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The Pembroke Beautification and Climate Action Committee is teaming up with the City of Pembroke to offer another year of Earth Month Contests!
When: April 1-30
Challenge Details: Challenge yourself to 30 days of daily action that supports environmental sustainability! The Beautification and Climate Action Committee has created a user-friendly calender with busy individuals in mind. Each day features a quick action you can do to minimize your impact on Earth!
All submissions must be made in one email by May 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
How to use the Calender:
With your kids
On your own
The Prize: The grand prize includes a conscious consumption themed gift basket!
Join us in making a positive impact on our community and the environment during Earth Month!
April 1: Challenge a Friend, Neighbor, or Family Member to Match your Earth Month Activities
April 2: Pack a Waste Free Lunch Today
April 3: Learn more about an environmental organization by researching online!
April 4: Before buying something this weekend, ask yourself: Do I really need this?
April 5: Start planning your flower and vegetable gardens for 2026!
April 6: Try a new recipe! Cooking at home saves money and reduces packaging waste.
April 7: Go Cloud Watching at your favourite Pembroke Park!
April 8: Take a ride using Pembroke’s public transit system. Pembroke.ca/Transit
April 9: Pack a waste free lunch today.
April 10: Plan your meals for next week to reduce food waste and take advantage of sales.
April 11: Research and learn about endangered species in the Ottawa Valley.
April 12: Start a kitchen compost! See if you can keep it up for a week!
April 13: Go on a neighborhood litter clean-up. Pick up gloves and bags at the PMC!
April 14: Look up local farmers markets and make plans to visit one when they open!
April 15: Have a screen free night! Read a book, go for a walk, or play a board game!
April 16: Pack a waste free lunch today.
April 17: Eye spy birds! Pick a bird, go on a walk, and try to find it!
April 18: Go on a nature themed photoshoot in your neighborhood!
April 19: Take your bike to your favorite ice cream shop!
April 20: Try for a "Meatless Mondays" today!
April 21: Research online to see how people in other countries celebrate Earth Day!
April 22: Earth Day!
Participate in Earth Day Activities hosted by the Pembroke Horticultural Society!
🌱 Tree Planting at 10:00 AM
📍 Rotary Park (along Mary Street)
🧹 City Clean-Up from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Marina Parking Lot (Waterfront Park)
Gloves and bags will be provided — just dress for the weather and the job!
Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, and your passion for the planet.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day together — one tree, one street, one action at a time.
Check out the Horticultural Societies Facebook Page for more information!
April 23: Pack a waste free lunch today.
April 24: Check out Renfrew County food producers! TOTV.ca
April 25: Try to make no waste today!
April 26: Data Centres accounts for 1% of GHG emissions. Research on ways to reduce your digital footprint!
April 27: Cycle or walk to work/school!
April 28: Go for a waste-free picnic. Avoid single use plastics and takeout!
April 29: Research “Circular Economy” and learn about how current consumer habits
April 30: Pack a waste free lunch today.
Community Clean Up Safety Tips to Note
Returning for the second year, the Pembroke's Beautification and Climate Action Committee is inviting schools within the City to be part of our Earth Month celebration. School classes can take on any of a variety of projects that will benefit the Earth, then tell us about their projects for a chance to win a pizza party, courtesy of Joe's Family Pizzeria.
Steps to Participate
From the entries submitted, one class will be drawn to receive a pizza party donated by Joes Family Pizzeria. Notification to the teacher will be made by Parks and Recreation staff. The winning entry will be highlighted on our social media.
Contact Us
City of Pembroke
1 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON
K8A 3J5
Telephone: 613-735-6821
Fax: 613-735-3660
Parks and Recreation Department
Pembroke Memorial Centre
393 Pembroke St. W.
Pembroke, ON
K8A 5N5
Phone: 613-735-6821 ext. 1501
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