🌍🌱 Celebrate Earth Day: Small Actions, Big Impact in Your Outdoor Space 🌿🌸
Every April, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day — a reminder to protect the planet, reconnect with nature, and make sustainable choices where we live, work, and grow. 🌎💚 And what better way to do that than right in your own yard, garden, or community green space? Whether you’re in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, or the surrounding areas, Earth Day is the perfect time to plant something meaningful, support local eco-initiatives, and take a few small steps that can make a big difference for future generations.
🌍 A Quick History of Earth Day
Earth Day began in the United States in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement that brought millions of people together to demand cleaner air, water, and healthier communities. It’s now a global event, celebrated by over 1 billion people in more than 190 countries each year on April 22nd. Its message? 🌿 We all share this planet — and we all have a role to play in protecting it.
🌱 Local Earth Day Events & Initiatives (Vancouver + Area)
If you’re looking to get involved locally, here are a few great Earth Day happenings in and around the Lower Mainland: 🧤 City of Burnaby’s Earth Day Cleanups – Join a community cleanup crew or host your own with support from the city. 🌳 Evergreen BC – Coquitlam Nature Projects – Get your hands dirty restoring local natural areas with native plants and guided events. 🚴 Vancouver’s Green Living Events – Workshops, tree plantings, and family-friendly celebrations pop up in parks across the city. 🌲 City of Surrey Tree Sale Program – Discounted trees for residents to encourage more urban canopy! Check your city website or local community board to see what’s happening near you — or better yet, host your own planting day or neighborhood cleanup!
🌸 What Should You Plant for Earth Day?
Planting something is one of the easiest, most rewarding ways to participate in Earth Day — and it’s a gift that keeps giving! Here are a few eco-friendly, pollinator-attracting, climate-resilient choices for our region: 🌿 Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) – A BC native that provides early-season food for hummingbirds and bees! 🌼 Lupines & Echinacea – Great for pollinators and gorgeous in garden beds. 🌳 Paperbark Maple or Dogwood Trees – Beautiful, hardy, and great for small urban yards. 🪻 Ferns and Sword Ferns – Thrive in our shady West Coast gardens and require minimal water once established. 🌺 Salal & Oregon Grape – Evergreen natives that also produce edible berries for wildlife. Even planting one small native shrub in your yard or community garden helps support biodiversity and pollinator habitats.
🌎 A Few Simple Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
✅ Use composted mulch and organic fertilizers
✅ Plant drought-tolerant or native species to reduce water use
✅ Replace a section of lawn with a pollinator-friendly garden
✅ Avoid harmful pesticides
✅ Keep storm drains clear by raking debris and leaves
✅ Support local nurseries and eco-friendly businesses
📞 Let’s Green the City, One Yard at a Time
At Alljobs Landscaping, we’re passionate about helping homeowners, strata councils, and commercial spaces grow beautiful outdoor environments — and Earth Day is a great time to start something meaningful. 🌱💧🌎
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