Join Earth Days activities to create a more sustainable Mississauga

Climate change impacts everyone. We all have a part to play in reducing emissions and making greener choices to fight climate change. What we do everyday impacts the local and global environment. To help lead the way, the City is updating its CCAP with stronger, more ambitious targets to help Mississauga become more climate resilient. With this update, the City looks to reduce its GHG emissions through actions to help reduce waste, explore cleaner energy sources and more energy efficiencies, among others.

To recognize Earth Day, an annual event to promote environmental protection, on Wednesday, April 22, the City is hosting a series of themed events, called Earth Days, from April 13 to June 6. Participate in family-friendly eco-crafts or plant trees in local parks. Restore damaged items at a repair hub and provide your feedback on climate change actions at in-person and virtual sessions.

Event details

What

Earth Days events taking place across Mississauga from April 13 to June 6.

Provide feedback on the City’s climate change strategy

Join us for the final session in the Community Dialogue Series to learn about progress on the CCAP update. Learn about what we heard from the community last year and how that feedback is driving the next action plan.

• Register for the virtual session from 12 to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
• Register for the in-person session from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Earth Days programs

Visit Port Credit Library on Saturday, April 25 for an afternoon of Earth Day activities. Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day Stories & Crafts from 1 to 2 p.m. Learn about How Trees Communicate: The World of Mycorrhizal Connections from 3 to 4 p.m. Visit the Mississauga Master Gardener’s Advice Table from 2 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day Stories & Crafts from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Clarkson Library.

Watch a screening of The Lorax from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at Noel Ryan Auditorium in Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Participate in Earth Day themed Storytime Programs throughout the week of April 20 to 25 at the Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Join a family drop-in activity

Dig into a fun hands-on Bloom Drops activity from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Lakeview Library.

Nurture your green thumb with a family drop-in Earth Day activity from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Mississauga Valley Library.

Join a family drop-in Earth Day activity from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Meadowvale Library.

Don’t trash it, repair it

Drop by the repair hub from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in the Makerspace at Hazel McCallion Central Library with everyday items that need repair. This includes bicycles, electronics, clothing, toys and small appliances. These are drop-in sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Have experience repairing bicycles, electronics, clothing, toys and small appliances? The City is looking for volunteers to help repair broken items and extend its life. Learn more, give back to the community and bring awareness to waste reduction.

Recycle clothing, electronics and used vape products

Donate clothing and electronics from Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 26 at City Hall and all open community centres.

Starting April 20, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot program in Ontario, you can drop off used vape products in a collection box at Hazel McCallion Central Library, Meadowvale Community Centre or Mississauga Valley Community Centre. Eligible products include single-use vape devices, rechargeable vape devices and vape cartridges and pods.

Keep our green spaces clean

Join Mississauga Parks staff for a group litter clean-up on Wednesday, April 22 or Saturday, April 25 at select locations.

You can also volunteer anytime to pick up litter around your community with friends, family and co-workers.

Plant trees for climate resilience

Support the One Million Trees project by participating in tree planting events from Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, June 6 at select locations.

The City will host a tree giveaway for Mississauga residents from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at the City’s facility located at 3240 Mavis Rd. Residents can register to receive one free native tree or shrub to plant in their yard.

Who

All Mississauga residents interested in taking part in an Earth Days event.

Where

The events take place at various locations. Registration is required for certain events. To register, visit mississauga.ca/earth-days.

New reusable cup pilot program

Starting April 20, a new reusable cup pilot program will be available at C Cafe on the first floor of City Hall, where customers can ask for a reusable cup or bring their own and save 10 cents on coffee or tea.

Here’s how the program works:

• Ask for a reusable cup when ordering a coffee or tea.
• After you’ve finished your drink look for the purple cup return bin inside C Cafe or by the tower elevators.
• Empty any remaining liquid from the cup into the drain side of the bin.
• Place the empty cup and lid in the return hole of the bin.

The collected cups will be washed, sanitized and reused.

Your actions matter. Participate in Earth Days events and activities to make a difference in your community and support the City’s broader efforts to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

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• Climate Change
• Libraries
• Parks and Forestry
• Things to Do