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Earth Day, April 22, is a time to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment, sustainable living and earth awareness. Although our Earth Day celebration and spring tree planting event cannot proceed as planned, we hope to have better luck for our fall tree planting event. Stay tuned for updates!
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Here are some easy green activities for Earth Day (and every day):
- leave your car at home for short trips*
- ride your bike or walk more*
- conserve more energy at home*
- turn out the lights and turn off your screens more often*
- play board games or cards with friends & family instead
- spend more time outside
- tidy up your yard to enjoy it more
- plant pollinator flowers to attract and save the bees*
- plant an Earth Day legacy tree in your backyard*
- stop buying single use plastics*
- buy more in bulk and reduce packaging waste*
- switch your baby to cloth diapers
- put food scraps in the compost every day*
- think before you print
- get your family and friends involved*
- post your Earth Day plans online
- inspire others to participate
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Registration for the spring Clean Sweep is open! Like last year, there will be no organized gathering. Simply register yourself (or your team) and pick a public park, trail, walkway or boulevard to tidy up on Saturday, May 8. We'll let you know when and where to pick up your bags and work gloves (yours to keep).
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If you're looking to make a slightly bigger commitment to keep Niagara Falls beautiful, year round, consider the Adopt-A-Street program. Perfect for team building and student volunteer hours. City trails, parks, and walkways are also available.
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It's a good time to start planning your garden, and starting seeds if you haven't already. Keep an eye out next month for updates on this year's Summer Trillium Recognition Program theme (planning a pollinator garden with native species is also part of the Green Movement and worth 100 points).
Whether you enter these competitions or not, we'd love to see your gardens grow and bloom! Use hashtag #mycitynf or tag us on Instagram any time. And support your local garden centres! They are open with limited capacity during the lockdown, and some are offering online shopping and curbside pick-up or delivery.
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Niagara Falls turned off the lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, Mar 27. If you forgot to turn your lights off, you can turn them off anytime. But if you want world leaders to make crucial decisions and take urgent action for the planet when they convene at global forums this year, watch and share the official Earth Hour video now.
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This year, Niagara Penninsula Energy Inc.(NPEI) is partnering with NFMYAC to offer an extra scholarship for one local high school graduate pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship was created by NPEI in recognition of the impact COVID-19 has had on student finances. Eligible students who apply for the annual Jim Mitchinson Scholarship (also presented by NFMYAC) will automatically be considered for the NPEI scholarship.
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Gord Singleton, former world cycling champion and world record holder, current chair of the Sports Wall of Fame Committee (1991-Present Era), spoke with YourTV Niagara's Mike Balsom and with Rod Mawhood on the Niagara Sports Report (610 CKTB) about the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame and nomination process. Nominations are due Friday May 7.
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Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Operational and Parking Review
Consultation Closing: April 23, 2021
In response to increased popularity and demands on Chippawa Boat Ramp Park during the summer months, combined with parking and safety concerns received, the City of Niagara Falls has initiated an Operational and Parking Review.
Feedback received from the community and facility users will help formulate operational improvements and recommendations for City Council’s consideration. Have your say! To learn more about the project and complete a short survey, visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca.
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Millennium Recreational Trail | Section 2
Consultation Closing: April 23, 2021
The City of Niagara Falls is excited to be moving forward with the design and development of the final section of the Millennium Recreational Trail - Section 2 (McLeod Road to Dorchester Road). Completion of this section will effectively connect the south end of the City to the north end of the City utilizing this recreational trail route, along the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Canal Corridor. Trail construction is expected to commence late Summer 2021, subject to funding approval.
The City invites all residents to visit the project page, and learn more about the history of the Millennium Trail and this final section. We want to hear from you! Send the project team any feedback or concerns you may have. Visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca.
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Ask us anything or share an idea with the Recreation Department. Our offices are still closed to the public but you can email us or call 905-356-7521 ext 3330. For park maintenance or COVID-19 By-law complaints, please use the links below.
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