Earth Day

Draft Program

Giant Village Cleanup
8:30 am ­ 10:00 am:  Crews depart for assigned routes on the way to the Community Centre.

At Wakefield Community Centre

10:00 am: Arrival of crews for refreshments and official opening.

10:30 am: Departure of Electric Car Rally

11:00 am: The First 172 Days
It’s been 172 days since the new Liberal government was sworn in. Come and hear a status report on the new environmental vision from Catherine McKenna / Will Amos

Noon – 5 pm: The Green Market
Local food producers, builders, product and service providers will reveal the range of Wakefield’s commitment to green values.

Special Event: Spring Bike Tune-up in the WCC garage.

1:00 pm: Gatineau Park goes Green
Catherine Verreault, Manager of Natural Resources and Chief Biologist, Gatineau Park, will speak about endangered areas of the Park.

2:00 pm: Municipal Initiatives
Mayors Green and Bussiere report on municipal initiatives, including the new Transcollines bus service and the revitalized La Peche recycling program.

3:00 pm: Film
TBA

5:00 pm: Reception