When you live around the Vancouver area and get to experience the natural beauty that we are spoiled with, you can’t help but care about the environment and want to put in that extra effort to allow the next generation to enjoy trees and not screw this planet up so much we have holographic trees like in that Simpson episode where Lisa marries Huge. Yeah, I am that old I reference golden age Simpson episodes.
What is better than helping keep the earth that life sustaining green? Doing it while having a party. Surrey’s Earth Day Party for the Planet Event is Metro Vancouver’s largest Earth Day event, in recent years up to around 20,000 people attend on the day. This year’s event Saturday, April 26th. runs from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at Surrey Civic Plaza at 13450-104th Avenue.
Are you like me and now have a passion for gardening? The Surrey Parks Native Plant Sale is what you are looking for to grab some beautiful, sustainable plants like, Red-flowering currant, Pacific crab-apple, Mock Orange. These plants help support our local biodiversity like birds, bees and butterflies, are naturally pest-resistant and require less water. Great additions for your garden to add that extra bit of life.
At the Sustainable Marketplace there will be stalls selling local artisans delights, eco-friendly brands, and handmade products. Whether you’re looking for some unique gifts, zero-waste products, or upcycled goods, you’ll find something special. Different community organizations and services will also be promoting how they can help so make sure to give them a look. There will also be live shows taking place throughout the day in different locations. Scheduled performances for children and young families, with artists for adults. Food lovers, get ready to enjoy a wide range of delicious food truck options with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.
Are you at the age where your kids have more energy than you do? Well help them burn it off by letting them climb the rock wall! Do I see a quite night for you to watch that show you have been putting off while your kids drift off to a power coma till morning? Yes, and all you need to do is go to a party first. Win, win!
Celebrate 30 years of the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program by visiting the Salmon Walk Activation. Unleash an artistic moment by painting a wooden salmon, then get one of four limited-edition “Salmon in the City” pins only available at Party for the Planet!
If all that wasn’t enough to get you to come, start your garden off with one of 500 complimentary tomato plants will be given out to attendees after the Welcome Ceremony at 2pm with Mayor and Council. Tomato plant giveaway is operating on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit one per person, subject to availability.
It’s free so what do you have to lose? Get out and Party for the Planet!
Brian Smith
bsmith288@my.bcit.ca