The community is invited to celebrate International Earth Day with the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie at a community event filled with activities and learning opportunities, to show support for environmental conservation!

• Date: Saturday, April 25
• Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre (10017 99 Avenue)

At the event, attendees can explore hands-on activities and interactive exhibits that highlight how small actions can make a difference, including:

• Visiting the GP Grows Seed Bar to choose seeds and start a customized garden at home.
• Planting a small pollinator or salad garden to take home in a re-usable starter tray, filled with soil and seed mixes. The pollinator mix features native, climate-friendly flowers that support local bees and celebrates Grande Prairie’s Bee City designation.
• Exploring a live beehive to see how pollinators help plants thrive.
• Checking out electric vehicles, including an electric bus and golf cart.
• Taking part in recycling activities, trying self-watering planters and picking up trees saplings to plant in your yard.
• Enjoying free family-friendly activities like face-painting!
• Enter to win one of two compact Jetson electric bikes values at $700 each.

The City of Grande Prairie is providing Free City transit all-day on April 25 to commuters within the City to reduce carbon emissions and support environmental conservation. Learn more and plan your trip at cityofgp.com/transit.