Earth Week (Apr 22–29)

FREE! - Nature Flow Yoga - Outdoor - Adults

Join this outdoor session with a fluid blend of yoga poses inspired by the natural elements. Experience grounding sequences that connect breath with the sounds of nature, practicing amidst trees, grass and fresh air. Bring a yoga mat. Session is weather dependent. Registration required.
South Arm Community Centre Adults 16+ years
Apr 22 Tue 1:00-2:00pm 00411124

FREE! - Wellness in the Garden Workshop - 55+

Join others to learn about some of the therapeutic benefits of gardening and creating a relationship with plants. Presented by Urban Bounty. Registration required.
Cambie Community Centre 55+ years
Apr 22 Tue 1:00-2:30pm 00395196

FREE! - Community Clean Up - Minoru Park - All Ages

Join this community event of residents and families working together to clean up and beautify park spaces for a cleaner, greener Richmond. Buckets, litter pickers, gloves, refreshments and snacks included.
Minoru Park All ages
Apr 22 Tue 5:30-7:00pm 00408459

FREE! - Tree Tour of Paulik Neighbourhood Park - Adults

Join this walk through the park with a focus on tree identification. Discover native and non-native mature trees planted in the 1930s along with the recently planted collection of dwarf conifers. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park 19+ years
Apr 22 Tue 7:00-8:00pm 00392473

FREE! - Planning and Planting - Intergenerational - Drop-In - 13+ years

Join the Intergenerational Club to help plan, plant and maintain the South Arm Courtyard planters all year round.
South Arm Community Centre 13+ years
Apr 23 Wed 9:00-10:00am

Recycle Art Workshop - 55+

Transform everyday recycled materials into stunning, personalized decorations to proudly display or give as thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts. Supplies included.
South Arm Community Centre 55+ years
Apr 23 Wed 10:30am-12:30pm $13.05 00411156

FREE! - Let's Recycle Correctly Workshop - Adults/55+

Become a Gold Star Recycler in Richmond after learning the basics in this interactive session. Led by Environmental Programs - City of Richmond. Registration required.
Cambie Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 24 Thu 2:00-3:30pm 00394818
55+ years
Apr 24 Thu 2:00-3:30pm 00395202

FREE! - Paint and Chat - Creative Canvas - Children

Explore the basics of canvas painting with guided, age-appropriate Earth Day-themed activities that encourage self-expression and creativity, and foster social skills and connections by interacting and sharing masterpieces with others. Parent participation welcome. Supplies included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 6-12 years
Apr 24 Thu 4:30-6:00pm 00410758

FREE! - Gardening for Continuous Joy - Adults

Join this discussion with several gardeners describing the gardening changes that made a positive difference. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park 19+ year
Apr 24 Thu 7:00-8:00pm 00392479

FREE! - Attracting and Supporting Pollinators in the Garden - All Ages

Join an environmental educator to learn about the many benefits of pollinators for local food and ecosystems, and discover easy approaches to attract pollinators to garden spaces. Beneficial insect species are decreasing due to climate change, habitat loss, pollution, pesticides and an increase in invasive species. Activities include a pollinator scavenger hunt to identify native pollinator species. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 25 Fri 10:00-11:00am 00392488

FREE! - I Spy... Something Wild - City Nature Challenge - Adults

Join the City Nature Challenge to explore and document urban wildlife on a smartphone using the iNaturalist app. Spot and record species, connect with nature and contribute to valuable local biodiversity records in Richmond. Registration required.
Richmond Nature Park 18+ years
Apr 25 Fri 3:30-4:30pm 00404835

FREE! - Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt - Drop-In - Youth

Join this guided walk that covers identifying various natural features, including animals and plant life, and identifying species with binoculars and checklist. Binocular orientation included.
South Arm Community Centre 13-18 years
Apr 25 Fri 4:30-6:30pm

FREE! - Gardening for the Earth - Adults

Learn simple organic gardening practices to help connect with the earth, and all the wildlife and pollinators in a garden, while also growing healthy, nutritious and beautiful veggies, fruits, flowers and herbs. Held in the Hamilton Community Garden. Presented by Urban Bounty.
Hamilton Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 25 Fri 5:00-6:00pm 00413608

FREE! - Sustainable Vintage and Thrift Shopping - Drop-In - Youth

Join local business owners from Gone Again Vintage to learn about the environmental benefits of shopping secondhand, tips for successful thrifting and enter for a chance to win a gift card this store.
South Arm Community Centre (Games Room) 13-18 years
Apr 25 Fri 7:00-8:30pm

FREE! - Paint and Chat - Creative Canvas - Adults

Celebrate Earth Day exploring the basics of canvas painting with guided, age-appropriate activities that encourage self-expression and creativity, and foster social skills and connections by interacting and sharing masterpieces with others. Supplies included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 25 Fri 7:00-9:00pm 00387666

FREE! - Invasive Plant Removal at Paulik Park - All Ages

Help the environment by identifying and learning the effect invasive plants have on the environment followed by actual removal. Tools and gloves provided during the session. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Registration required. 
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 26 Sat 9:30-11:30am 00392495

FREE! - Treasure Hunt at Paulik Park - Children/Adults

Join others on this family-friendly activity exploring the many hidden gems of this special park. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park 12+ years
Apr 26 Sat 10:00-11:00am 00392499

FREE! - Upcyle Crafts - Children

Make and take home art projects made from recycled materials while learning the importance of recycling. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 5-9yrs
Apr 26 Sat 1:00-2:00pm 00410862

Wacky Science - Preschoolers

Commemorate Earth Week by exploring the explosive and somewhat messy world of potions and science through simple and safe experiments, all while learning about the environment and sustainability.
South Arm Community Centre 3-5 years
Apr 26 Sat 10:00-10:45am $6.60 00410162
Apr 26 Sat 11:00-11:45am $6.60 00410163

Wacky Science - Children

Explore the explosive and somewhat messy world of potions and science through simple and safe experiments. Take home gift included.
Cambie Community Centre 6-12 years
Apr 26 Sat 10:00-11:30am $11.70 00394585
Apr 26 Sat 12:30-2:00pm $11.70 00396932

FREE! - Worm Composting Workshop - Adults

Learn how to use food scraps to create nutrient-rich soil for plants, the environmental benefits of vermicomposting, how to set up a worm compost bin and the simple rules to follow for success. Registration required.
Richmond Nature Park 18+ years
Apr 26 Sat 10:00am-12:00pm 00393531

FREE! - Walk - Nature Park - Drop-In - All Ages

Join this guided walk through Nature Park enjoying the natural beauty and learning about the local ecosystem. No registration required.
Richmond Nature Park  All ages
Apr 26 Sat 10:00am-12:00pm

FREE! - Grow For Pollinators In Our Healing Garden - All Ages

Meet new people and help expand The Sharing Farm's Healing Garden, which includes herbs, native edible and medicinal plants, and flowers for pollinators and bouquets. Registration required.
The Sharing Farm All ages
Apr 26 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm
Register: Grow For Pollinators In Our Healing Garden

FREE! - Needle Felting Workshop - Outdoor - Adults

Learn to transform wool to make and take home two dryer balls using a barbed needle. No experience required. Instructed by WhimzyMel. Tools and supplies included. Session held outdoors. Registration required.
Thompson Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 26 Sat 10:30am-12:30pm 00411685

FREE! - Pollinator Seed Bomb Workshop - Outdoor - Parent and Tot

Learn how to support pollinators by creating take-home seed bombs using clay, soil, and native seeds. Instructed by the City of Richmond Sustainability Team. Parent participation and registration required. Session held outdoors.
Thompson Community Centre 3+ years
Apr 26 Sat 11:00am-12:00pm 00411141

FREE! - Naturalist Talk - Drop-In - All Ages

Drop-in to the Nature House to meet a naturalist for some interactive fun! Hosted by the Richmond Nature Park Society. Admission by donation. All ages. No registration required.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 26 Sat 11:00am-3:00pm

FREE! - Mindful Composting for Living Soils - All Ages

Make composting simple, enjoyable and odourless. Closely observe the life in a compost and learn the basics of how to build living soil. Hosted by Urban Bounty. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 26 Sat 12:00-1:00pm 00392540

FREE! - Community Food Forest Event - All Ages

Join Kwantlen Polytechnic University faculty, staff and students at the newly planted community food forest in Garden City Lands Park with edible native plants. This Earth Day celebration offers participants a chance to get hands dirty while learning the importance of introducing native plants into the ecosystem to benefit the array of animal species, including humans that interact with the site. Activities include working with seeds or plants, exploring the food forest design and learning about different plant species chosen for the community. Drop-ins welcome with registration recommended.
Garden City Lands All ages
Apr 26 Sat 12:00-2:00pm 00407605

FREE! - Cover Crops for Nutrient-Rich Soils and Weed-Free Gardens - All Ages

Learn about this effortless gardening practice that can help improve and maintain soil health and protect crops from pests and severe weather while reducing the cost of amendments and deter weed establishment year-round. Program leaders demonstrate how to integrate cover crops into day-to-day gardening and cover which varieties to grow and eat, planting dates, management tips and how to turn cover crops into green manure. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 26 Sat 1:00-2:00pm 00392554

Floral Arranging Basics - Introduction - Adults

Learn about Earth Day-themed floral design basics and create stunning, shareable arrangements with hands-on experience and expert tips. Supplies included. A $10 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.
South Arm Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 26 Sat 4:00-5:30pm $13.20 00410438

FREE! - Invasive Plant Removal at King George Park - All Ages

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. Meet at Kathleen McNeely Elementary parking lot. Registration required.
King George Park All ages
Apr 27 Sun 9:45am-1:00pm
Info and registration: Invasive Plant Removal at King George Park

Art Meets Nature - Preschoolers

Explore the outdoors, make observations, ask questions and collect natural materials that guide and inspire unique painting, printmaking, collage, and drawing pieces. Supplies included.
South Arm Community Centre 3-5 years
Apr 27 Sun 10:00-10:45am $6.60 00410224
Apr 27 Sun 11:00-11:45am $6.60 00410237

FREE! - Terra Nova Nature School Earth-Friendly Crafts - Preschoolers/Adults

Celebrate with Terra Nova Nature School educators by creating earth-friendly crafts using natural and re-purposed materials. Adult participation and registration required for child only. Session held outdoors.
Edwardian Cottage Up to 5 years
Apr 27 Sun 10:00-11:00am 00410949
Apr 27 Sun 11:30am-12:30pm 00410311

FREE! - Flowerpot Decorating Workshop - Children

Design and decorate a fillable flowerpot and earth-shaped seed ball to then plant, take home and watch it grow. Supplies included. Registration required.
Cambie Community Centre 6-12yrs
Apr 27 Sun 10:00-11:30am 00408448

FREE! - Community Hike To Cypress Falls

Get active with others on this accessible and family-friendly community hike on this West Vancouver trail. Transportation only included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 18+ years
Apr 27 Sun 10:00am-3:00pm 00410883

FREE! - Growing Greens in a Mini Greenhouse - All Ages

Join in this planting of seeds in recycled plastic containers to take advantage of the natural weather conditions in April. No special equipment needed. Seeds and plastic containers provided. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 27 Sun 11:00am-12:00pm 00392510

FREE! - Naturalist Talk - Drop-In - All Ages

Drop-in to the Nature House to meet a naturalist for some interactive fun! Hosted by the Richmond Nature Park Society. Admission by donation. All ages. No registration required.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Apr 27 Sun 11:00am-3:00pm

FREE! - Bio-Diversity Tour of Paulik Park - All Ages

Learn ways a garden can be used to help the environment on this guided walk through this unique park. Registration required.
Paulik Neighbourhood Park All ages
Apr 27 Sun 12:00-1:00pm 00392517

FREE! - Shrub Planting on Railway Corridor - All Ages

Take some meaningful action by joining others to help plant shrubs along this unique part of Richmond while learning the benefits of this practice. Tools, gloves and light refreshments included. Registration required.
Railway Corridor and Colbeck Road All ages
Apr 27 Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 00408746

FREE! - Earth Day Volunteer Clean Up - South Arm Park - Drop-In - All Ages

Give back to nature by joining others to clean up this park. Meet in the community centre lobby. Contact Joey at jng3@richmond.ca for details.
South Arm Community Centre All ages
Apr 29 Tue 3:30-5:00pm

FREE! Adventure Labs | Terra Nova Park, Richmond Nature House, Garden City Park & Paulik Park