Environment Week
Enter the Environment Week I Spy Contest and get a chance to win some great prizes! Contest runs from June 7 to 30.
Environment Week 2016 was June 5 to 11. Missed out on the events? We'll have a summary of some events the City hosted coming soon.
In the meantime, start planning for next year! Environment Week will be June 4 to 10.
City of Edmonton Events
Rain Garden Workshop for Homeowners & Landscapers
Learn about building rain gardens.
Garlic Mustard is a non-native plant species that is invasive to our environment and can be destructive to native biodiversity and habitat. Mill Creek Ravine is one of few known locations in Edmonton where this prohibited noxious weed has been discovered. Help eliminate them at a weed pull. Garlic Mustard is easy to pull and has no thorns or skin irritants.
Composting Workshops
Take a workshop or visit a drop-in program at the John Janzen Nature Centre.
Eco-Solar Tours
An annual weekend event featuring energy-efficient and renewable energy technology at various open houses, all within the greater Edmonton area.
Edmonton Waste Management Centre Tours
The EWMC regularly offers free two-hour tours to the public. Not recommended for children under 9 years old.
Clean Air Day
Clean Air Day is celebrated the Wednesday of Environment Week.
Downtown Sustainability Stroll
Take a self-guided tour to learn about the various sustainability features in downtown Edmonton.
River Day
An annual event at Rundle Park, River Day is an activity-filled day on water, including hands-on activities for the whole family!
Events by Other Organizations
Find more environmental events on our Greener Days calendar!
Get Involved!
Learn more and start taking steps to "green" your life! Check out these City programs:
Composting Workshops
Learn to compost the fun and easy way at the John Janzen Nature Centre's Backyard Compost Education Centre, or host your own Community Compost Workshop.
A "learn and serve" program for Edmontonians who are interested in learning more about ecology and naturalization in our city, and being involved in the stewardship of local natural areas.
For More Information
City Environmental Strategies
8th Floor, HSBC Bank Place
10250-101 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3P4
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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| Fax | 780-401-7070 |
| 311@edmonton.ca | |
| Website | (http://www.edmonton.ca/TheWayWeGreen) |
