Earth Day 2017 is this Saturday April 22. As usual, there are plenty of events and activities in Toronto that let the city come together to celebrate the green spaces that surround us.
Roll up your sleeves and get busy at a neighbourhood clean-up or learn something new at a film screenings.
Events you might want to check out:Gladstone Grow Op 2017 (April 19-23 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Grow Op is an exhibition of art and design featuring lots and lots of plants. It also falls on Earth Day.
Let It Grow TO (April 22 @ The Academy of Lions)
Head to Ossington's Academy of Lions at 8 a.m. for a mega outdoor workout and then grab some snacks from Grow Op to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund.
Celebrate Earth Day at Todmorden Mills (April 22 @ Todmorden Mills Heritage Site)
Create environmentally-friendly artwork and tour the Wildflower Preserve to explore the natural habitats of the Don Valley - all for free.
ParkPlay for Earth Day (April 22 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park )
Earth Day Canada hosts a “Wild About Canada” pop-up Adventure Playground. Bring the kids or just the young at heart to the north end of Bellwoods for the day.
Earth Day / Record Store Day Extravaganza (April 22 @ Henderson Brewing Co)
This brewery is partnering with the Drake Commissary, House of Anansi Press, Playa Cabana Cantina, Dead Dog Records and more to throw a big party and clean up.
CityPlace Earth Day Neighbourhood Cleanup (April 22 @ Canoe Landing Park)
The CityPlace Residents Association Clean Toronto Together Community Clean-Up Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration (April 22 @ Christie Pits Park)
Bring a blanket, a chair or just get out to dance with performances from Christian Bridges, Jessica Speziale, Xes, Jungle Man Sam and many, many more.
Earth Day Clothing Swap (April 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Swap your gently used clothing and accessories for some sweet new finds. Any clothes left will be donated to Sistering: A Woman's Place.
After The Last River (April 22 @ The Revue Cinema )
Head to this Roncesvalles theatre for a fascinating afternoon of film, conversations, and indigenous music, while exploring the Attawapiskat First Nations community of Northern Ontario.
Parkdale Park Clean-Up & Walk in celebration of Earth Day (April 22 @ Masaryk Park)
Help clean up Masaryk Park and some other neighbourhood spots around 11 a.m. with the bonus of free coffee and pizza.
Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine - Earth Day Clean Up (April 22 @ Glen Stewart Ravine)
The event is open to everyone and it's a great way to see this beautiful part of the city. Bring your own gloves and garbage bags; some light snacks will be provided.
Drop, Swap & Shop (April 23 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Drop off your electronics, pass on things you don't use and pick up one-of-a-kind items. It's like a friendly neighbourhood realtime Bunz Trading Zone.
Screen Queens Goes Green (April 23 @ The Royal Cinema - Toronto)
A drag queen and her guests will have many, many drinks while commenting on what's going on on screen. This month they're playing two episodes of Planet Earth.
Downsview Park Earth Day 2017 (April 23 @ Downsview Park)
This event includes tree planting, outdoor activities, a birds of prey demo, a campfire and a fun park tour.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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