ECO Family Fest 2026- Highlights & Takeaways
The 3rd Annual ECO Family Festival organized by Councillor Scott Thompson in collaboration with Climate Action Richmond Hill focused on the theme "Empowering Everyday Action for Climate Change".
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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🌿 What the community learned and experienced
- Rock climbing, Frisbee golf & lawn bowling
- Electric vehicle showcase
- Sustainability & climate action exhibits on energy retrofits, plant-based diets, organic eating, waste management, natural habitats, seed sharing and more!
- Games and prizes for environmental learning
- Lego & robotics for sustainability
- Dozens of community members came out and made pledges in 4 areas (Food, Transportation, Buildings, and Raising Awareness) to reduce energy use, improve home comfort, boost health, support local agriculture and build civic engagement. All of these pledges are key to building a more sustainable and inclusive Richmond Hill.
- Live entertainment & Free BBQ
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🌿 Climate Action Richmond Hill proudly cohosted the 3rd annual Eco Family Festival with Councillor Scott Thompson! A day of community learning and action for a more sustainable and resilient Richmond Hill!
🗓 Date: May 30, 12–5 PM
📌 Location: Elgin Barrow Town Park - 42 Church Street
Community gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made ECO Family Fest 2026 such a success:
Councillor Scott Thompson for organizing and championing community climate action
Our wonderful residents who took part with great enthusiasm and curiosity
The dedicated vendors, exhibitors, and community leaders who shared their knowledge and expertise with our community members