On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day all over the world, and in Montreal, environmentalism is a top priority. Since the 2000s, the city has been a model of ecological transition, and increasingly, Montreal is turning toward the ultra-local— small-scale farmers’ markets, microbreweries, a greener city, and a love of conservation to share with the little ones.
April 22 (and the ten days or so surrounding it) is the perfect time to embrace this eco-friendly spirit and turn it into a unifying movement… and to wear our best clogs!
Saturday, April 18: Earth Day Fair & Rally
Earth Day demonstration and fair;
“Governments, grappling with trade wars exacerbated by an economy fueled by extraction and unlimited growth, are deciding to cut back on everything that protects us and contributes to the well-being of the population: forests, the social safety net, public transit, environmental regulations, and democracy.”
WE REFUSE! On Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m., we invite you to a festive and unifying demonstration, as well as a fair. It’s time to unite our voices to make it clear:
NOT ONE MORE CUT!”
For more information, click hereWednesday, April 22: Big Cleanup Event at Toussaint Park
Instead of complaining, we’re rolling up our sleeves. And what could be sexier, at the start of mating season, than being seen cleaning up a park? Loving the planet is our sexiest quality.
For more information, click hereWednesday, April 22: Downtown Cleanup
Meet in front of the Sanaaq Centre (Place Henri-Dunant), and let’s clean up the neighbourhood together;
- Equipment provided (gloves, brooms, litter pickers, bags, etc.)
- A quick lesson on recycling rules
Wednesday, April 22: Earth Day Café at Cass Café
Café Cass is organizing an Earth Day event with Climafide (creator of playing cards for the environment)—there will be a small market and speakers discussing conservation and nature.
Wednesday, April 22: Small Gestures, Big Impacts Conference
For weekend environmentalists and those new to saving the planet, we recommend attending this conference, which offers a practical guide to small, everyday actions to help protect Mother Nature.
“Earth Day Action Guides” will be distributed.
For more information and to register, click here