Lincoln, ON – (April 18, 2023) – Lincoln is joining communities around the world in recognizing Earth Day on April 22, 2023. The Town of Lincoln, partners and community groups across Lincoln have planned several activities and events around Earth Day to engage the community on how we can be better stewards for the planet.
Aligning 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:
Town of Lincoln Recreation and Culture Activities
Community Clean Up Kits - Clean Up Kits are currently available at no cost to community members. The kits contain garbage and recycle 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.
Steam Saturday - Children ages 6 -12 are invited to make custom art paper out of recycled material at Steam Saturday on April 22 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Museum and Cultural Centre.
Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15.
Studio Sunday – Children ages 6 -12 are invited to learn about foraging for colour in nature and make their own natural ink on April 23 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Museum and Cultural Centre.
Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15.
Earth Day Creation Station - Families and community members for all ages are invited to a FREE drop in program to make a home for solitary bees and insects on April 22 or 23 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the Museum and Cultural Centre.
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
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. SeedShare will be available throughout planting season.
Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA/Rotary Club of Lincoln
Downtown Tidy #TrashMob (Pitch-in Canada) - The Downtown Bench Beamsville has partnered with the Rotary Club of Lincoln for the annual Downtown Tidy initiative on Friday, April 21 (rain date Tuesday, April 25) from 11a.m. - 3 pm. Students from the Beamsville Campus of West Niagara Secondary School and Jacob Beam Public School will join volunteers to tidy up the downtown. Clean up kits and lunch will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to join.
1st Beamsville Scouting
Tree Planting - 1st Beamsville Scouting is gathering scouting families for a third year of Tree Planting at Bomberry Park, 4331 Spruce St, Beamsville. Scouters and volunteers will be on site on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for planting and lunch.
1st Vineland Scouting
Clean up event - along Cherry & Moyer in Vineland from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in cooperation with Walker Aggregates who are hosting a BBQ for all after the cleanup.
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:
@TownofLincolnON
@PlayLincolnON
@LincolnMuseumON
@LPPLibraryON
@downtownbenchbeamsville
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 Cay 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.