This Friday marks the 52 anniversary of Earth Day around the world, demonstrating a unified support for environmental protection, mainly by picking up litter in public parks or trails.
Cambridge celebrates annually together with a community cleanup, set to be held this year on Saturday, April 23.
Anyone in need of litter clean up supplies can pick them up at one of four Idea Exchange branches in Cambridge Saturday morning, then head over to any park, trail or public space. The four branches are:
- Hespeler Idea Exchange; 5 Tannery St. E.
- St. Benedicts Secondary School / Clemens Mill Idea Exchange branch; 50 Saginaw Pkwy
- Queen's Square Idea Exchange branch in Galt; 1 North Sq.
- Preston Idea Exchange branch; 435 King St. E.
From Friday to Saturday, Earth Day clean up projects and initiatives will take place all over the city to help keep nature looking green.
For a more educational experience, residents can purchase tickets for the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, which is also open for spring tours during Earth Day, but noted the events are subject to change based on COVID-19 restrictions.
Friday, April 22, 2022
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This Friday residents can register to take part in the 'Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup Volunteer Day' by the rare charitable research reserve. Cleaning up the Preston Flats area gives residents a chance to give back while spending time in nature.
Friday, April 22, 2022
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
They are recommending volunteers wear waterproof footwear, long pants and long shirts with a hat as they are cleaning up the sides of the Grand River.
This Saturday residents can also attend other Earth Day celebrations in Cambridge including the ‘Me as a Tree' celebration at the rare charitable research reserve at 768 Blair Road.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Walk with us along the trails at rare Charitable Research Reserve. Connect with trees. Make an art collage,” as stated on the Facebook event.
This is an all ages, limited person event with masks required while indoors.
All day Saturday residents across Cambridge will be picking up trash or litter to help keep the parks looking beautiful as part of the Cambridge community cleanup project for Earth Day.
