Earth Month

Register for a Community Cleanup

April 1 - April 30
Help take action on litter in Pickering! Join the challenge and make a difference in your community. Bags and gloves will be provided while quantities last. Register here today.

How to Plan a Successful Vegetable Garden

Tuesday, April 14, 7 pm – 8:30 pm (Don Beer Arena, Banquet Hall)
Discover how to create a garden you'll love! We'll dig into evaluating your space, choosing a style that fits your life, and planning a beautiful layout with plants that thrive. Free, pre-registration is required. Register here today.

Shell-ebrate Turtle Conservation!
(Children's Workshop 6 - 12 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2 pm – 3:30 pm (Pickering Central Library)
Dive into the amazing world of turtles! Come and learn how to identify different native turtle species, discover cool conservation facts, and rotate through hands-on activity stations. Free, pre-registration is required. Register here today.

Take Pride in Pickering Tree Planting

Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 12 pm (Alex Robertson Park)
Community tree planting. Get involved today! Students can earn volunteer hours. Free, pre-registration is required. Register here today.

Home Energy Orientation

Monday, April 20, 7 pm – 8:30 pm (East Shore CC, Community Room)
Learn practical ways to make your home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and save money! This workshop covers simple DIY fixes (insulation, draft-proofing, and window caulking) and information about larger upgrades you might be interested in. Free, pre-registration is required. Register here today.

20-Minute Makeover

Wednesday, April 22 (Across the City of Pickering)
Schools, families, neighbourhood groups and businesses commit to give Pickering a makeover by picking up litter around the community for at least 20 minutes. Bags and gloves will be provided while quantities last. Register here today.

Sold Out - Gardening for Pollinators

Wednesday, April 29, 7 pm - 8:30 pm (CHDRC - Meeting Rooms 2 & 3)
Learn how small gardening choices can make a big difference to help native pollinators like bees and butterflies. Free, pre-registration is required. Register here today.