Everything You Wanted to Know about Recycling in Hinton
APRIL 27 at 12:30 at MOTHER EARTH’S MEDICINE CHEST in Hinton (#104, 122 Brewster Drive)
Presenter: Ann Auriat from Hinton and Edson Recycling
Learn what recycling is all about and find out what you are able to recycle in Hinton. Bring samples or questions if you have items you are unsure if you are able to recycle or not. Ann will also share information about what happens with the items that have been recycled.
Free of Charge!
Environment Week Challenge – Bike/Walk to School
Where: Edson Elementary/Middle Schools
When: May 26 to June 6, 2014
The challenge is to encourage students to choose to walk or bike to school rather than being driven. Out of town students are also part of the challenge and can participate by doing an activity that is beneficial to the environment, such as helping with family compost, cleaning their neighbourhood, etc. We want to celebrate our Alberta Environment and have students realize that they can make a difference. Students will hopefully discover new things about the environment and how they can contribute to protecting it.
Drivers, please be extra cautious at this time as there will likely be more children on the streets.
Toxic Round Up – May 10, 2014
Where: Edson Recycling Depot – 5237 1st Ave, Edson
Hinton Recycling – 149 Rowan Street, Hinton
Evansburg Recycling Centre (Pembina Arena) – 4712 – 52 Ave, Evansburg
When: From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Bring down your old paint, paint thinner, furniture polish, shoe polish, glue, hairspray cans, all aerosol cans, old batteries, hair perm solutions and any other potentially toxic items. We will also be collection e-waste (electronics) such as old TV’s and computers.
Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments will be served and prize draws will be made.
Community Gardens Information Night
November 5, 2013 6pm – 7pm
Community Gardens – Growing More than Food!
Not since the “victory gardens” of the first and second world wars have community gardens seen such a surge in popularity. What is driving this groundswell of community gardens across the country? What are some of the benefits of community gardens compared to gardening on your own? How can we design community gardens to promote healthy communities, food literacy, and bio-diversity? Ron Berezan (aka “The Urban Farmer”) will draw from his many years of work with community gardens in Edmonton and his experiences in urban agriculture in Canada, the United States, Cuba and beyond to explore these and many other questions.
Ron Berezan – Biography
Ron has had training in the “Bio-Intensive” organic gardening method and in Permaculture Design. Ron is a Master Gardener and a member of the Society of Organic Urban Land Care Professionals (SOUL). He has been a frequent CBC gardening commentator and has been published in numerous gardening magazines. Currently, Ron operates The Urban Farmer, an organic gardening, edible landscaping and Permaculture design service throughout western Canada and beyond.
Location: Galloway Station Museum
November 5, 6 pm – 7 pm
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 or bat house as well as decorate it to their liking.
- People Powered Party- The Environment Festival will be People Powered! In order to power the DJ and sound system, community members will cycle to generate energy. This party will also have interactive games for the non-cyclists and a real-time display system for the riders.
- Bear/ Cougar Awareness Presentation- A Bear Smart Specialist with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development will do a presentation on bear and cougar awareness. The Big Green Puppet Bus- An amazing mobile puppet theatre.
- Face Painting- Madison Charmin from Edson will be painting faces at the festival.
- Bike Repair- Ron’s Outdoor Source For Sports will be providing information and great tips on bike repair and maintenance.
- Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation Green Team- The GO Green Team is a group of enthusiastic youth who will be promoting beverage container recycling in our community.
- Athabasca Watershed Council- They will have a display on themselves and projects they are currently working on.
- Recycled Paper Presentation- children will have the opportunity to create their very own recycled paper.
- Thank You Presentations- Thank you’s to organizations who have supported us in the past year.
Environment Week Activities: All Communities
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 or Work- For the 7th year, schools will record the number of students and staff who bike, walk or do a predetermined environmental activity each day. Daily results will be posted to schools to build the excitement. Various giveaways and prizes will be presented to each school such as a bike and helmet as well as the grande prize of a school wide pizza party for the winning school!
Senior’s Day- In Edson, seniors can enjoy snacks and company while they have their recyclables sorted for them.This event is taking place throughout the week of May 27th and June 3rd.
Commuter Challenge- Challenging adults in Edson and Hinton to walk/ bike to work or to do errands.
Environment 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 30th.
E-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 your area:
Edson Recycling Depot (5237- 1st Avenue)
Date: May 11th, 2013 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Evansburg Recycling Centre (Pembina Arena 4712- 52nd Avenue)
Date: May 11th, 2013 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Hinton Rowan Street Recycling Depot (behind West End Grocery on Rowan Street)
Date: May 11th, 2013 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
If you have any questions please call the Edson Recycling Depot at 780-723-4002
Composting 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 classes offered in your area:
Location: Hinton Public Library
Date: Wednesday, April 17 – Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
Cost: FREE- must pre-register by April 15
Please Call: Hinton Public Library at 780-865-2363 to register
Location: Evansburg Heritage House
Date: Tuesday, April 23 – Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE- must pre-register by April 22
Please Call: Yellowhead County-Agricultural Services at 780-325-3782 to register
Location: Edson Provincial Building
Date: Thursday, April 25 – Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE- must pre-register by April 23
Please Call: Community Learning Edson at 780-723-6247 to register
Brought to you in partnership by Hinton Public Library, Edson and District Community Learning Society, Yellowhead County Agricultural Services and West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority.