Earth Month
Every year the City of Markham celebrates Earth Month in April. This celebration demonstrates the city’s commitment and support for conservation and protection of our environment, and sustainability for our community and the planet.
Celebrate Earth Month with the City of Markham!
As a leader of sustainability, the City of Markham through the Greenprint Community Sustainability Plan is committed to providing cultural vibrance, social wellbeing and economic vitality for the community.
This Earth Month, Markham and its partners will be hosting a wide range of events for residents and community members to join in on the fun! These events are open for all ages and provide an interactive and educational perspective on Markham’s environmental initiatives.
Learn about what we have planned!
Here is the list of events that will be offered as we celebrate Earth Month!
- Earth Month Events
Markham's Youth Science Exhibition
Come check out Markham’s young science enthusiasts at Milliken Mills Library. This exhibition will feature projects from students passionate about the environment, research, design and engineering to tackle local issues around climate change and the natural environment.
Date Time Location Saturday, April 25, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM Milliken Mills Library
7600 Kennedy Road
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9S5Zine Workshop: Envisioning a Sustainable Markham
Join us for a hands-on Zine Workshop where creativity becomes a tool for sustainability leadership. Participants will use art, collage, and storytelling to imagine an inclusive, sustainable future for Markham. Together, we’ll explore shared vision, celebrate diverse perspectives, and co-create inspiring pathways toward a vibrant, community-driven tomorrow. Registration will open soon!
Date Time Location Saturday, April 25, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM Milliken Mills Library
7600 Kennedy Road
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9S5Curbside Giveaway Day
Markham residents are invited to place their unwanted, gently used items at the curb for others to browse and take for their own use, free of charge.
Clearly mark them as ‘Free’
Date Time Location Saturday, April 25, 2026 7 AM to 7 PM Citywide For more information visit Curbside Collection webpage
Sustainability Weekend
Join our special Sustainability Tour and explore how early colonial settlers practiced eco-friendly living and lessons that still inspire modern sustainability efforts. Visit Honey House to learn about pollinators, step inside Maxwell Cabin to uncover historic food preservation methods, and scroll through our heritage orchard to see sustainable farming through action. Visit Markham Museum webpage for more information.
Date Time Location Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:30 to 3 PM Markham Museum
9350, Markham Road,
Markham, Ontario, L3P 3J3Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:30 to 3 PM Markham Museum
- Free Live and Virtual Events
Rouge National Urban Parks Guided Walks
- Presented by: Parks Canada
- Location: Rouge National Urban Park
- Register: Drop in event, no registration necessary
- About: Discover Rouge National Urban Parks natural, cultural and agricultural stories with friendly and knowledgeable Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff. Visit the webpage to learn about the theme, schedule and meeting point of each guided walk.
Title and Date Start Time Duration Trek / Trail Location Tales of the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10 AM 2 hours Reesor Way / Tanglewood Trail Agriculture past and present
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 PM 2 hours Harvest Trail Wondrous woodcocks
Monday, April 6, 2026
7 PM 1.5 hours Reesor Way / Tanglewood Trail Stretching and scrambling
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 PM 2 hours Northeast Trail People of the Rouge
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10 AM 2.5 hours Monarch Trail Wild in the city
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 PM 2 hours Tallgrass Trek Xplorers: Bug Detectives!
Sunday, April 19, 2026
10 AM 2 hours Central Trail Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
10 AM 2 hours Reesor Way / Tanglewood Trail Spring in full swing
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 AM 2 hours Reesor Way / Tanglewood Trail A brief history of the Woodland Trail
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 PM 2 hours Woodland Trail More events coming soon
- How You Can Participate and Take Action?
There are many ways to protect our planet! Here are some topics and ideas to get you started. Remember, you don’t have to do it all, but every little bit you do can make a difference! Find what interests you, opportunities to learn, and take action today.
Power Up and Save Energy!
- Improve the energy efficiency of your home through home retrofits to save money, improve home comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Consider the following retrofit options: air or ground heat pumps, air sealing (building envelope, ducts and windows, doors), Energy Star water heater replacement, smart thermostats with zone control, high efficiency furnace (Energy Star), Solar PV options with battery storage
- Attend a Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) Workshop to learn about upgrading the home to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency. Check the Home Energy Retrofits page to register for the next workshop
- Reduce your energy consumption by unplugging any unused electronics or switching power bars to eliminate phantom power, turning off lights when you leave the room, and taking shorter showers
Good Food for a Good Life
- Reduce your carbon food-print and support local businesses by purchasing locally produced ingredients which you can find through the York Farm Fresh Multilingual App
- Try out a plant-based meal — check out the York Region Food Network for a list of recipes
- Learn tips on how to reduce food waste at Love Food Hate Waste and the Good Food Challenge
Why Waste? Recycle Right, Recycle More!
- Not sure how to sort your recycling, organics and garbage, check out using the What Goes Where search tool
- Don’t miss the truck! Access your recycling and garbage collection schedule online or on the Access Markham mobile app
- Protect your pipes by disposing of fats, oils and grease (also known as F.O.G.) in the green bin, and never down the drain
- Drop off your unwanted textiles to one of Markham’s textile donation bins so they can be recycled into new products
Nearby Nature
- Plant a tree through the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program , including a contactless delivery option and discounts
- Contact the City before you prune or cut down trees to abide by Markham’s Tree Preservation By-law which protects the urban forest
- Experience Forest Therapy through Shinrin Yoku, the Japanese practice known as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy by visiting a self-guided Shinrin Yoku trail in the City of Markham
- Learn how to use water efficiently by reading the Water Efficiency: At-Home Guide
- Explore the world of water online through the Water Education Program
- Visit a park or trail in your neighbourhood
- Explore walking and cycling in Markham
- Connect with UnearthD and work alongside the collective gardeners at the Kirkham Community Gardens. Learn about environmentally friendly gardening practices and plan out ways to transform the garden into a regenerative space.
Keep on Learning!
- Calculate your carbon footprint, foodprint, and plastic consumption to identify ways you can reduce your impact
- Visit Markham Public Library for Earth Month events, reading lists, and blogs to learn more!
- How is Markham Taking Action?
Programs and Initiatives
- Active Transportation
- Adopt a Park
- Bird-Friendly Guidelines
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
- Enviro Packs
- Environmental Conservation
- Gardens & Agriculture
- Invasive Species: Emerald Ash Borer
- Keep Markham Beautiful
- LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program
- Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund
- Markham Wildlife
- Textile Recycling Program
- Tree Care
- Tree Maintenance Program
Related Links
We encourage you to learn about climate change and the ways that you can take action to help protect the planet. Celebrate Earth Month with us and take a stand to live a more sustainable lifestyle all year long.