Environment Week Festival: Edson
June 2nd, 2013 Join us Sunday June 2nd at Centennial Park in Edson for plenty of fun activities for people of all ages. Community Garden Display- A display to provide information on Community Gardens and generate interest in their project. The garden creates a place for citizens to gather and connect within nature; it also provides community members with an ecologically sound food system. Schools and general community members can also enjoy learning about nature and ecofriendly environments at the garden. Bird-Bat House Making- Children will have the opportunity to build either a birdhouse...
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May 27th to June 3rd Watch for the following activities which will be held throughout Environment week: Recycling Depot Tours- Monday to Saturday, enjoy tours of the Edson or Hinton Recycle Depots for small or large groups. Call EDRS office to arrange a tour. Evergreen Theatre- In Hinton, Edson, Fulham, Niton and Wildwood, the Evergreen Theatre will be performing Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land. This is a story about the things we buy, where it comes from, where it goes and how kids can make a difference. This event is taking place May 21,27,28,29 and 30th. Bike/ Walk to School...
Read MoreEnvironment Week Activities: Hinton and Yellowhead County
May 21st to 30th Evergreen Theatre- In Hinton, Fulham, Niton and Wildwood, the Evergreen Theatre will be performing Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land. This is a story about the things we buy, where it comes from, where it goes and how kids can make a difference. This event is taking place May 21,27,28,29 and...
Read MoreE-Waste & Toxic Round-Up: Hinton, Edson and Evansburg
May 11th, 2013 (Check different venue’s times and locations below) Bring down your old paint, paint thinner, furniture polish, shoe polish, glue, hairspray cans, all aerosol cans, old batteries and any other potentially toxic items. You can also bring down your e-waste (electronics) such as old TV’s, computers and gaming consoles. These materials are then transported to Lethbridge where they are treated and disposed of properly. Enjoy some tasty hot-dogs, hamburgers and refreshments. There will also be staff to assist you with the handling of materials. E-Waste & Toxic Round-Up in...
Read MoreComposting Classes: Hinton, Evansburg, & Edson
April 17th, 23rd, and 25th, 2013 (Check different venue’s times below) Begin a compost bin which can be a valuable source of fertilizer for lawns, gardens and trees right in your own backyard! Learn how to start a backyard compost bin or an indoor alternative, a vermicomposting bin. Come learn how to maintain it, some of the common problems you may encounter and simple solutions for addressing them as well as the benefits of composting. A draw will be held at each event for an earth machine composter, thanks to Yellowhead County Agricultural Services! Join us for one of these great...
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