Join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) on April 20th, 2024, for their third annual “Green Living” event at Fraser River Heritage Park, in celebration of Earth Day.  It's time to come together to honor our planet and promote sustainable living practices. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate!

This FREE event offers something for everyone! Here's a glimpse of what you can expect and while you’re here, be sure to explore the green living tips below:

Repair and DIY activities

Get hands-on with crafty adventures! Learn new skills, mend beloved items, and create eco-friendly treasures—all while embracing your sustainability spirit.

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Educational activities

Test your sustainability knowledge, engage with experts, and participate in interactive activities like a ‘Lorax’ scavenger hunt, a bike obstacle course, and much more!

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Entertainment

Experience poetry, singing, performances, and inspiring talks from guest speakers. Make it a full-day adventure with a climate & weather exploration show by Science World, a live cooking show with Reanna Layfield, and Stefania Pizzirani's talk on sustainable fashion!

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Explore the Vendors 

Browse through our sustainable marketplace, filled with eco-friendly goodies. Every purchase supports both you and the environment! And don't worry about getting hungry—there will be multiple food vendors to choose from!

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10 Green Living Tips:

Remember we need everyone to do a little bit, to help make a big difference. Below are 10 simple and easy changes to live a “Greener Life.”

Easy Swaps

• 1. Wash laundry in cold water
• 2. Recycle and Compost – The City of Mission makes this easy with their curbside collection pick up
• 3. Turn the thermostat down inside your home. Even just one degree makes a difference and put on some socks, grab a blanket or throw on a sweater to stay warm.
• 4. Walk to a park, or to a nearby store for groceries instead of taking the car, especially with the weather warming up, it is a great excuse to get outside!

Food

• 5. Grow your own vegetables, or if that is not something you can do where you live, ensure you check out the Mission City Farmer’s Market and help support local farmers in our area.
• 6. Use a reusable water bottle to prevent yourself from buying a plastic bottle of water when out.
• 7. Add a few meatless Mondays to the dinner rotation.

Shopping

• 8. Buy secondhand whenever you can; you can score some great deals on clothing and household items – the thrill of thrifting is a real thing! We have some great thrift shops in Mission, so make sure to check them out!
• 9. Make sure to donate any items you no longer wear or any household items/décor that you no longer use, to a local thrift shop and help keep items out of the landfill. There are plenty of places in Mission that will gladly accept your used items in good condition.
• 10. Mission has textile recycling drop off for clothing and bedding that are not suitable for donation because they have holes or rips that cannot be fixed or are soiled or stained. You can drop items off at Archway Mission Recycling located at 7229 Mershon Street. View hours of operation here

So what are you waiting for, Come join MESS for a day of celebration, learning, and fun as we all come together to make a positive impact on our planet. See you there! To learn more about this event click HERE