Earth Day 2025: Legacy of the Land - Highlights & Takeaways
Celebrate Earth Day Canada's National Historic Site- Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
1/6/20261 min read
What the community learned and experienced
Kids and adults play an interactive online game designed by CARH to test and expand their knowledge of climate solutions in Richmond Hill
Winners got to wear our tailor-made Climate Hero costumes and bring home exciting eco-prizes
Deepen conversations with the City of Richmond Hill’s Sustainability Department, elected officials and the United Nations University on climate and environmental issues
Trail tours of the restoration sites
Key takeaways
Many residents in Richmond Hill care deeply about the environment and natural heritage such as the observatory
Most residents were unaware of the City’s climate plan, which we introduced to them and explained how it relates to them
Interactive games and displays inspire the public to talk about environmental issues that concern them and what actions can be taken to address them
Climate action (e.g. transportation, energy use, waste) is an integral part of achieving broader sustainability goals of the City of Richmond Hill
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Looking Ahead
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Celebrate Earth Day Canada's National Historic Site- Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park! Community members got to visit the Observatory Dome and historic administration building. We engage the community in learning about climate solutions through online interactive games, meaningful dialogues and visual displays. Similar outreach efforts were also carried out at the Spring Fair and the Mayor’s Maple Syrup Festival.
