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Saanich, BC – Celebrate Earth Day and explore everyday ways you can lessen your impact on the planet at the Saanich Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 20.

“The Earth Day Festival is an important annual celebration in Saanich that offers fun, family-friendly educational opportunities for residents,” said Councillor and Sustainability & Climate Action Advisory Committee Chair Nathalie Chambers. “The goal of this event is to encourage families to be active outdoors together, play games, and learn about how we can all take climate action.”

Learn about small changes you can make that will have a big impact on our climate. Check out the free family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saanich Municipal Hall parking lot just off the Lochside Regional Trail. Consider coming by bike or public transit for Earth Day!

The event will feature live music, vendors, food trucks with vegan and vegetarian food options, free art activities and interactive elements like a kid’s bike skills course. New this year is a ticketed make-your-own beeswax wrap workshop, led by Goldilocks Goods. Register now at www.saanich.ca/earthdayfestival.  Same-day tickets will be sold at the event if space allows.

In addition to Saanich departmental displays, many partner organizations will have interactive information booths and items for sale on display at the festival. From urban farming and solar panels to e-bikes and EVs, there will be something for everyone.

Getting here

• Come by bike if you can. The event is just off the Lochside Regional Trail and you can use the CRD bike map online to plan your route. Keep your bike safe with The Locker bike valet from Capital Bike.
• BC Transit buses 70, 71, 72 and 75 all stop just outside the Saanich Municipal Hall.
• Limited vehicle parking will be available on the north side of the parking lot.

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:  Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue
Admission: Free!

Learn more

Visit saanich.ca/earthdayfestival for updates on vendors, musicians and more.

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Media contact:
Sarah Faria
Programmer II – Events, Volunteers & Film
250-886-5826
sarah.faria@saanich.ca