Earth Week
The City of Richmond is hosting annual Earth Week celebrations from April 20 to 28, 2024 as a fun and educational way for families to engage in sustainable environmental practices, learn about nature and local ecology, and beautify the community. The weeks’ events feature an invasive plant pull, children’s activities and several community workshops and educational sessions hosted by the City of Richmond and led by various community partners. Check out the following list below of activities and how to register.
3 Ways to Register
- Select an Event ID # link below to be directed to the registration system
- 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
- In-person at any parks, recreation or cultural facility. Note: Debit, cheque and cash are also accepted when registering in person
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FREE! The Buzz about Bees
Learn how to identify common pollinators, why native bees are important and what can be done to help these important insects. After a delicious honey tasting, plant seeds in a pot to take home. Parent participation is required.
Terra Nova Rural Park All ages
Apr 20 Sa 10:00-11:30am Free 00310225
FREE! Walk Richmond - Minoru Park
Discover Minoru Park, the green heart of Richmond’s City Centre. The walk begins and ends at the Minoru Centre for Active Living before making its way into the Minoru Lakes area to the north.
Meeting spot: The north plaza in front of the Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue.
Minoru Park All Ages
Apr 20 Sa 10:00am-11:00am Drop-in
Info: Walk Richmond
FREE! Dividing Plants To Create More For Your Garden
Save money by learning how to increase the number of plants for additional inventory. Bring gardening gloves. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park Adult
Apr 20 Sa 10:00-11:00am Free 00311053
FREE! Celebrate Earth Day at Cambie Community Centre
Join in on one of these activities hosted by the East Richmond Community Association:
- Participate in a community clean-up. Registration required through icanhelp.richmond.ca
- Enjoy children’s sustainable crafts and a scavenger hunt!
- Bring old cell phones, tablets and laptops (no appliances accepted) for recycling by the Electronic Recycling Association
- Get old clothing mended with Environmental Program's Textile Repair Fair. Registration recommended through Richmond Repair.
- Join the Richmond RCMP for other family-friendly activities!
Cambie Community Centre All ages
Apr 20 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm
SmartPhone Photography
Learn to take beautiful photos using just a smartphone with tips on phone cameras and the Photos app. Then learn about the iNaturalist app, which uses personal photos to identify plants and animals while walking Nature Park trails.
Richmond Nature Park 16yrs+
Apr 20 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Register: SmartPhone Photography
FREE! Bio-Diversity Tour of Paulik Park
Learn ways a garden can be used to help the environment on a guided walk through this unique park. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 20 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Free 00310852
Earth Day at Richmond Nature Park
View some of the works of art and books by Simon James, storyteller, artist and historian of his Kwakwaka'wakw culture. Watch “Raven Tales”, a show created and produced by James.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 20 Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Drop-In
Family Film Club - "The Lorax"
Watch this popular movie that starts at noon and runs on a loop. This movie is about a 12-year-old boy who searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Brighouse Library - Main Branch All ages
Apr 20 Sa 11:45am-5:00pm
Info: Family Film Club
FREE! D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Coasters Workshop
Make and take home a decorative coaster made from natural materials. Materials and instructions included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre Adult
Apr 20 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Free 00312784
FREE! Cover Crops for Nutrient-Rich Soil and Weed-Free Gardens
Learn about the importance of cover crops to improve garden soil, protect crops from severe weather, reduce water use, decrease the need for additional amendments, and deter weed establishment.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 20 Sa 1:00-2:00pm Free 00311607
FREE! Visions of Biophilia - Digital Photography Workshop
Join photographic artists for this outdoor session that enhances skills through creative aperture and compositional techniques. All levels of photo-enthusiasts welcome. Bring a digital camera (or smartphone) with a fully charged battery and wear weather appropriate clothing. Registration required.
Richmond Nature Park 12yrs+
Apr 20 Sa 1:00-4:00pm Free 00310853
FREE! Mindful Composting for Living Soil
Make composting simple, enjoyable and odourless. Closely observe the life in a compost and learn the basics of how to build living soil. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park 12yrs+
Apr 20 Sa 2:30-3:30pm Free 00310761
FREE! Treasure Hunt at Paulik Park
Join others on this family-friendly activity exploring the many hidden gems of this special park. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 21 Su 9:30-10:30am Free 00310855
FREE! Ink-Spirations - Natural Inks From Vegetables Workshop
Learn how to make inks from berries and vegetables to use for painting or dyeing. This hands-on workshop opens a world of colours from plants and vegetables seen and eaten daily. Bring containers to take inks home. Participants work in pairs, so sign up with a friend for double the fun.
Terra Nova Rural Park 16yrs+
Apr 21 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Free 00311613
FREE! Native Plants for Pollinators, People and the Planet
Sow some seeds in a specially selected garden plot at the Paulik Community Garden to support local pollinators (and people), all while learning simple therapeutic gardening practices. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 21 Su 11:00am-12:00pm Free 00310850
FREE! Nature Series - Hummingbirds
Learn to attract these special birds while discovering the challenges faced during a long migration. Presentation, guided walk and a visit to the hummingbird feeding station in the Nature Park included.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 21 Su 11:00-11:45am Free/ 00311055
Apr 21 Su 1:00-1:45pm Free/ 00311871
Apr 21 Su 2:00-2:45pm Free 00311874
Apr 21 Su 3:00-3:45pm Free 00311876
FREE! Soap Making Workshop
Make and take home soap in a variety of means using natural materials. Materials and instructions included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre Adults
Apr 27 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm Free 00312786
FREE! Tour of Paulik Neighbourhood Park Trees
Take a walk with members of the Richmond Garden Club on this highlight tour of the many different tree species found in this special park. This site has some of the most unique mature trees found in Richmond, with many planted in the 1930s by Mr. Paulik.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park Adults
Apr 21 Su 1:00-2:00pm Free 00311885
FREE! Wildlife in Your Neighbourhood Presentation
Learn about the basic needs of local wildlife, adaptations to survive and how co-existing together can work.
Hamilton Community Centre 6yrs+
Apr 21 Su 2:00-3:00pm Free 00313203
FREE! Walk Richmond - Richmond Nature Park
Encounter plants and animals on this nature-filled walk through the 200-acre bog setting complete with forest and pond habitats.
Meeting spot: Nature House, 11851 Westminster Highway.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 24 W 10:00am-11:00am Drop-in
Info: Walk Richmond
FREE! Nature Walk at McLean Neighbourhood Park
Explore the wildlife on this interactive walk with a naturalist in McLean Neighbourhood Park.
Hamilton Community Centre All ages
Apr 24 W 4:00-5:00pm Free Drop-in
FREE! Community Hike
Get active with neighbours and complete a hike at Belcarra Park, north of Port Moody. Transportation only included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre Adults
Apr 27 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Free 00312789
FREE! Invasive Plant Removal at Paulik Park
Help the environment by identifying and learning the effect invasive plants have on the environment followed by actual removal. Presented by the Richmond Garden Club. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 27 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Free 00310856
FREE! Home Grown National Park Initiative
Help the environment from home by learning this grassroots approach to preserving wildlife. Instructed by a Master Gardener. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park Adults
Apr 27 Sa 11:00-11:30am Free 00310760
FREE! Nature Walk at Terra Nova Rural Park
Join this guided nature walk and discover diverse bird species, learn about native plants and explore the rich fauna of this beautiful natural sanctuary. Led by a knowledgeable naturalist. Registration required.
Terra Nova Rural Park All ages
Apr 27 Sa 12:00-1:00pm Free 00310851
Apr 27 Sa 1:30-2:30pm Free 00312217
Apr 27 Sa 3:00-4:00pm Free 00312218
FREE! Preparing and Expanding the Healing Garden for the Summer
Meet new people and help plant native species, herbs and pollinator forage. Add beds, clear weeds and remove mulch.
The Sharing Farm at Terra Nova All ages
Apr 27 Sa 9:45am-1:00pm
Info and register: Preparing and Expanding the Healing Garden for the Summer
FREE! D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Terrarium Workshop
Make and take home a decorative glass container filled with soil, plants, rocks and ornamental items. Materials and instructions included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 9yrs+
Apr 27 Sa 1:00-2:30pm Free 00312785
FREE! Invasive Plant Removal - Richmond Nature Park
Remove invasive blueberry shrubs with the Lower Mainland Green Team and the City of Richmond. No experience required. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Registration required.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 28 Su 9:30am-3:30pm
Info and registration:
9:30am-12:00pm session
Morning session
1:00-3:30pm session
Afternoon session
FREE! Ferns and Nature Art
Get to know your local park in this engaging workshop at McLean Park. Learn the history of native plants, explore nature art and play games. This workshop will be facilitated by the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Hamilton Community Centre All ages
Apr 28 Su 4:00-5:00pm Free Drop-in
Check out the 3 Adventure Labs in Richmond!
This interactive, app-based experience is a virtual scavenger hunt for the whole family! Players download the interactive app onto a smartphone and are guided by GPS to various locations. At each stop, players answer questions and learn facts about wildlife and ecology. Watch a short tutorial to learn how to use the interactive app.
Link to Adventure Lab: richmond.ca/geocaching
All ages
Play at Terra Nova Park: Richmond GeoTour Terra Nova Adventure Lab
Play in the Richmond Nature House: Richmond GeoTour Nature House Mini Adventure
Play at Garden City Park and Paulik Park: Richmond GeoTour Garden City Park and Paulik Park
FREE! "Repair and Repurpose" Exhibit
Visit this year-long exhibit in the City Hall Atrium with artefacts that help us explore how, for various reasons and for over a century, Richmond residents have creatively and ingeniously found ways to make use of their available resources.
Learn to Bird in Richmond - Beginner Birder
Explore the fascinating bird life in Richmond led by expert birders from Birds Canada. This beginner-friendly session includes the optimal way to use binoculars and how to identify common backyard birds.
Richmond Nature Park 10yrs+
Apr 13 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302136
Apr 15 M 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302295
Terra Nova Rural Park 10yrs+
Apr 14 Su 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302294
Learn to Bird in Richmond - Intermediate Birder
Enhance birdwatching skills by identifying various birds using identification tricks and tips shared by expert birders from Birds Canada. This intermediate-friendly session covers the migratory birds passing through Richmond while connecting with fellow birding enthusiasts.
Richmond Nature Park 10yrs+
May 5 Su 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302145
Terra Nova Rural Park 10yrs+
May 4 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302309
May 6 M 10:00am-2:00pm $35.00 00302313