5pm
Green’s Creek

We’ll be cleaning up the tributaries and streams of Green’s Creek.

Contact Don Graham
(613) 552-4666

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Greater Sudbury Environmental Network (GSEN)
April 19th 2008 11am-5pm
Sudbury Downtown Market Square

100 green business and non-profit booths, a local food fair and main stage and children’s entertainment all day.

Contact Scott Card
gsen.regs@bellnet.ca

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CSC Canada
April 22nd-23rd 10am-3pm
Principale

The international exchange activity for students about Earth Day between China and Canada

Contact Cuiwen Yao
(514) 570-7718

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Essex Region Conservation Authority
www.erca.org
April 27th 10am-4pm
Malden Park

Join the Essex Region Conservation Authority and its partners in planting 1500 trees to celebrate Earth Day! Take part in a nature scavenger hunt and many other family orientated activities, courtesy of the Suncor Energy Foundation. Contact us to enter your organization or business in the Corporate Challenge! Check out the Sunoco Earth Day 2008 Writing Contest. Be sure to also visit the Windsor-Essex Earth Day Celebrations for workshops, displays and activities, just across the road at Mic Mac Park starting at 10am. Admission is free and parking available at Mic Mac.

Contact Phil Darrell-Smith
pdarrellsmith@erca.org

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Friends of Eugenia Falls
April 22nd 2008 8am-5pm
Eugenia Falls Park

Let´s get together and clean up our streets for summer! And bring any perennials you have for a plant exchange!

Contact Laura Kalcsa
laurakalcsa@rogers.com

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April 27, 2008 1:30 PM
Hadden Park, near Maritime Museum
Faith leaders, entertainment, lost streams history, First Nations participation.
Rain or shine!
http://www.falsecreekwatershed.org

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Sunday, April 20th 1-4pm
Ajax Town Hall
The "Greening of Town Hall" includes educational booths & displays, 2 workshops (Healthy Yards and Energy Management), Family Birdhouse Building, Native Plant Sale, Green Reading in the Library and Various Games and Activities.
The Greening of Town Hall will be the final event for "Ajax Green Living Days" which includes community tree planting, spring clean-up in your neighbourhood park, compost giveaway and various stewardship projects.

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Sunday, April 20, 10am - 2pm
Be a part of Earth Day in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Become an active steward as you discover and help take care of this regional treasure located within the Seymour Watershed.

For more information:
Tanya Scaman
Watershed Education Programs Coordinator
Phone: 604-451-6506
E-mail: lscr_ed@metrovancouver.org

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Only 100 tickets available to this intimate dinner, silent auction and keynote speech. Tickets $100. Reception begins at 6pm. Free parking.
Proceeds to help save Musqueam Creek, Vancouver's Last Wild Salmon Stream. For more information visit www.mecsweb.org or contact Nicholas at mecsinfo@mac.com.

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12th Annual Community Tree Planting Fest
Saturday April 26, 2008
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Princess Point (foot of Macklin St. North)

Earth Day Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens, and BARC invite you to join us in planting over 1000 native trees to help the environment. Lots of othe fun activities featuring live raptor demonstrations, horse and wagon rides, waterfront trolley rides to Bayfront, bouncy ride, scavenger hunt, free draw, eco arcade with organic produce, eco exhibits, bike clinic, entertainment and more – rain or shine. Get your colleagues or friends together and challenge another business or group to do the same. For more information visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca or call 905-570-1932. Bring a shovel- we look forward to seeing you there.

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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
See you there!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
See you there!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
See you there!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
See you there!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with Nature's Fare Markets, Tuesday April 22nd!
Giveaways!
Instore guests!
Prizes to be won!
See you there!

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Greater Moncton
Earth Day Festival 2008
May 2 - May 4

Bringing the Greater Community together to celebrate the natural world we all share.

Day1 - Clean Energy Benefit Concert

Friday May 2nd, 2008, 6:00 pm - 2:30 am
Studio 7Hundred, Moncton,
Confirmed Bands: Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew, Isaac and Blewett, Khalid Ilidrissi, Marc Thériault, LoveStorm, John Jerome and the Great 88, Roc'N Rebels

Day 2 - Tri-City Hike & Bike River Sweep

Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Trail and Park
A campaign is under way to engage students from local schools, colleges and universities, as well as members of community associations and churches to hike & bike along the riverfront, having fun and collecting garbage along the way. Four different starting points will be used such that everyone ends up at the Riverfront Park on Assumption Blvd., next to the fire station. Complimentary refreshments will be served as the day finishes off with kids’ activities, live entertainment and eco announcements.

Day 3 - Green Expo Extravaganza

Sunday May 4th, 2008, 12pm
Bernice MacNaughton High School

►Over 40 exhibitors: Eco-Conservation Groups, Outdoor Activity Associations and Eco Friendly Companies.
►Empowering seminars on the Economic Viability of Clean Energy, Pesticide Free Landscaping, and Urban Gardening.
►50 foot long diner-buffet - opens at 12:30pm.
►Live Jazz / photo exhibit./ Organised activities for kids.

To volunteer, or for more information:
(506) 383-9707 – olivierweil@hotmail.com
(506)389-9818 - ydevine@nb.sympatico.ca
www.monctonearthday.org (as of April 8th)

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Keynote speaker Raffi on toxic-free communities.

April 22, 5-8pm.

RSVP: call Julianne at 604-669-1921

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Saturday, April 19
11am – 3pm
Bear Creek Park

Bring the family to a party! Celebrate Earth Day with FREE activities, live music, story times, face painting, costume parades, tree planting, environmental displays and fun for all at Bear Creek Park. New this year is an old automotive and household battery drop off and a native plant sale - get your garden ready and do all that you can for the environment. For more information call 604.501.5121.

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Environmental Eco-fair is a student run event held at Kelowna Secondary School to promote environmentaly-friendly actions and raise awareness to the public about current issues. Open to the public after 4 on Tuesday April 22nd.

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Celebrated on Sunday April 20 12 noon to 5 pm at the Court Yard of Brandon University. Mountain Bike Giveaway, Free Compost, Education Sessions, Tree Planting, High Bred Vehicle display and lots more More information contact Tom Keep City of Brandon 729-2171 or t.keep@brandon.ca

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I have a great idea to save the environment and clean up Vancouver for 2010!

I don't know whether or not you have ever been to Switzerland, but the streets are so clean and beautiful that you don't even see a cigarette butt on the sidewalk. One could probably even eat off the pavement! I have an easy, free, fun idea for making Vancouver as clean as Switzerland by 2010. I call it the Swiss Initiative and I practice it myself everyday.

Everyday when I am out on my daily walk I pick up one piece of rubbish and put it in a garbage bin. If everyone in Vancouver picked up just one piece of rubbish everyday, it's my theory that within 3 years Vancouver would be as clean as Switzerland.

With a bit of luck we might even make it by 2010!

The Swiss Initiative is fun, takes no time out of one's day, costs no money and could easily result in all of us appreciating the true natural beauty of our home town for the Olympics and beyond. In addition it leaves you with a good feeling, knowing you have done something every day to help the environment and beautify the city.

Do it yourself! Tell all your friends! Practice the Swiss Initiative, celebrate a spotless Vancouver for 2010 and make it Earth Day everyday.

One piece a day sends the rubbish away!

Cheers!

Felicity :)

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I have a great idea to save the environment and clean up Vancouver for 2010!

I don't know whether or not you have ever been to Switzerland, but the streets are so clean and beautiful that you don't even see a cigarette butt on the sidewalk. One could probably even eat off the pavement! I have an easy, free, fun idea for making Vancouver as clean as Switzerland by 2010. I call it the Swiss Initiative and I practice it myself everyday.

Everyday when I am out on my daily walk I pick up one piece of rubbish and dispose of it appropriately. If everyone in Vancouver picked up just one piece of rubbish everyday, it's my theory that within 3 years Vancouver would be as clean as Switzerland!

With a bit of luck we might even make it by 2010!

The Swiss Initiative is fun, takes no time out of one's day, costs no money and could easily result in all of us appreciating the true natural beauty of our home town for the Olympics and beyond! In addition it leaves you with a good feeling, knowing you have done something everyday to help the environment and beautify the city.

Do it yourself! Tell all your friends! Practice the Swiss Initiative: Vancouver, celebrate a clean environment, a spotless city for 2010 and make it Earth Day everyday.

One piece a day sends the rubbish away!

Cheers.

Felicity :)

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This one-day workshop (1:30 - 5:30 at Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace) is an inspiring response to Climate Change, calling participants to stand for a new possibility for the future: an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on this planet.
The symposium inspires action and ongoing commitment. Participants are encouraged to form a BE THE CHANGE Action Circle to support each other in adapting new life-style habits.

Registration and Seating: 1:00 pm

$45 advance or $50 at the door

All proceeds support the work of the BCTEA society
Bring: mug, water, journal (optional)

Pre-register by:

Phone: with Visa or Master Card 604-731-3101

In person: CMUC 1825 West 16th Ave.

By mail: Include your name and contact info, and please make cheques payable to Be The Change Earth Alliance, c/o 5557 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4C9.

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Town of East Gwillimbury
April 18th, 19th, and 20th, the Town will be launching the 2nd annual Town-Wide Litter Clean Up Days. We are asking concerned citizens, local business owners, service clubs, and schools to participate by volunteering a couple of hours of time to clean up our town.

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Everyone's invited! 3:30 - 5:30 pm Tue Apr 22nd Sponsored by Yogapod

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An Earth Day Celebration inluding a Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade sale, local environmental groups, speakers etc. Free swim and crafts for children...

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Join us for an eco-fair Sunday, April 20th at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre (394 Main Road, Hudson.) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm will be "pitching-in" to clean up the winter litter!

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The Wolf Centre in Golden, BC is organizing a neighbourhood clean-up starting at 5pm on April 22. We welcome the world to our valley - let's take care of it! Join your neighbours, and finish at the Wolf Centre for some hot chocolate and easy tips on how to live more "greenly". There is only one Earth... and wolves are a part of it!