Earth Day 2021

Join us in celebrating the world’s largest environmental movement, Earth Day! There is still a lot you can do at home and virtually! Here are a few suggestions for you to enhance the livability of our community.

Share your Earth Day efforts on social media using #EarthDayAtHome.

1. Create an Earth Day sign for your window. Show or tell the outside world why Earth Day matters to you!

2. Tune into Earth Day Kingston’s Facebook Event on April 22nd at 8:00 a.m. with Yessica Rivera Belsham & Grandmother Kathy Brant Drumming/Singing & Knowledge Sharing of Turtle Island.

3. Spend some time learning about the importance of natural areas and wildlife! Wetlands and pollinators are just a couple essential parts of our ecosystem and now is a great time to learn more about the role they play.

4. Rethink your diet. Are there small steps you can take to make your meal more sustainable? One great way to make a difference for our environment is by reducing food waste. Learn how you can do that using this City resource page, and by watching this 1-minute video!

5. Learn more about the Climate Leadership Plan, the City’s roadmap to achieving carbon neutrality no later than 2040.

6. Brainstorm ways to lower your energy consumption.

7. Tune into the Earth Day Live digital event!

8. Join the Queen's Climate Commitment Challenge

9. Watch recorded webinars on sustainability, hosted by Sustainable Kingston.

10. Learn about the 3Rs with our video series! Suitable for all ages.

11. Get excited for Pitch-In Kingston 2021 when it is safe to do so.

For more ideas on Earth-friendly actions you can take at home, visit: https://earthday.ca/april-22/campaign/earthdayathome/