Port Hope celebrates Earth Week with Green Together event

Courtesy of Municipality of Port Hope

By Cecilia Nasmith

The Municipality of Port Hopes invites residents to celebrate Earth Week with a full day of community-focused environmental action at the Green Together Sustainability Expo and Community Clean-up on Sunday, April 26, at the Town Park Recreation Centre.

The Sustainability Expo is the second annual event hosted by the municipality's Environmental Advisory Committee, taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bringing together environmental groups, students and community innovators to showcase practical ways residents can help protect and enhance the natural environment.

It's a free all-ages event that features a wide variety of local contributors, hands-on demonstrations, engaging workshops and a youth showcase of creative sustainability projects.

Councillor Claire Holloway Wadhwani (chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee) said the invitation is out to residents of Port Hope and beyond.

“Whether you're already leading green initiatives or just curious about how to make a difference, there's something here for you,” Holloway Wadhwani said in the announcement.

“This isn't just another event – it's a launching pad for real change. People will leave with practical skills they can use right away, connections to local initiatives they can join, and the inspiration to make their homes, businesses and neighbourhoods greener.

“That's what gets me excited about this Expo – learning from each other and taking real action together.”

As part of the day's activities, residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves for the Community Clean-up that begins at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will work together to pick up litter and refresh shared community spaces in an action-oriented complement to the learning and inspiration at the Expo.

Councillor Adam Pearson, who organized this activity, said it's a reminder that “when we come together, even small actions can create a meaningful impact. It's about neighbours supporting neighbours, taking pride in our shared spaces, and showing what community in action looks like.”

Following the clean-up, participants are invited to stay for a community barbecue at 2 p.m. to celebrate the collective effort and foster connections among volunteers, residents and partners.

Gloves and waste bags will be provided to all who register, which you can do at porthope.ca/green-together.