Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with a week of workshops and activities to become more involved in Coquitlam’s natural environment and reduce negative environmental impact.
COQUITLAM, B.C., April 14, 2024 – Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with a week of gardening workshops and activities to help residents become more involved in Coquitlam’s natural environment, and actions to take to help reduce negative environmental impact.
Earth Day Pop-up Event – April 22
Meet the City’s Environment staff at Town Centre Park by the Inspiration Garden on April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn how you can make a positive impact on our natural environment. Attendees can also learn how to install and get a demonstration of the iNaturalist app to participate in the City Nature Challenge (details below).
Water Wise Bundle Sale – April 22 to 29
Bundle up for savings – 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.
City Nature Challenge – April 25 to 28
Help Coquitlam and partner municipalities in Metro Vancouver compete with communities around the world from April 25 to 28 by gathering observations and finding interesting species to record using the iNaturalist app. In 2024, Metro Vancouver Regional District had the most observations of unique species in all of Canada. Information and details on how to download the app and record your observations are at coquitlam.ca/NatureChallenge.
Repair Café – April 26
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., at the Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Avenue). Event details are at coquitlam.ca/RepairCafe.
Inspiration Garden Workshops – April 22 to 27
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. Seed Pops, Compost Works, Wormy Workshops, Shrub Pruning, Mason Bee workshops and more all take place during Earth Week. Details are at coquitlam.ca/EarthDay. Two of these special events (registration required) will support this year's City Nature Challenge.
Tree Spree Tours: Creekside Curiosities – April 25
Creeks and rivers are teeming with life that support a rich and healthy forest. Join the Park Spark team to discover fun facts about the trees, flora and fauna found next to creeks and rivers in Coquitlam parks.
- Date: Friday, April 25
- Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Course ID: 181258
- Location: City Centre Aquatic Complex
- Cost: Free
Tree Spree Tours: Forest Understory Walk – April 27
Tucked under the treetops, the forest understory is teeming with life that support a rich and healthy forest. Join the Park Spark team and learn fun facts about the trees, flora and fauna found beneath the canopy of Coquitlam parks.
- Date: Sunday, April 27
- Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Registration ID: 183240
- Location: Mundy Park Field House (off Hillcrest Street)
- Cost: Free
About 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.
Media Contacts
Jenny Tough
Manager Environmental Education & Enforcement
604-927-3500
EnvironmentalEducation@Coquitlam.ca
Sara Yastremski
Parks Services Manager
604-927-6329
ParkSpark@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.