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Environment Week

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Environment Week is gearing up for another great week of events! It all starts with the kickoff:

Saturday, June 1, 2013
9am to 2pm
park area northeast of 104 Street & 85 Avenue

Environment Week Events by City of Edmonton

Date Event Location
June 1
1-4pm
Mill Woods Bicycle Festival Mill Woods Park
northside, near 28 Avenue bike path
June 4-7
By reservation only
Ages 9+
Tour of the
Edmonton Waste Management Centre
Edmonton Waste Management Centre
June 5
11:30am-1:30pm
Root for Trees planting Louise McKinney Park
June 8
9:30-11:30am
Garlic Mustard Pull
June 8
10am-3pm
River Day  Rundle Park

Events will continue to be added and updated, so stay tuned!

Environment Week 2013 Theme: Biodiversity

The provincial theme for Environment Week 2013 is biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth (bio = life, diversity = variety). It is important because:
  • it supports the natural processes we need for survival, including clean water, pest management, healthy soil and wildlife habitat
  • it contributes to our quality of life, giving us opportunities to watch animals, pick berries and teach our children about nature
  • it is a key indicator of healthy, functioning ecosystems.

Check out our Teachers Resource related to biodiversity. It includes topic areas for Science and Social Studies for grades 1 to 12.

Start your Environment Week celebrations early at a local International Day for Biodiversity event!

Scales, Tails, Hoots & Howls: A Closer Look at River Valley Biodiversity
Sunday, May 26
11am to 3pm
John Janzen Nature Centre

Biodiversity Resources

What is biodiversity, and what is the City doing to protect it?

What is the City’s approach to protecting natural areas and biodiversity?

How can I find out what plant and wildlife species are in Edmonton?

How can I find out if there’s a natural area in (or near) my neighbourhood?

How can I get involved in protecting local natural areas?

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.

Master Naturalist Program

Master Naturalist ProgramA "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:

Office of Environment

Suite 750, Tower 1 Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3R8

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Fax 780-495-0612
Email env@edmonton.ca
Website (http://www.edmonton.ca/ecovision)
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