Take part in our Environmental Initiatives this Spring! 

Spring has arrived, and it's the perfect time to refresh, reset, and declutter. This season is a time to give back to the earth—whether planting trees to help our environment thrive or rolling up your sleeves for a community clean-up.

Join us throughout April as we celebrate the season with a variety of exciting environmental initiatives and volunteer opportunities that you can participate in to help make a positive impact on our planet and community!  

Community Curbside Giveaway 

Citywide: SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, from 7 am to 5 pm, join us for a city-wide Curbside Giveaway event where gently used items find new homes directly from your curb. It’s a great way to declutter, recycle, and support our community’s commitment to sustainability.  

Here’s how you can participate and make a difference:  

• You can place gently used items in good condition on your property (next to the sidewalk or curb) for others to take.   
• Put signs in the items with the word "FREE." You can download one here: niagarafalls.ca/curbsidesign.
• Take photos and share descriptions of your items on the event page.
• Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clean and always obey traffic laws. Don't block traffic or park illegally when picking up items.   

For more information on what items can be placed on the curb and full event details, visit niagarafalls.ca/curbside.

Earth Day Community Clean-Up

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 22! The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with the Environmental Action Committee (EAC), invites you to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a Community Clean-Up event.   

Details:  
When: Tuesday, April 22  
Time: 3 pm - 7 pm  
Where: MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road)  

We encourage all volunteers to join us after school or work to help collect debris from our beautiful parks, trails, and boulevards. Together, we can make a difference and help clean up areas in need across the city.  

Let’s work together for a cleaner, greener Niagara Falls! We hope to see you there!   

For more information on this event or other ways to celebrate Earth Day, visit niagarafalls.ca/earthday.

Tree Planting Event for Ontario's Arbor Week 

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025

Join us in celebrating Ontario's Arbor Week with the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) as we host a tree-planting event on Friday, April 25, 2025!  

Details:  
When: Friday, April 25  
Time: 11:45 am  
Where: Garner Neighbourhood Trail, Niagara Falls   

We hope to see you there!  

For more information on this event and other tree programs in the city, visit niagarafalls.ca/treeprograms.

City Nature Challenge: Accepted

FRIDAY, APRIL 25-MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 

Calling all nature lovers in Niagara Falls! Join us in our friendly competition in this year's City Nature Challenge.  

This challenge allows residents to enjoy nature while making essential discoveries to help scientists better understand and protect the natural environment!  

How to participate:   

1. Sign up or log into your free account at iNaturalist.ca or through the iNaturalist app.   
2. Take photos of plants and wildlife and upload them to iNaturalist during the event from April 25th to 28th. Your observations will be automatically added!  

Sign up today! The challenge results will be announced in early May. 

For more detailed information on the challenge and ways to get involved, visit citynaturechallenge.org.

CEMETERY SERVICES CLEAN-UP DAY

NEW DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025

Can't make it to the Earth Day Clean-Up? Want to contribute to a worthy cause?  

We invite residents to volunteer for a special clean-up event on Saturday, May 3, from 9 am to 12 pm! 

We'll meet at Fairview Cemetery (4501 Stanley Avenue) and then proceed to Lundy's Lane Cemetery (7489 Lundy's Lane).  

Residents are encouraged to pre-register for the event by emailing [email protected] or call 905-356-7521 ext.5300.  

ANNUAL FREE TREE GIVEAWAY & FARMER'S MARKET OPENING 

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

The annual tree giveaway, previously during Mother Earth Day, will now be on Saturday, May 17th, at the MacBain Community Centre in the parking lot, located at 7150 Montrose Road, coinciding with the first day of the Niagara Falls Farmers' Market.

The Environmental Action Committee will offer 500 native potted trees (1 to 2 gallons) to Niagara Falls residents starting at 7:00 am on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to secure your free tree! Certain restrictions will apply: 

• Must be a resident of the City of Niagara Falls (proof of residency will be requested). 
• Only 1 tree per property. 
• A resident from the property must be present to acquire a tree.  
• Trees will be given on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 7:00 am on May 17th, 2025, at the Niagara Falls Farmer's Market at the MacBain Community Centre.  
• NOTE: Farmers' Market concludes at 1:00 pm.  

Don't miss the chance to plant trees and support local farmers! We look forward to seeing you at this event! 

For more information on this event and the Farmer's Market opening, visit niagarafalls.ca/treegiveaway.

Niagara Region Waste Management Team Complimentary Compost Giveaway 

The Niagara Region Waste Management Team will also give away complimentary compost to residents who visit the market on May 17th, 2025, while quantities last.  

Residents are asked to bring their own containers to acquire the compost (buckets, trucks, etc.).  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS 

Are you looking for a few more opportunities to volunteer around the city and help out the community? Check out a few of our events and programs:

DAILY COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 

Looking for a flexible way to contribute to our community? Our Daily Community Clean-Up Program allows volunteers to pick up litter from municipally governed properties on their own schedule. Register online at least 72 hours before you plan to start your clean-up.  

Every effort counts, and we appreciate our volunteers' help keeping our community clean and beautiful!  

For more details and to sign up for this program or other volunteer opportunities in the city, visit niagarafalls.ca/communityinvolvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Join the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) for all their upcoming initiatives throughout the month!  

The committee's vision is to achieve a clean and safe environment and encourage the stewardship of natural resources through conservation, recycling, and planning. It also focuses on enhancing the growth of the urban forest and the usage of trails and bikeways.  

Learn more about the committee and all they do by visiting niagarafalls.ca/environmentalactioncommittee.