April 20th to April 24th | 10 AM to 2 PM

Help us complete the Plastic Bottle Caps Mural

Eco-friendly vendors

Tree planting (April 22)

Gently used bike sale (April 22) 

E-waste collection (Habitat for Humanity)

Gently used books and clothing accepted

Collecting milk bags and plastic bottle caps

Contact us for more inforation.

Drop-Off Zone - North parking lot in front of Sport Chek from 9am - 3pm

Here’s your opportunity to do some spring cleaning! Simply visit our drive-thru drop-off located in the Devonshire Mall parking lot. Recycle your computers, batteries, phones, DVD players, TVs, gently used clothing, household items, old medication, document shredding and more.

YQGgreen will be collecting plastic milk bags to donate to a dedicated group of volunteers who quilt mats for the homeless - transforming waste into comfort for those in need. Collecting plastic water bottle caps (any size, any colour) for the YQGgreen & St. Clair College student art mural - help us turn waste into community art!

Click HERE for more information about the event and the list of recyclables. 

Join in the festivities at Bryerswood Youth Camp!

Learn about different Earth friendly things you can do as a family.

Plant a tree or shrub to help absorb carbon dioxide. Tree and Shrub planting generously sponsored by the Trans Canada Trail.

Build a Bird Nesting Box while learning about what you can do to help birds. Desjardins has generously sponsored this activity so that all can participate for free!

Bring your pop cans and used household batteries for recycling!

Shop at the yard sale for some great deals!!

Pony rides available at a small cost for the children.

Full details can be found here.

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to promote environmental awareness and action. First observed in 1970, it has grown into a global movement recognized in over 193 countries.

Locally, Windsor-Essex celebrates together on a Sunday close to the international Earth Day. This year, our local event will be on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Games, prizes and free entertainment! Bring your reusable water bottle. 

Get outside and join us at Malden Park, 4200 Malden Road, for a variety of free activities and entertainment. Celebrate by visiting with many of the environmentally conscious organizations in our area. 

YQGgreen will be hosting a FREE Book and Clothing Swap. Any unclaimed items will be donated to the May Court of Windsor, with support from ONESource Moving Solutions.

Click [here] for more information.

For more information abouts6 event! Essex Region Conservation is inviting you to join us on Sunday, April 26, 202 between 10am and 12pm to help plant 2,000 native trees in the City of Windsor.  

Trees planted at Earth Day are sponsored by Enwin Utilities and cosponsored by Green Sun Rising and the Environment and Climate Change Advisory Committee.

Dr. Saad Jasmin will lead the YQGgreen team, with Nicole from Taurean EV supporting.
 If you would like to join YQGgreen team, please let us know!

Registration can be done here and ensure you add yourself under YQGgreen Team.

Essex County's original Maple festival is a sweet way to spend part of your March Break! Join us for the time honoured tradition of maple syrup making from tree to table! 

See the trees tapped, the sap evaporating, and the syrup being finished over the fire. Taste maple syrup, maple butter, and make taffy on snow.

March 14/15 is Lumberjack weekend and March 21/22 is Makers' Weekend. Check out the website for full event details and tickets. Tickets are available online and at-the-door.

https://essexregionconservation.ca/maple

Looking for something to do during March Break. Join our community partners Local 444 Environmental Committee for a FREE community event on Monday March 16th from 11AM to 3PM.

Fun things to expect:

- a giant banner the kids can all work on together showing what they learned or liked best

-Colouring pages of local wildlife

-Colouring books free to take home 

-Life-sized self portraits

-Handprints for the kids to put their first name on to add to a handprint tree

-Bee and butterfly scavenger hunt

-Time lapse video of a butterfly hatching and another video of the butterfly mecca in Mexico

-Mini terrariums for older kids and their caregivers to create and take home. 

To Sign up , email Allison.kozolanka@stellantis.com 

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Windsor Express will be recognizing Earth Hour at its game in partnership with YQGgreen. It will be a fun-filled evening of activities, pro basketball, music, and entertainment. 

“Windsor Express recognizes the importance of partnering with local businesses and providing awareness on their sustainable practices for the betterment of the Windsor-Essex community.” – Dartis Willis, Windsor Express President & CEO

You can visit our members' booths and community partners before and during the game at the WFCU Centre.

MARCH BREAK TICKETS BOGO SPECIAL:

Visit wfcu-centre.com/password
Enter promo code: GREEN
Select seats
Follow next steps to purchase tickets

The promo code is valid until March 18th at 11:59 pm EST.

To be part of this special celebration, contact us today or call Elizabeth at 519-995-7562

The May Court team has put together a night to remember: “Sequins & Sparkles Soirée.”

Enjoy an evening of fashion, sparkling wine, delicious food, and so much more.

March 20, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sho Art Studios | 628 Monmouth Rd, Windsor, ON

Special highlights include: sparkling wine by Cooper’s Hawk, extravagant charcuterie boards by Pure Fruit Café, live entertainment, a May Court fashion show, and more.

Tickets are $150, available at The May Court Club Shoppe or by email at publicity.maycourt@gmail.com.

Enjoy a variety of chilis prepared by St. Clair College chefs and Culinary Program students. Proceeds benefit the St. Clair College Foundation.

Join our YQGgreen members to network and support our community: Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Learn all about World Watre Day  with the this year theme "Where Water Flows, Equality Grows" with Dr. Saad Jasim and the Multi Cultural Council of Windsor. Their table will be located near the food court from 11AM to 5 PM. 

PLEASE VOTE FOR US - BIZ X AWARDS CATEGORY #24 

Voting for the 28th annual Biz X magazine Awards is now LIVE until 5 p.m. on September 24, 2025.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Visit our YQGgreen Booth at OPEN STREETS - RIVER REST HUB

 Location: Randolph/Riverside Dr W to Cameron/Riverside Dr W.

Open Streets Windsor is more than providing a space for people to walk, cycle, roller blade, etc. It is about engaging the community!

The Open Streets Windsor route includes eight designated activity hubs. The hubs are designated for individuals, businesses and organizations to animate the spaces with community-led, interactive activities - things like exercise, street games, obstacle courses, neighbourhood tours, dance classes, samples, musical performances, art installations and more. The possibilities are endless and that’s where you come in!

Join us at our 3rd Annual YQGgreen Expo

Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at our 3rd Annual YQGgreen Expo in Windsor Essex presented by Windsor Port Authority.

✅Indoor Green EXPO Trade Show Display – up to 75 booths showcasing local green businesses. 

✅YQGgreen “Drop off & Drive-thru – outdoor EXPO display setups with community groups and City of Windsor Departments 

✅YQGgreen EXPO “Expert Panel Discussion” 

✨FREE Event to the public. 

Contact us for Sponsors and Vendor opportunities! 

Join Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island for Open Farms Day! 

Saturday, Sept 13th. Free fun across Windsor Essex! Get your FREE pass now & explore 15+ stops with activities the whole family will love! 

Register today by clicking here.

Your favourite breweries, cideries and distilleries and EPIC Wineries are coming to Devonshire Mall for the Staycation Expo and EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS! Sip and savour at our tasting lounge from our breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries. See www.visitwindsoressex.com/staycation to find out who is attending!

The Staycation Expo is your key to an incredible summer vacation. In addition to our incredible wineries and breweries, the event will also feature 70+ vendors set in Devonshire Mall featuring some of the top events and attractions in our region! Click www.visitwindsoressex.com/staycation today!

📅 Date: Friday April 25th and Saturday April 26th
📍 Location: Devonshire Mall
🎟️ Admission: Free!