Thank you to all who have expressed interest in joining us for the Corporate 20-Minute Makeover in support of Earth Day. To align with Toronto Fire Services, we are coordinating our clean up efforts at Headquarters on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11:00.
If you’re interested in pitching in, please meet up with your TPS and TFS colleagues in the HQ Atrium at 10:55 on Monday. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
More info on Earth Day
Earth Month is the Month of April. It is an annual celebration marked by efforts to support environmental protection. Earth Month, including Earth Day on April 22 includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by over 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. This year’s theme is ‘Invest In Our Planet‘.
- Gather a team to help clean up litter in the community at the Quinte Trash Bash(External link) on April 22.
Earth Month ideas and resources
Activities and crafts to do this Earth Month with your kids:
Craft videos:
Earth Month can be a great opportunity to teach your kids about the environment and our world using fun and creative activities.
8 Earth Day facts for kids:
- Senator Gaylord Nelson was the founder of Earth Day in the early 1960’s.
- The first Earth Day was in 1970.
- Earth Day went global in 1990.
- About one billion people recognize Earth Day each year.
- Earth Day always falls on April 22.
- Earth Day is also known as ‘International Mother Earth Day’ around the world.
- Each year, the Earth Day theme changes. This year it is “Invest in Our Planet”.
- This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.
Web Resources
