Lincoln, ON – (April 11, 2024) – Lincoln is joining communities around the world in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2024. The Town of Lincoln, local partners and community groups are pleased to recognize the importance of Earth Day with several activities and events to engage the community.
The Town of Lincoln has partnered with Earth Day Canada and will join cities and towns from across Canada to take a leading role in the fight for a more sustainable world.
Working with Earth Day Canada, these initiatives will help individuals and organizations reduce their impact on the environment and find ways to “Picture a Better Planet”.
Find out what is happening across Lincoln to celebrate Earth Day:
Lincoln Pelham Public Library (LPPL)
Family Storytime
An Earth Day edition of Family Storytime will be held at the Fleming Centre Library on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Story Walks
Earth Day themed Story Walks at Hilary Bald Park (Sometimes I Feel Like a River) and Woodstream Park in Fonthill (Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here?) will be available throughout April.
SeedShare
The community can "get growing" on Earth Day with LPPL's SeedShare seed library. Gardeners can stop by any library branch and borrow up to five envelopes of seeds to create their own gardens. Participants are encouraged to harvest their own seeds at the end of the growing season to return to the library.
Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA
Downtown Tidy #TrashMob (Pitch-in Canada)
The Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA has partnered with West Niagara Secondary School and Jacob Beam Elementary School for their annual Downtown Tidy initiative on Monday, April 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Switzer-Cardy Transportation and the Rotary Club of Lincoln, students from West Niagara Secondary School will travel to downtown Beamsville to tidy up the downtown area. Clean-up kits, snacks, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of downtown businesses such as Tim Hortons, Ryan’s No Frills, and Home Hardware. Volunteers are invited to join in the effort.
Community Services – Recreation and Culture
Community Clean up Kits
Clean up kits are currently available at no cost to the community. The kits contain garbage and recycling bags, gloves, and safety guidelines. Individuals and groups are encouraged to pick up a kit and participate in a self-directed clean up throughout the Town of Lincoln. Kits are available at the Fleming Centre, Town Hall, the Fleming and Rittenhouse branches of the Lincoln Pelham Public Library, and the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. Community members are encouraged to reserve their clean up kit in advance.
Super Saturday
Children ages 4 – 10 are invited to join us for an Earth Day themed evening of crafts and games at Super Saturday on April 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fleming Centre. The evening includes pizza and snacks. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $32.00.
Earth Day Open House
Explore the exhibits, tour the historic buildings, and get creative with an Earth Day craft on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. Drop by to make a Bug Hotel from recycled material to create a home for solitary bees and insects at the Museum. Tours and craft activities are by donation.
Ontariogreen with the Planning Department
Earth Day Event
Ontariogreen, in partnership with the Town, BCACNiagara, Val Fleming Butterfly Garden, Benchlands Citizen Group, Rotary Club of Lincoln Eco, Land Care Niagara, Bruce Trail Niagara and Grimsby Environmental Network, will be hosting an Earth Day Event in the foyer of the Fleming Centre on Saturday, April 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature seed giveaways, potted pawpaw, tulip and red oak seed giveaways, a tree sale and informational brochures. The event will also promote the Town’s Urban Forest Management Review.
More Information and Updates:
Web:
More information on these events and activities as well as sustainability initiatives can be found:
- Town of Lincoln events calendar
- Lincoln Pelham Public Library website
- Speak Up Lincoln – Climate Adaptation Plan
Social Media:
Earth Day tips, activities and opportunities will be promoted on social media platforms:
Background:
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 to provide a voice to emerging environmental consciousness and put environmental concerns on the front page. Celebrated each year on April 22, Earth Day has become the largest participatory environmental movement on the planet.
Earth Day Canada uses April 22 as a catalyst for rallying engaged citizens and supporting organizations and municipalities trying to reduce their impact on the environment. The Town of Lincoln has joined Earth Day Canada as a municipal partner and will join Cities and Towns from across Canada to take a leading role in the fight for a more sustainable world.