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April 19 – 27, 2010
Pickering, ON, April 8, 2010 - Pickering is celebrating Earth Week with eco-friendly activities for everyone. Events include a tree planting, Lawn & Garden Workshops, a 20-Minute Pickering Makeover and much more! For complete event details visit sustainablepickering.com or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2043.
Wednesday, April 21 & Saturday, May 1
Lush Lawns Workshops
Do you ever feel like a slave to your lawn? Attend one of these workshops and learn how to keep your lawn looking good, even through the driest days of summer. Experts will explain how to choose the right grass varieties, and how to mow, water and fertilize for optimal health. Call to reserve your space 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739
Friday, April 23
20-Minute Pickering Makeover
Schools, families, community groups and corporate partners – give a section of our community a makeover by picking up litter for 20 minutes. Thousands of people have participated in the past! Join us in 2010 to clean up litter around you. Free supplies provided. Groups, please call to register 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739. For more information visit sustainablepickering.com
Saturday, April 24
Kids Recycled Art Contest
Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Do you like making things out of stuff you can find around your house? If so, sign up for the Library's Recycled Art Contest. The contest is open to children JK - Grade 6. Prizes will be awarded for the entries that best meet the judges' criteria. Entries are due on April 23rd. For full contest details visit your local Pickering Public Library Branch or go online at www.picnet.org/kids.
Saturday, April 25 – Take Pride in Pickering
Tree Planting & BBQ Lunch
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (dress appropriately rain or shine)
Location: Alex Robertson Park – Take Sandy Beach Road south from Bayly Street.
Tuesday, April 27
Gorgeous Gardens Workshop
Have you ever popped a tomato in your mouth moments after it was picked? Want to learn more about native plants? Join the experts as they discuss these growing trends in gardening and offer practical tips on growing food for your family and wildlife.
Call to reserve your space 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739
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As the gateway city to the east GTA, Pickering (population 94,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. Pickering is an affluent community that is steeped in history, natural beauty and small town charm with all the amenities and services that a big city has to offer. The City of Pickering is considered a municipal leader in fiscal management, service delivery, sustainability and the environment; and offers a wealth of sports, leisure and recreation opportunities to its residents. Pickering has been recognized by Profit magazine as one of the ten best cities in Canada for growth companies and received the 2008 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Planning Award.
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