2025 environmental Activities

In celebration of Earth Day 2025, the City is organizing a number of activities throughout the months of April and May to educate, raise awareness and take eco-friendly action. These free activities are offered to residents by registration only. Space is limited! Book your place online on the event page listed in the Events Calendar.

Saturday, April 12

• Earth Day Clothing Swap
  1 to 4 p.m. — Victoria Hall
  Upcycle your wardobe sustainably and for free! Bring up to 10 pre-loved items of clothing and swap with friends and neighbours.
  Learn more and register

Saturday, April 19

• Conference by Earth Day Canada: I’m adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle
  12:45 to 1:45 p.m. — Hybrid format (in person at the Westmount Public Library and online)
  This conference will discuss concrete and affordable solutions to help you reduce your environmental impact on a daily basis.
  Learn more and register
• Educational Game Hosted by Ecogames: 2tonnes Workshop
  2 to 4 :45 p.m. — Westmount Public Library
  Explore the future, gradually build your low-carbon transition scenario up to 2050 and discover what it means to achieve carbon neutrality.
  Learn more and register

Tuesday, April 22

• Earth Day Quiz
  4 to 5 p.m. — Westmount Public Library
  How much do you really know about plastic? Children from 7 to 12 years old are invited to participate in this special programme led by local author Megan Durnford.
  Learn more and register

Thursday, April 24

• Tree Tour in Westmount Park
  4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Meet in front of the Conservatory
  Learn about the fascinating history and unique characteristics of the trees that adorn our stunning Westmount Park during a guided tour with the City’s arborist. Space is limited to 20 participants.
  Learn more and register

Saturday, April 26

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Westmount Public Library parking lot
  Take part in the biannual collection for household hazardous waste and electronics. New this year, car and small truck tires are now accepted! No registration necessary.
  View the list of accepted items
• The Big Cleanup at Westmount Park
  1:30 to 3 p.m.— Meet in front of the Westmount Public Library
  Rain or shine, let’s get together to clean up our beautiful shared green space in the lead up to summer!
  Learn more and register

Saturday, May 24

• Conference and workshop by Incita: Mieux gérer ses matières résiduelles et fabriquer ses produits ménagers (in French)
  1 to 3 p.m. — Victoria Hall
  Come and demystify waste materials management at home, at the office or at school through materials sorting and the 4Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle. This activity is given in French only.
  Learn more and register
• Repair Workshop by Les Affutés: Repairing small electrical appliances
  1 to 4 p.m. – Victoria Hall
  This theoretical and practical workshop will teach you how to diagnose and repair common appliances. Registration is limited to 10 participants!
  Learn more and register