Earth Day
Earth Day has taken place on April 22 every year since 1970, beginning as a single day of protest against industrial pollution. Earth Day has become a global movement that inspires people to protect the environment. For more information, visit EarthDay.org.
Join us to celebrate Earth Week, April 22 to 29, with gardening workshops and activities as you enjoy Coquitlam's natural environment, and help us reduce negative environmental impact.
April 22 - Earth Day Pop-up Event
Pop by Town Centre Park by the Inspiration Garden to meet the City’s Environment staff and learn about all the actions you can take to help make a positive impact to our natural environment. Attendees can also learn how to install and get a demonstration of the iNaturalist app for the City Nature Challenge (details below).
April 22 to 29 - Water Wise Bundle Sale
The City is offering a one-time discount price of $100.00 plus tax (regular price $130.00 plus tax) to Coquitlam residents who purchase a rain barrel and water timer. Residents can order by emailing waterconservation@coquitlam.ca and provide their contact information to arrange payment and pickup by appointment at the Engineering Customer Service Counter at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, or at the Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way. Available while supplies last.
April 25 to 28 - City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is an annual event when Coquitlam competes with communities around the world to gather observations about nature and find interesting species to record using the iNaturalist app. Visit our City Nature Challenge webpage for info on our two special events and for details on how to download the app and record your observations.
April 26 - Join Us at the Repair Café
Help keep useable items out of the landfill by bringing them to get fixed for free at our next Repair Café, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 22 to 27 - Parks Gardening Workshops
The City is offering gardening and nature programming where residents can explore nature, learn about sustainable practices, and connect with the community to help preserve our planet.
April 22
Inspiration Garden Exploration
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Course ID: 181910
Location: Inspiration Garden Town Centre Park
Cost: Free
Intro To Forest Bathing
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Course ID: 183477
Location: Mundy Park
Cost: Free
April 23
Compost Works
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Course ID: 181905
Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 3
Cost: Free
Wormy Workshop
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Course ID: 181903
Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 3
April 24
Mason Bee Workshop
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Course ID: 184431
Location: Dogwood Pavilion
Cost: $10
April 25
Intro To Shrub Pruning
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Course ID: 180933
Location: Town Centre Inspiration Garden
Cost: Free
Tree Spree Tours: Creekside Curiosities
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Course ID: 181258
Location: City Centre Aquatic Complex
Cost: Free
April 26
Earth Week Seed Pops Workshop
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Course ID: 181907
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Course ID: 181908
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Course ID: 181909
Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 3
Cost: $5
April 27
Tree Spree Tours: Forest Understory Walk
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Course ID: 183240
Location: Mundy Park Field House off of Hillcrest St.
Cost: Free