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Environment Week

The Town of Okotoks' Conservation Educators promoted Environment Week to our community.  To learn more about our Conservation Educator Program please click here.  If you have any questions regarding one of their events, please contact them at consed@okotoks.ca or by calling 403-995-2798.

Sunday, June 2

Water Park Fun: 

Play fun water games and get your questions answered about the Water Rebate program. 1 PM-4 PM, Water Spray Park, Rec Centre, 99 Okotoks Dr. 

Sunday, June 2: 

Clothing Exchange, E-cycle, & Hazardous Waste Drop-off: Donate your used clothing and electronics. And drop off empty bottles of cleaning products, anti-freeze, paint cans, etc. for safe disposal! 9 AM-5 PM, Curling Rink, Rec Centre, 99 Okotoks Dr. 

Tuesday, June 4

Reducing Waste: Free morning coffee/hot chocolate for students who bring a reusable mug to school! Submit ideas to the “Green Idea Challenge” for a chance to win a prize. 8 AM - 9 AM, Holy Trinity Academy & Foothills Composite High School. Afternoon Crafts: Paint your reusable grocery bags to use in the fight against evil plastic bags! 1-3 PM, Sheep River Park (next to Rich’s Playground) Wednesday, June 5: World Environment Day!Bicycle Workshop: Learn about environmentally friendly methods of transportation. Plus local experts from Wheel Life Cyclery will teach you how to do your own quick fixes on your green machine! 5-8 PM,  Sheep River Park (next to Rich’s Playground) Garden Fun: Decorate your recycled containers and fill them with native plant seeds! Supplies provided. 5-8 PM,  Sheep River Park (next to Rich’s Playground) Thursday, June 6Xeriscaping Tips: Learn ideas, tips, tricks and water-wise landscaping tecnhiques for your garden. Plus discuss the best products on the market. 10 AM-3 PM, Outside Home Hardware, 121 Fisher St. Movie Night: Free, family-friendly movie! Bring your own container for unlimited free popcorn. 5-6:30 PM, Rotary Performing Arts Centre, 3 Elma St. Friday, June 7Renewable Energy Day: A fun day of exercise and education in the park. Parents―relax in nature with a free yoga class, while fun crafts keep your kids busy! Then check out the alternative energy and sustainability booth. 1 PM-2 PM, Ethel Tucker Park, Riverside Drive West. Saturday, June 8BBQ and Recycling Centre Appreciation Day: Lasso your recyclables and join us for a free BBQ and fun outdoor games to celebrate our local heroes―all the residents and staff who are dedicated to recycling!