Monday, April 8, 2024 - CELEST-FEST at the Beach
Join our YQGgreen members & friends at Holiday Beach for the 2024 Eclipse Viewing.
Apr 08, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Beach Conservation Area, 6952 50 Cr, Amherstburg, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
Join ERCA for a family friendly eclipse viewing event for the 2024 Great North American Total Eclipse, located on the shores of Lake Erie with 99.99% obscuration! What does this mean? The moon will eclipse 99.99% of the sun - only .01% of the sun will be visible! Your entry fee includes your pair of ISO- and CE-Certified eclipse glasses, which should be worn at all time during the eclipse viewing.
Holiday Beach Conservation Area will open at 9am and guests are encouraged to arrive early as traffic volumes are expected to be high. Tickets are only available for pre-purchasing only – no tickets will be available at the gate.
Activities Include:
- Celestial Themed Kids’ Craft
- Guided Forest Hike
- Snacks and beverages available for purchase
- EPIC wineries with wine by the glass available for purchase.
The eclipse begins at 1:59pm and concludes at 4:29pm, with the 99.99% eclipse taking place from 3:13pm – 3:17pm in the Essex region, which will be the first region in Canada to experience this natural phenomenon. Holiday Beach Conservation Area is an excellent viewing area from which to observe this event, with its beach-front location and limited light polution. Pay attention to your surroundings and listen to the ambient sounds of nature while you watch the total solar eclipse 2024. In addition to the darkness, temperatures may drop. Animals like birds that are usually silent at night may stop singing. Animals like crickets that are active at night may start chirping. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to witness first-hand how much of an impact the sun has on the planet and its inhabitants.
Admission - $15 per person (20% discount for Seasonal Pass holders with promo code)
Click HERE for more information.
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - Devonshire Mall 16th Annual Recycling Day
Drop-Off Zone - Southeast Parking Lot Near Cineplex
Here’s your opportunity to do some spring cleaning! Simply drive-thru drop-off located in the Devonshire Mall parking lot. Recycle your computers, batteries, phones, DVD players, TVs, gently used clothing, bicycles, microwaves, old medication and more!
YQGgreen will be COLLECTING PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS OF ALL SIZES AND COLOURS.♻️ in support of the GEE Project in Windsor for an upcoming MOSAIC MURAL making a positive impact in our environment through beautiful artwork by their students.♻️
Click HERE for more information about the event and the list of recyclables.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 10 AM - 3 PM |Malden Park
City of Windsor - Earth Day Community Event
Locally, Windsor-Essex celebrates together on a Sunday close to the International Earth Day. This year, our local event will be on Sunday, April 21, 2024, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Games, prizes and free entertainment! Bring your reusable water bottle.
Get outside and join us at Malden Park for a variety of free activities and entertainment.
Celebrate by visiting with many of the environmentally-conscious organization in our area. Stay tuned for a list of participants.
HELP US 🙏🏼COLLECT PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS OF ALL SIZES AND COLOURS.♻️ in support of the GEE Project in Windsor for an upcoming MOSAIC MURAL making a positive impact in our environment through beautiful artwork by their students.
♻️ DROP THEM OFF AT OUR YQGgreen Table.
Sunday, April 28th 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Little River Corridor
Earth Day Community Tree Planting
Essex Region Conservation is inviting everyone to join them on Sunday, April 28, 2024, between 10am and 12pm to help plant more than 1,500 native trees in the City of Windsor. You can expect to plant two to three trees per individual at this year’s celebration.
Contact us to join our YQGgreen team or click HERE for more information.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9AM - 4 PM | WFCU Centre
2nd Annual YQGgreen Expo presented by Windsor Port Authority
Join us and celebrate Canada’s Waste Reduction Week 2024
The Expo has four parts - to allow for a mix of outdoor recycling, indoor booths, educational panels and networking.
MORE DETAILS ARE COMING SOON!
Saturday, March 23rd 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM |Hawksview Honey
Learn about beekeeping with Hawksview Honey
Join Hawksview Honey on Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM to for an introductory workshop on beekeeping geared towards beginners, or those who are considering starting their own bee hive.
The cost is $25 / per person or a family of 3 $50.00
Register Online: https://www.hawksviewhoney.com/product-page/learn-about-honey-bees-setting-up-a-new-hive
Address: 2017 Concession Road 2, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0
Phone: 519-995-7233
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 6P |WFCU Centre
Earth Hour Celebration in partnership with Windsor Express
We are excited to announce an amazing community partnership with the Windsor Express and YQGgreen taking place on Friday, March 22nd, 2024.
Windsor Express, two-time National Champions and three-time finalists will enter its 11th season in the newly formed Basketball Super League (BSL).
On Friday, March 22nd, 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.
Purchase your tickets through the link below and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Essex Region Conservation Authority .
Visit wfcu-centre.com/password
Enter promo code: ERCA
Select seats
Follow next steps to purchase tickets
The promo code is valid until March 21st at 11:59 pm EST.
To be part of this special celebration, contact us today or call Elizabeth at 519-995-7562
Monday, February 19th, 2024 | 10 AM - 2 PM |Adventure Bay
YQGgreen will be at Adventure Bay's 10th birthday party and you’re invited!
Stop by our YQGgreen table between 10 am - 2 pm to enter to win some great prizes and enjoy Adventure's Bay birthday festivities including cupcakes, lobby activities, and more!
Admission will be at a discounted rate of $10 per person.
Get your tickets here: https://splashpass.citywindsor.ca/
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 4:00 pm at Bloomfield Gardens
The University of Windsor EPICentre Continues to Champion Social Entrepreneurship Through The Greenovation Social
The Greenovation Social is open to students, non-profit organizations, and current aspiring social entrepreneurs. This event aims to foster conversations with social enterprises that prioritize a higher purpose than profit and facilitate new community connections.
Click HERE for more information
Saturday, April 22nd - Bryerswood Earth Day Family Event
A free fun-filled day of eco-friendly and green learning activities.
Tree Planting, Solar Cooking, Electric Vehicles, Scavenger Hunt, Local Exhibitors, Urban Bites Food Truck, Games and More.
Click here For more information about Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club.
Sunday, April 23rd - City of Windsor Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events in more than 192 countries. Locally, Windsor-Essex celebrates together on the Sunday following the international Earth Day. This year, our local event will be on Sunday, April 23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Games, prizes and free entertainment! Bring your reusable water bottle.
Get outside and join us at Malden Park for a variety of free activities and entertainment
Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 23rd - ERCA Earth Day Community Tree Planting, 2023
Essex Region Conservation is inviting everyone to join them on Sunday, April 23, 2023, between 10 am and 12 pm to help plant more than 1,500 native trees in the City of Windsor. The trees are generously supported by Enwin Utilities Ltd.
The event happens at the green space south of Wyandotte Street east between Florence & Martinique in Windsor. The event will take place rain or shine and will be delayed because of severe weather only.
Parking is available at the following parking lots, use the Ganatchio Trail system to arrive at the Earth Day site. Riverside Kiwanis Park/Pump Track parking lot, McHugh Park parking lot and various public parking lots along Riverside Drive East.
Click here for more information.
Friday, April 28th & Saturday, April 29th- Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Staycation Expo.
Join TWEPI on April 28th & 29th at Devonshire Mall as we kick off the tourism season in #YQG! It’s the ultimate source to learn about great things to do in your own backyard this summer!
When is it happening?
- Friday April 28th 10am through 8pm
- Saturday April 29th 10am through 6pm
What’s happening?
- Check out 40+ vendors (Including our own YQGgreen for Bryerswood Youth Camp)set up in Devonshire Mall outside of The Bay – attractions, events and businesses to visit in Windsor Essex!
Click here for more information.
Maple Fest March 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19
March is Maple Month, and this year Essex Region Conservation is celebrating with an expanded Maple Syrup Festival that spans three weekends and two locations, with a Maple Trail connecting the two sites at the John R. Park Homestead and Holiday Beach Conservation Areas.
For more information visit: https://essexregionconservation.ca/maple/