Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event worldwide. First launched in the US in 1970, it is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement. In Canada, it has grown into Earth Week to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries for events and projects that address local environmental issues.
This photo of a rare Kermode bear was captured by Andrew S. Wright during Tides Canadas 2010 into the heart of BCs vulnerable Great Bear Rainforest. Led by the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), the journalists were bringing global attention to one of the worlds greatest environmental treasures.
Organized by , Vancouvers Earth Day parade takes place April 22 at 11am on Commercial Drive, in support of northern communities fighting controversial pipelines such as the Enbridge-Northern Gateway.
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Celebrate the 麻豆传媒映画Cherry Blossom Festival in 麻豆传媒映画parks this weekend by participating in Tree Talks and Walks hosted by 麻豆传媒映画Park Board.
Stanley Park
Saturday, April 21, 2:00 3:30 pm
Meet at the Rose Arbour at the Lower Rose Garden, on Pipeline Road in Stanley Park. This spot will be a focal point to discover many of the beautiful and unusual ornamental trees and plants in Stanley Parks Shakespeare Garden. This talk will also discuss some of the history of the park and how the Park Board balances demands of the public with the need for open green space. Presented by City Arborist, Bill Stephen.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Sunday, April 22, 1:00 2:30 pm
Meet at the parking lot (33rd Ave and Cambie) under the west end cherry trees. A guided tree walk highlighting the many exotic and native trees at Queen Elizabeth Park's arboretum, founded in 1949, contains tree species from around the world. This walk will focus on the ornamental qualities and garden-worthiness of the wide palette of trees which grow in Vancouver. Presented by Alex Downie, Supervisor of Neighborhood Parks.
The 麻豆传媒映画Cherry Blossom Festival runs through April 28 with events and celebrations across the city. Through a variety of programs from Cherry Jam Downtown, Haiku Invitational, Bike the Blossoms, BC Blossom Watch Photo Contest, Tree Talks and Walks and the Cherry Blossom Viewing Map the festival captures the exuberance of the blossoming with cultural programming for the whole community to enjoy. Visit the website for the events calendar and locations at .ca.
Vancouver's Parks Board has organized several events to help you celebrate the role parks play in our appreciation of the natural world.
Everett Crowley Park
Saturday, April 21, 11:00 am 3:00 pm
Vancouvers longest running Earth Day celebration takes place at Everett Crowley Park. Hosted by the Everett Crowley Park Committee, the day includes the planting of 1,000 native trees and shrubs supplied by the Park Board, educational games and kids activities. Visit earthdayvancouver.org for details.
Stanley Park
Earth Day Ivy Busters: Community Invasive Species Management in Stanley Park
Sunday, April 22, 1:00 3:30 pm
Stanley Parks natural habitats are being overtaken by alien invasive plants. Join Stanley Park Ecology Society for an enjoyable and empowering afternoon of careful conservation weeding efforts.
To RSVP and for info on where to meet and what to bring, contact Greg: [email protected] or 604-718-6547
Earth Day Nature, Nurture and Renewal: Forest Fundamentals in Stanley Park
Sunday, April 22, 1:30 3:30 pm
Join Stanley Park Ecology Societys nature educator on an easy walk to explore the importance of forests to wildlife and people, their structure and function, how they change over time, and how to recognize some of their most important and endearing inhabitants.
Fees apply: Adults $10, seniors and children $5. To pre-register, contact Krystal: [email protected] or 604-718-6522
Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon
Weekends, 10:00 am 4:00 pm
Indoors, along the shore trail of Lost Lagoon by the confluence of Chilco and Alberni Streets, engage in nature displays and stories by Stanley Park Ecology Society educators. Enjoy the complimentary spotting scope to watch for eagles hunting gulls, or the return of swallows to the lagoons nest boxes. Free. For more information visit: stanleyparkecology.ca/education/nature-house/
Hastings Park
Saturday, April 28, 6:00 am
Dawn Chorus Walk for Earth Week, with naturalist Al Grass. Meet at the north-east corner of the Sanctuary for a walk that will last about two hours, rain or shine! More information at hastingspark.ca
Hundreds will gather at the Aveda Institute in Gastown on April 22 to start their 6K walk to Sunset Beach and back to demonstrate their support for clean water access in Africa.
Aveda staff, clients, students and the general public will be joined by celebrity marshal Graham Wardle, star of CBCs television series, Heartland. Just before the walk begins, walkers will be doing a Tweet Out to raise awareness about the global water crisis on Earth Day.
When: Earth Day, Sunday April 22nd at 10:45 a.m. Will depart by 11 a.m.
Where: Starting at the Aveda Institute & Academy 101-111 Water Street, along Sunset Beach and back to the Aveda Institute & Academy 101-111 Water Street.
Since 2006 Aveda Canada has raised $1.2 million and dramatically improved the lives of approximately 48,000 people in Africa, primarily children.
