York Region municipalities plan Earth Hour activities
Most municipalities encourage residents to turn off lights night of March 24

YorkRegion.com
March 23, 2018
Simone Joseph

The goal of Earth Hour is to get people and businesses to turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate people are ready to take personal action.

Most municipalities are encouraging residents to turn down their lights the night of March 24. Here are a few event highlights across York Region.

Markham

Markham's 5th annual Earth Hour event is at the Cornell Community Centre and Library. The event includes indoor activities from 5 to 8:30 p.m., including the Sustainability Fair, interactive activities for children, hands-on eco-art and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Check out STEM Kids Rock, sure to inspire kids to love science.

The event moves outside at 8:30 p.m. for "lights out" with a lantern walk, followed by refreshments.

To learn more, visit  markham.ca/earthmonth.

Vaughan

Learn how to combat climate change. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall and features candlelit yoga, live entertainment, a lantern walk and more. Watch out for the EV Road Show to check out your neighbours' electric vehicles and learn more about this mode of transportation. Learn how you can be warmer this winter with the Energy Exhibit. Craft a lantern for the lantern walk.

The City of Vaughan and the Vaughan BUG, will be guiding an Earth Hour Cycling Night Ride leaving City Hall at 8:30 p.m. (a 5 km ride open to riders of all skill levels). 

All riders must wear a helmet and register with the Vaughan Bicycle User Group by contacting vaughanbug@gmail.com.

Newmarket

Join an online conversation using the hashtag #NewmarketEarthHour and let the town know what you are doing to power down and shine a light on climate action.

Whitchurch-Stouffville

The town powers down from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. All non-essential lights at the municipal offices will be shut off.

Most municipalities are switching off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Earth Hour 2018.

For more information and ideas, visit WWF Canada or earthhour.org