The Corporation of Delta is hosting a number of Earth Week events starting this weekend.
The week kicks off Sunday with a fish release at Watershed Park.
Delta needs help releasing 25,000 chum and coho fry into Watershed Creek. The event runs from noon to 2 p.m. and includes crafts and other activities, native vegetation planting and interactive presentations by environmental organizations.
Before the release, residents are invited to join the Delta Naturalists Society for a free nature walk through the park to the creek. The walk starts at Pinewood Elementary School (11777 Pinewood Dr.) at 11: 30 a.m.
For those not participating in the walk, laminated illustrations of fish created by local school children provide the directional signs that lead people through Watershed Park to the creek where the fish fry are released.
Organizers recommend residents taking part wear sturdy footwear and clothing that is easily washed if it gets wet and dirty, and bring your own mug to enjoy hot chocolate (while supplies last) and water.
Municipal hall is hosting a free Earth Day speakers event on Monday, April 22 from 6: 30 to 8 p.m.
The event features presentations from a number of local residents, including Tom Bearss, Delta Naturalists' Society; Krystal Brennan, education coordinator, Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.; Don Burkett, Ladner Rotary Club and spartina warrior; Kristin Crouch, Ladner Community Garden; Ursula Easterbrook, nature photography instructor; Sarah Howie, Corporation of Delta, resident Burns Bog expert; Bhavjot Kang and the North Delta Secondary Energy Ambassadors; Eoghan Moriarity, David Suzuki Foundation volunteer filmmaker.
The presenters will each follow a 20x20 model where each speaker presents 20 slides for 20 seconds each on various environmental topics.
Presentations will be followed by a reception to allow a Q and A with the speakers and showcasing local foods.
Local teachers and students can register for the Corporation's Litterless Lunch Challenge April 22 to 26. Students are challenged to bring a litterless lunch to school
Rotary Club set to host recycling day
We know you love to recycle and help the environment, but you might wonder what to do with some items that can't go in your blue box.
The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen will help keep trash out of the landfill and give it new life through a collection event this Saturday.
The service club will be accepting the following product containers for recycling at Rotary Recycling Day: personal care items (makeup, hair care, lotions, etc.), any type of coffee bag as well as plastic packaging from diapers or wipes.
For a full list of accepted items visit http: //mortgage. evsuite.com/rotary-recycle-001/.
A collection depot will be set up at 56th Street and 19th Avenue (next to the South Delta Recreation Centre) this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. each day of the week.
The class with the most points at the end of the week will win a fun environmental presentation.
Delta is also running another Earth Week contest - Acts of Green.
Residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to share what they are doing to help the environment. Submission forms are available online at www.delta.ca and must be submitted by 4: 30 p.m. on April 26.
For more information about, or to register for, any of the events, email [email protected] or call 604-946-3253.
