Celebrate Earth Hour with Vaughan
The City’s annual in-person event returns on March 25 – join in!
How are you marking Earth Hour? The City of Vaughan is recognizing this important global movement on Saturday, March 25 by powering down non-essential facility lights for one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. But the fun doesn’t stop in the dark! From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. that night, a community event is being held at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.) – bring your family and show your support for the planet!
At the event, you can:
Go on a nighttime walk
Explore Vaughan – in the dark! A guided nighttime walk will start at City Hall and take one hour to complete, roundtrip. Wear reflective clothing, bring your own flashlights and maybe even a traveller-mug with a warm drink.
Make a paper lantern
Light up the room! You and your family can get crafty and learn how to make a paper lantern on-site. Decorate it as you like and light it up with a safe battery-powered candle.
Warm up with hot chocolate
A do-it-yourself hot chocolate station will be available.
Claim a pollinator seed packet
Thinking of growing your own pollinator-friendly garden? Register to receive a free pollinator seed packet while supplies last. The pollinator packets include planting instructions for best results and the following flower seeds: Golden Tickseed, Lanceleaf Tickseed, Blazing Star, Helenium autumnale, Common Milkweed and New England Aster. Claim your seed packet by emailing environment@vaughan.ca with your full name and mailing address.
Explore vendor booths
Learn from the pros! Visit various on-site booths to learn about creating sustainable habits and how you can help protect the environment.
And much more! Learn more about this year’s in-person event at vaughan.ca/EarthHour.
Why participate in Earth Hour? This is your opportunity to help raise awareness for climate change, promote environmental stewardship and create sustainable behaviours in your own home. Learn how you can be more green at home, school or work with these tips.
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