Environment Week 2019
May. 28/19
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
May. 28/19
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
Environment Week
June 2 to 6, 2019
Since 1971, Canadian Environment Week has been a time to reflect on our impact on the environment and strive to make positive changes in the ways we interact and affect the natural world.
Environment Week includes World Environment Day, Clean Air Day, and World Oceans Day, and here in Edmonton there are events happening throughout the week for everyone!
Check out what’s going on in the city during Environment Week and beyond:
Eco Solar Tours: June 1 and 2
An annual weekend event featuring energy-efficient and renewable energy technology at various open houses, all within the greater Edmonton area. This event does not require registration unless you want to sign up for CAGBC's bike tour of 5 homes.
Our Change For Climate Team is going to be at three sites over the weekend:
- Site 4: Belgravia NZE (Saturday)
- Cloverdale Community League (Sunday)
- Site 16: Sundance Retrofit (Sunday)
Be sure to come say hi!
Downtown Sustainability Stroll: various dates
Our summer students will be leading a guided tour of Downtown Edmonton. Come learn about the sustainability features of eight buildings located Downtown:
- June 3 @12:00-1:00 pm
- June 7 @ 4:00-5:30 pm
Can’t make it during Environment Week? Sustainability Strolls are also happening in July and August - check out our registration page for future dates. Tours are free but registration is required to attend.
Clean Air Day: June 5
The City will be displaying air quality information in the lobby of Edmonton Tower from 11am to 1:30pm on Wednesday June 5. Stop by to learn more!
Bike Events: various dates
Have your say in how bikes fit into Edmonton’s future. From workshops (June 6 & 8) to a bike tour (June 15) to pop-up engagement sessions, the Bike Team will be out and about through the summer. Registration required for most events.
Sustainival: June 6 to 9
The world's first green carnival is back. Find it at Kingsway Mall.
Composting Workshops: various dates
From composting to weeds to carbon farming, there are a wide variety of workshops throughout the summer.
Weed Pulls: various dates
Help with the battle against garlic mustard and orange hawkweed, two highly invasive species taking over parts of our River Valley. There’s still time to join in on orange hawkweed volunteer pulls on June 15 and 22!
Still itching for more? Check out these and other events on the City of Edmonton’s Environment Week list of events. To get inspired, check out this video.
