World Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet – Learn & Take Action

World Earth Day is a moment to reflect, learn, and act together. This year, we are bringing the community together through learning and hands‑on action to address plastic pollution, litter, and their impact on Toronto’s neighbourhoods and urban forests. Individual and collective power can drive real environmental progress.

You are welcome to participate in:

• Our virtual Earth Day learning session
• Our community clean‑up day
• Or both events

Earth Day Virtual Session (Online)

📅 April 22, 2026

🕘 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

💻 Online – Microsoft Teams | Free to Attend

Join our virtual Earth Day session focused on plastic pollution and litter clean‑up efforts in Toronto and how these issues affect our urban forests, local ecosystems, and community well‑being.

What we’ll cover:

• Plastic pollution and litter challenges in Toronto
• Impacts on urban forests, green spaces, and wildlife
• Community‑led clean‑up initiatives
• How residents can come together to create local change

This session is ideal for anyone who wants to learn, participate from home, or prepare to take action in their community.

REGISTER NOW

Community Clean‑Up Day (In Person)

📅 April 25, 2026
🕘 Starting at 9:00 AM
📍 Meeting point: 440 Cook Rd, North York, ON M3J 0A1

As part of the City of Toronto Community Clean‑Up, community members will come together to remove litter and help protect local green spaces and urban forests.

We will be carrying out a community cleanup along the Black Creek community forest parkland border, starting from Fred Young Park and continuing down to the area bordering 500 Murray Ross Parkway Apartments. Our cleanup will also cover the green space beside the building and the Sentinel Rd / Finch Corridor Trail.
This activity is part of our effort to keep our shared spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. If you’re joining us, please wear comfortable shoes and bring gloves if you have them. Bags and additional supplies will be provided.

What to expect:

• Participate in the City of Toronto Community Clean‑Up
• Help remove litter from parks and natural areas
• Support a cleaner, healthier urban environment
• Meet and work alongside community members

This clean‑up is open to all community members, individuals, families, and groups are welcome.

How to Participate

1. Register using the form linked on this page
2. Select whether you will attend:
   • The virtual session (April 22)
   • The community clean‑up (April 25)
   • Or both
3. You’ll receive event details and reminders by email

🔗 Registration is required for participants attending the community clean‑up.

Why Join?

Plastic pollution affects more than just our streets; It impacts urban forests, waterways, wildlife, and community health. By learning together and taking action, we can make a meaningful difference right where we live.

Learn → Act → Protect Our Community

Read our latest article on litter in Toronto: How Urban Litter Is Shaping Toronto’s Environmental Footprint