Mother Earth Day

Events happening during Mother Earth Day - Free Entry to the Public

Community Clean Sweep

• From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Pre-register online here.

Volunteers will spread throughout the City of Niagara Falls to collect debris from parks, trails and boulevards. A complimentary lunch will be provided to participants. Starting point to collect supplies will be at Firemen's Park.

Tree Planting

• From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Pre-register online here.

Volunteers will have an opportunity to plant native trees at Firemen's Park.  Volunteer opportunities are limited, so don't wait to register.

Youth & Family Activities

• From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Several interactive youth and family programming will take place throughout the day involving crafts with environmental themes and a StoryWalk.  Activities provided by the Niagara Falls Public Library, EarlyON Child and Family Centres and Niagara Children's Centre.  

• Creative Zone - Story rocks, loose parts with clay
• Infant Play Area - Provided by EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• Construction Zone - Free building with recycled materials
• Bird Feeder Making - From small milk cartons
• Literacy - Paper bag book journals, Mother's Day card creations
• StoryWalk - Outdoor guided walk with books
• Touch and Feel Tank - Tadpoles
• Scavenger Hunt - Search by image, colour and words
• Ridable kids train - Provided by Heartland Forest

List of Vendors

Vendors will be available from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Sassafras Farms - Tree seedling and shrub sales.
• Small Scale Farms - Local food fair sales.
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - Environmental awareness programs.
• City of Niagara Falls - Environmental programs and initiatives. Rain barrel rebates, Green burials, Toilet retrofit program, Climate action initiatives.
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) - Environmental Awareness.
• Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club - Benefits of cycling and complimentary Bicycle Valet.
• Niagara Region Waste Management - Information on waste reduction.
• Devries Fruit Farm - Fruit sales.
• Harvey's Honey - Locally farmed honey and retail.
• Roots and Radicles - Natural bath products.
• Niagara Falls Fire Department - Public education.
• Niagara Falls Public Library - Seed Bank
• Thanks Little Farms - Potted hearbs, annuals, vegetables, fairy gardens and seasonal containers.
• Land Care Niagara - Environmental awareness.
• Niagara Parks Commission
• Geospatial Niagara - treeOcode
• Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. - Energy information.
• Scouts Niagara - Nature awareness.
• 6 Nations Iroquois
• Park in the City Committee - Environmental initiatives.
• Niagara Falls Nature Club - Nature awareness.
• Heartland Forest - Wood leaf plaques
• Niagara Parks School of Horticulture - Plant sales.
• Ontario Power Generation - Energy information.
• More to be announced shortly.

List of Environmental and Wellness Demonstrations

Demonstrations will take place between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• Birds of Prey - Canadian Raptor Conservancy: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm - Birds of Prey location
• Tai Chi - Kevin Fehr: 1:45pm - Stage 2
• Bee Hive Care and Honey Production - Small Scale Farms: 1:30pm - Stage 1
• 6 Nations Iroquois Dancing - Niagara River Iroquois Dancers: 12:00pm, 3:30pm - Stage 2
• Window Sill Greening - Jerry Laan: 2:30pm - Stage 1
• Qigong - Jerry Laan: 12:45pm - Stage 2
• STRONG by Zumba - Niagara Falls YMCA: 2:45pm - Stage 2
• Coco Coir Pot Planting - NPCA: 12:30pm - Stage 1
• Goat Yoga - Fox Den Company: 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm - Fox Den location

Entertainment

Gavin Ray and Matt Anthony.  This 2 piece band will be performing everything from the classics to the modern day hits from 12:30 pm to 3:30pm near the food and beverage tents.

Local Food Fair

All foods prepared with local ingredients by Small Scale Farms.  All items to be priced at $5.00.  Take out is available while quantities last.

• Cabbage Rolls Cassarole
• Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
• Local Greens Salads
• Irish Stew
• Pizza...for the kids!

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A Celebration of the Environment

The inaugural Niagara Falls Mother Earth Day event will take place at Firemen's Park (2275 Dorchester Road) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is hosted by the Park in the City Committee (PITC) in partnership with the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (SCVFA) as a celebration of the environment.  This event will enable residents to participate in many environmental initiatives, such as a community clean-up, tree planting and numerous family and youth learning activities. Environmental vendors and demonstrators will be on-hand to provide many earth-friendly takeaways as well as a healthy, local food fair that will be available for everyone to enjoy. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are still accepting sponsors for the Mother Earth Day Event! This is a great opportunity for green-friendly companies and organizations to partner together to deliver a community-oriented event to the residents of Niagara Falls. Below you can view the sponsorship levels and submit the online sponsorship form. For further questions on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jeff Guarasci at 905-356-7521 ext.3341 or by email.

• Online Sponsorship Form

2020 Associate Sponsors

• Golfi Team - Re/Max Niagara Realty
• Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc
• Niagara Falls Rotary Club Sunrise
• Ontario Power Generation
• Park in the City Committee

2020 Sponsors

• BCM Insurance

2020 Partners

• Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association
• Niagara Falls Public Library
• Niagara Children's Centre
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• Small Scale Farms
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
• City of Niagara Falls
• 6 Nations Iroquois
• Land Care Niagara

Volunteer Opportunities

The Niagara Falls Mother Earth Day event is a great way for students to earn Community Service Hours or for families and friends to contribute to the event. There are many opportunities available that require different skill sets. Please submit your application online. 

Event T-shirts Available

Limited quantity of fitted men's and women's Canadian made, organic cotton t-shirts will be available to purchase during the Niagara Falls Mother Earth Day event on Saturday, September 26 at Firemen's Park from 12pm to 4pm at the Park in the City Committee Welcome tent. T-shirts will be sold for $30, plus taxes.

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