Earth Day Windsor-Essex

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to promote environmental awareness and action. First observed in 1970, it has grown into a global movement recognized in over 193 countries. Whether it's planting trees, reducing waste, cleaning up local parks or learning about climate change, Earth Day is a powerful reminder that every action counts, and that we all have a role in protecting the environment for future generations. 

Earth Day in Windsor-Essex is a vibrant, community-wide celebration that brings together residents, organizations and local leaders to promote environmental awareness and action. Held each spring on a Sunday close to Earth Day, this free, family-friendly event features interactive exhibits, live entertainment, educational activities and hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainability. 

Event Details

Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Malden Park, 4200 Malden Road, Windsor, Ontario.

Schedule

Start	End	Event	Location
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Opening Ceremonies Introductions, Mayor Drew Dilkens, Enbridge, Theresa Sims	Main Stage
10:30 AM	11:15 AM	Birds of Prey Presentation - The Eyrie	Activity Tent
11:00 AM	1:00 PM	Youcan the Toucan - Adventure Bay Mascot	Malden Park
11:00 AM	11:30 AM	Bike Rodeo Tour - Windsor Essex Bike Community (WEBC)	WEBC Booth
11:00 AM	11:30 AM	Lunch and Snack Presentation - Zehrs #573	Visitor Centre
11:30 AM	11:45 AM	Toonie Jeopardy - Unifor Local 444 Environment Committee	Visitor Centre Patio
12:00 PM	12:30 PM	Bike Rodeo Tour - Windsor Essex Bike Community (WEBC)	WEBC Booth
12:00 PM	12:45 PM	Birds of Prey Presentation - The Eyrie	Activity Tent
12:30 PM	1:00 PM	Lunch and Snack Presentation - Zehrs #573	Visitor Centre
12:45 PM	1:00 PM	Toonie Jeopardy - Unifor Local 444 Environment Committee	Visitor Centre Patio
1:00 PM	1:30 PM	Bike Rodeo Tour - Windsor Essex Bike Community (WEBC)	WEBC Booth
1:30 PM	2:15 PM	Birds of Prey Presentation - The Eyrie	Activity Tent
2:15 PM	2:30 PM	Toonie Jeopardy - Unifor Local 444 Environment Committee	Visitor Centre Patio
2:30 PM	2:45 PM	Closing Ceremonies Final Remarks, Theresa Sims	Main Stage

All-Day Activities

Start	End	Activities	Location
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Helmet & Bike Fittings - Windsor Essex Bike Community	WEBC Booth
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Face Painting - FAB Parties and Events	Activity Tent
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Environmental Arts & Crafts - The Art Lab Inc	Activity Tent
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Bike Valet Parking - Bike Kitchen	Bike Kitchen Booth
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Waste Trucks and Street Sweepers- City of Windsor (Environmental Services) & Miller Waste	Parking Lot
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Fire Fit Obstacle Course - Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund	Parking Lot
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Fire Truck Showcase & Sparky - Windsor Fire & Rescue Services	Parking Lot
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	Transit Bus Boarding Zone - Transit Windsor	Parking Lot

Earth Day 2026 Event Schedule

Event Directory

Find your way around Earth Day Windsor-Essex 2026! Check out our online Earth Day Directory and explore the digital event map featuring sustainability activities, vendors, learning stations, and more happening across the park.

Free Activities

• Clothing and book swap
• Zero-waste station
• Bike rodeo, bike repairs and bike valet parking
• Kids crafts and activities
• Planting activities
• Bird education and awareness presentations
• Environmental toonie trivia
• Face painting
• Fast meal and snack ideas
• Youcan the Toucan
• Interactive obstacle course
• Fire trucks, recycling trucks, street sweepers
• Water refill stations
• Giveaways
• And more!

Vendors

We have a great lineup of local vendors to offer sustainable products and activities for all ages!

• Activate Transit Windsor-Essex
• Bike Kitchen
• Centre of Wellness
• Citizens Environment Alliance
• Circular Materials
• City of Windsor
  • Children's Services (EarlyON)
  • Environmental Services
  • Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
  • Forestry
  • Geomatics
  • Ojibway Nature Centre
  • Pollution Control
  • Recreation & Culture
• Conseil scolaire catholique (Csc) Providence
• Detroit River Canadian Cleanup
• Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA)
• Eco-Vision Gardens
• Enbridge
• Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)
• Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA)
• Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee
• F.A.B. Parties and Events
• Fluffy Delights
• Friends of Ojibway Prairie (FOOP)
• Girl Guides of Canada
• Greater Windsor Horticultural Society
• Green Core Restore
• Green Sun Rising Inc.
• Little Foot Foods
• Inca Sister Windsor
• Miller Waste Systems
• Montaneros Coffee Corp
• Native Trees and Plants Inc.
• Parks Canada Agency
• Pelee Island Bird Observatory
• Plantscape Windsor
• PurposeLink Inc.
• Real-Time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network
• RONA+ Windsor
• Save the Monarch Butterflies
• Ska:na Family Learning Centre
• Soul Nature
• The Eyrie
• Transit Windsor
• Unifor Local 200 Environment Committee
• Unifor Local 444 Environment Committee
• University of Windsor
  • Healthy Headwaters Lab
  • Let's Talk Science Outreach
• Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC)
• Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund
• Windsor Fire and Rescue Services
• Wildlife Preservation Canada
• Windsor-Essex Aquarium
• Windsor of Change
• Wings Rehab Centre
• Women Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor
• YQGgreen
• Zehrs #573

Getting There

To support a low-impact, environmentally-friendly event, visitors are encouraged to:

• Walk, bike or choose another sustainable/active option.
• Use Transit Windsor: Route 240 stops at Malden Park via Matchett Road. Check out Transit Windsor Schedule and Maps for more information. 
• Carpool or arrange drop‑off when possible.
  

Parking at Malden Park is limited. Auxiliary police will be onsite to help manage traffic, but choosing alternative transportation will make your visit much easier. Additional parking will be available across the road at 4285 Industrial Drive.

What To Bring

• Reusable water bottle
• Reusable bags
• Bike and helmet
• Gently pre-loved clothing (all ages and sizes welcome) and book items to participate in a clothing and book swap! Any items not swapped will be donated. 

For more information on environmental initiatives:

For general information, contact 311. For detailed inquiries, contact emp@citywindsor.ca by email.