Environment Week
Burnaby Environment Week is an annual week-long program of environmentally-themed community activities held in early June. Activities are coordinated by City staff and intended to be informative, enjoyable and encourage community participation. Burnaby Environment Week’s schedule typically occurs at the same time as Environment Canada’s Canadian Environment Week.
2012 Environment Week
‘Water – Ours to Conserve and Protect’
This year’s Environment Week is Sunday, June 3 to Saturday, June 9.
To recognize the importance of watersheds, water conservation and to promote our public water systems, this year’s theme is ‘Water – Ours to Conserve and Protect’. Burnaby supports a wide range of water-related environmental programs and initiatives. In 2011, Burnaby also became the first Canadian City to be acknowledged as a Blue Community by the Council of Canadians in support of the significance of water. The sale of bottled water at Environment Week events will be discouraged in support of Metro Vancouver’s Tap Water Campaign.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is a schedule of Environment Week public activities.
Environmental Awards Program
Community-wide
A significant component of Environment Week is the City’s annual Environmental Awards Program. Since 1996, this program has acknowledged community members and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the environment. Announcement of the 2012 Award recipients is scheduled for Monday May 28th at City Council!!
Burnaby Enviro Fest!
Saturday, June 9, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Civic Square – Bob Prittie Library, Metrotown
Take part in the free and fun on-day public event with environmental displays, face-painting, live music, prize-draws and free 200 veggie burger barbeque at Metrotown Civic Square next to the Bob Prittie Public Library. Prize draws including the City’s water conservation kits will be available.
Tale of the Great White Fish
Saturday, June 9th 1:00PM
Bob Prittie Library, Metrotown
Author Maggie de Vries will be reading from her children’s book, Tale of the Great White Fish, about a sturgeon living in the Fraser River. The recommended audience age is 6-10 years old. Prize draws available. Call (604) 436-5420 for more information.
City-wide Garage Sale Day Event
Saturday, June 9, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
The City-sponsored community-wide Garage Sale Day Event program, coordinated by the Engineering Department, is to encourage waste reduction and recycling efforts in Burnaby. Similar to last year, Burnaby residents will be invited to host a garage sale on their property and register with the City for promotion in newspapers, at civic facilities and on City webpages. Information material on garage sale tips, donating locally, and participant responsibilities will be offered to residents who register. In addition to single-family dwellings, multi-family properties this year will also be invited to participate.
Documentary Screening – ‘Tapped’
Friday June 8th, 6:30 PM
Bob Prittie Public Library, Metrotown
The Green Ideas Network organization is presenting a free public viewing of the documentary Tapped and discussion afterwards on the topic of bottled water. Seating is limited - register at (604) 436-5400.
Open House - Still Creek Recycling Depot
Saturday, June 9th, 10:00-2:00PM
4800 Still Creek Avenue, Burnaby
Learn more about Burnaby’s Recycling Depot, plans for the City’s new Recycling Centre and municipal waste reduction programs. Live entertainment and refreshments will be available. If you haven’t been, it’s located on the Central Valley Greenway east of Willingdon Avenue.
Water Conservation ‘Lunch and Learn’ and Municipal Water Systems Demo
Tuesday, June 5th, 12:00PM
Burnaby City Hall
Learn more about your municipal water system and how you can help conserve water during this informative ‘Lunch and Learn’ and demonstration activity. Prize draws for the City’s water conservation kits will be available! Call (604) 294-7460 for more information.
Guided Canoe Trips
Tuesday, June 5th, 5:30-6:30pm and 6:45-7:45PM
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby
Enjoy a guided canoe trip on Deer Lake among the plants and wildlife. Pre-registration required – call or visit any Burnaby Recreation Centre. Trips are for those 10 years and up; children 10-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A waiver form must be signed by a parent for those under 19.
Alligator Eco-sculpture Planting event
Wednesday, June 6th
Eileen Dailly Recreation Centre, Burnaby Heights
Watch out, it’s an alligator! Organized by the City’s Eco-sculptures Program here’s an opportunity to participate in this unique, free and public planting event at Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre. Fun for children of all ages. Call (604) 294-7950 for more information.
Car Trunk Sales
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Department will be hosting two public car trunk sale events in support of the reuse of household items in the community.
Saturday, June 2, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM at Edmonds Community Centre
Saturday, June 9, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM at Bill Copeland Sports Centre
Themed displays
Environment Week
Burnaby Public Libraries
Burnaby’s public libraries will be coordinating displays for this year’s Environment Week theme: Water – Ours to Conserve and Protect. The importance of watersheds, water conservation and public water systems will be highlighted.
