Earth Day

Earth Day is a worldwide day of environmental activism that has been celebrated annually on April 22 since 1970. To celebrate our successes to date and raise awareness for how our community can contribute to ongoing environmental initiatives, this year the City of Brantford is hosting a community wide clean up event, tree giveaway for residents, and continuing the important conversation around Climate Change.

Let’s Clean Our City!

On Sunday, April 21 and Monday, April 22, 2024 residents are invited to Clean our City by registering online and collecting litter in their neighbourhoods and around the community. Free cleanup kits are available to those who register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Participants are encouraged to submit photos to the Let’s Clean Our City Photo Contest for the chance to win prizes! #CleanBrantford

Free Tree Giveaway

To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Brantford is thrilled to once again give away free trees to Brantford residents! On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. residents can reserve one out of eight tree species to receive for free. 400 trees are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Annual Brantford Community Tree Planting

The Brant Tree Coalition invites Brantford residents, along with their friends and families, to help naturalize an area at Brier Park, located at 65 Winding Way, Brantford, by planting 1,000 native trees and shrubs on Sunday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a rain or shine event. Corporate and community groups are welcome.

Helpful tips:

• Wear sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy closed-toed shoes.
• Bring your own gloves and drinking water in a reusable container. 
• Shovels will be provided, but you may bring your own if preferred. 

For more information, please call 519-759-4150.