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Earth Day Extravaganza

Take the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our planet

Join us for an exciting Earth Day Extravaganza at the Welland Farmers’ Market on Saturday, April 20 at Market Square.

Don’t miss your chance to grab an environmentally friendly, reusable jute Market tote bag and free seed kits. Plus, indulge in a charity BBQ and watch your kids have fun planting flowers in the new market planters. There will also be free eco-friendly gifts for everyone to enjoy.

Event details

The following organizations will be attending the event:

  • The Niagara Region Waste Management will have recycling containers for sale and information on waste management
  • Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee Niagara will be bringing brochures about how to plant and care for trees and will have tree seeds to hand out
  • Landcare Niagara will have information about their rural tree planting and species at risk initiatives
  • The Welland Horticultural Society members will be discussing local gardening best practices and information on a range of horticultural practices.
  • The Green Advisory Committee members will be handing out supplies for the Community Cleanup initiative to clean up Merritt Island and the Canal lands.

Free tree giveaway

Beginning April 2, Welland residents can register online to order a free tree sapling or in person at the Welland Community Centre beginning April 3. There are eight different trees to select from, each with its’ own pickup date during the Welland Farmers’ Market starting Saturday, April 20 during the Earth Day Extravaganza. Subsequent pickups will be April 27 and May 4 during the farmers’ market. More information on this event is available on the free tree giveaway event page.

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Community clean-up

Celebrate Earth Day by showing love to your community by removing litter and debris from City parks, open Spaces, and trails. The city will be hosting a community clean-up on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you are not able to celebrate in our clean-up, keep with the Earth Day theme by maintaining and tidying your own property or business to keep our community clean.

Event details

  • No pre-registration required.
  • Bags are provided and are to be picked up on April 20 at Welland Market Square between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
  • Bring your own gloves to reduce waste.
  • Leave bagged waste at identified drop–off location.
  • Clean-up along streets and high traffic areas is discouraged.

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Hazardous Items

Do not pick up anything that could be hazardous to your health. This includes:
  • hypodermic needles
  • syringes
  • jagged glass or other sharp objects
  • animal carcasses
  • urine bottles
  • heavy objects
  • air brakes
If you come across any hazardous items in a public space, flag them and call 905 735 1700 x3000 or email parksandforestry@welland.ca.

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