Earth Day 2024: Here are 13 things to do in Metro Vancouver (2024)

It’s Earth Day on April 22, which is a Monday this year.

From nature walks and cleanup efforts to parties for the planet, there are many events happening around Metro Vancouver to honour this blue-and-green ball of stardust we all call home.

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Many of the events are planned for the weekend before or after April 22, so mark your calendars.

Here is a list of just some of the events happening around the region:

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1. Party for the Planet in Surrey

When: April 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall Plaza, 13450-104th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free

Likely one of the largest celebrations in Metro Vancouver, Surrey hosts its annual Earth Day party on April 27 this year. It’s a free event for all ages. Activities include food trucks, environmental education, a sustainable marketplace, live music, dance performances, Indigenous cultural sharing and kids activities.

For more information visit partyfortheplanet.ca

2. Nature walk in Port Moody

When: April 21, from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rocky Point Park, 2800 Murray St., Port Moody
Cost: Free

The Wondrous Tree Fellowship’s Earth Day Tree Walk includes a guided tree and nature walk to learn about the wonders of native species in the Tri-Cities. There will be a short forest meditation to reflect on the healing power of nature, crafts and seed planting for kids, and a museum-quality tree display. Music starts at 12:45 p.m. and the walk leaves at 1:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to join in this free and inclusive nature-based event. Event runs rain or shine.

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For more information visit the Facebook page HERE.

3. Earth Day at Moodyville Park in North Vancouver

When: April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Moodyville Park, 759 E. 3rd St., North Vancouver
Cost: Free

If you would rather mark the day by contributing to an environmental effort, consider Earth Day at Moodyville Park where you can help rid the park of invasive plants. Everyone can join in the invasive plant pull, or visit educational booths.

For more information visit cnv.org.

4. Land, Sea, Sky Earth Day in Vancouver

When: April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre at 1100 Chestnut St., the Museum of Vancouver at 1100 Chestnut St. and the Vancouver Maritime Museum at 1905 Ogden Ave.
Cost: Admission to the MOV and the VMM are by donation. The Space Centre will charge their regular fees but will feature free Earth Day crafts and presentations.

Three Vancouver attractions are joining forces this year for Earth Day at Vanier Park. Visit the Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum or the H.R MacMillan Space Centre for Earth-Day crafts, stories and games.

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For more information visit vanmaritime.com

5. Earth Day in Stanley Park

When: April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park Ecology Society
Cost: Free

The Stanley Park Ecology Society hosts an Earth Day EcoStewards event, which includes an art workshop. Eco-artist Joshua Ralph will be teaching how to turn ever-abundant English Ivy into soap and create invasive species ink-based mono prints from the leaves. You’ll gain hands-on experience in stewarding Stanley Park as you help remove invasive English ivy from the forest before turning it into soap in the second half of the session.

To attend EcoStewards you must register online before the event. There will be a sign-in sheet on the morning of the event.

For more information and to register visit stanleyparkecology.ca

6. Richmond Earth Week

When: April 20-28
Where: Various locations in Richmond
Cost: Varies from free to low-cost

Learn about the importance of bees as pollinators or go on a nature walk. The City of Richmond is hosting its annual Earth Week celebrations for families to engage in sustainable environmental practices, learn about nature and local ecology, and beautify the community. The week’s events feature an invasive plant pull, children’s activities, and several community workshops and educational sessions.

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To register or find out more about the events visit richmond.ca

7. Kids Plant & Play at Glow Gardens in Langley

When: April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Glow Garden Centre, 6690 216th St., Langley
Cost: Register by purchasing a pass for $12 for your first child. Each additional child is $5

Kids are provided with a pot, soil and a selection of flowers, and are encouraged to plant them in any way they like. The event also includes the Glow Train offering guided greenhouse tours, offering kids a chance to see behind the scenes how flowers are grown.

To book tickets visit glowgardencentre.com

8. Maple Ridge Earth Day

When: April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Memorial Peace Park, 224th St., Maple Ridge
Cost: Free

The Maple Ridge Earth Day 2024 theme ROOTS highlights the past and underlying supports in our community and our lives that are not always visible,” says event coordinator Leanne Koehn. “Who we are today and what we see around us are the branches and leaves from seeds previously planted and nurtured. Our community has grown from many different people and ideas and initiatives and actions we may never be fully aware of.”

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The Roots’ theme also celebrates the Indigenous history of the area and special events in 2024, including the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Maple Ridge as a township.

For more information or to register a booth visit rmrecycling.org

9. Pollinator Party in New Westminster

When: April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr., New Westminster
Cost: Included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Admission rates range from $5 for children to $8 for adults or $20 for a family pass. Kids under two are free

If you want to know what all the buzz is about then consider heading to the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s Pollinator Party. The centre will be celebrating the important work that pollinators do to help keep the Fraser watershed fertilized, nourished and thriving. Kids can decorate a mini-pollinator pond to take home.

For more information visit fraserriverdiscovery.org

10. Earth Fest in South Vancouver

When: April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Champlain Heights Community Centre, 3350 Maquinna Dr.
Cost: Free

The Champlain Heights Community Centre hosts an Earth Day event in South Vancouver. Earth Fest is an annual community event and spring celebration based in Everett Crowley Park. Join the Everett Crowley Park Committee for fun at sustainability themed booths and family friendly activities. The entertainment and activities are free, and wheelchair accessible.

For more information or to register visit champlainheightscc.ca

11. River cleanup in Chilliwack

When: April 20, 8:30 a.m. (registration opens) to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 48600 Chilliwack Lake Rd.
Cost: Free

Join the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society for the annual river cleanup. Registration is open at Thompson Regional Park from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and they will supply garbage bags, gloves and pickup sticks. If you pre-register by email you will receive an additional raffle ticket for prizes.

To pre-register email info@cleanrivers.ca with your name, mobile phone number and emergency contact. For more information visit the Facebook page HERE.

12. Stanley Park nature walk with Ross Reid

When: April 21 at 1:15 p.m. (refreshments served at 4 p.m.)
Where: Meet at Stanley Park Brewpub & Restaurant, 8901 Stanley Park Dr.
Cost: $25

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Take a two-hour walk through Stanley Park and learn about environmental issues with Ross Reid from Nerdy About Nature. His Instagram account @NerdyAboutNature provides education and inspires people to engage with the outdoors. The walk will be followed by drinks and snacks at the Stanley Park Brewpub.

Registration Includes: an Adidas Terrex T-shirt, a gift from Stanley Park Brewing, 30 per cent Adidas Terrex store coupon and a beer.

To register and for more information visit stanleyparkbrewing.com

13. Earth Day celebration at Trout Lake

When: April 20 from 11 a..m to 2 p.m.
Where: Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Dr., Vancouver
Cost: Free

Celebrate Earth Day at Trout Lake with family activities and learn how to become a steward of the environment. Play games, make crafts, do a nature hunt, join a workshop, or just educate yourself from one of the visiting informational booths.

To register for this event, visit troutlakecc.com

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