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.
Free Activities
- Clothing and book swap
- Zero waste station
- Bike rodeo, bike repairs and bike valet parking
- Kids crafts and activities
- Planting activities
- E-scooter demonstrations
- Bird education and awareness presentations
- Environmental toonie trivia
- Face painting
- Fast meal and snack ideas
- Youcan the Toucan
- Interactive obstacle course
- Environmental theatre performances
- Fire trucks, recycling trucks, street sweepers
- Water refill stations
- And more!
Vendors
All vendor applications have now closed.
We have a great lineup of local vendors to offer sustainable products and activities for all ages!
- Activate Transit Windsor Essex
- Bike Kitchen
- Bird Canada Scooters Inc.
- Centre of Wellness
- Citizens Environment Alliance
- Circular Materials
- City of Windsor
- Children's Services (EarlyON)
- Environmental Services
- Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
- Geomatics
- Ojibway Nature Centre
- Pollution Control
- Recreation & Culture
- Conseil scolaire catholique (Csc) Providence
- Days for Girls WindsorON
- Detroit River Canadian Cleanup
- Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (BIA)
- Eco-Vision Gardens
- Enbridge
- Essex Region Conservation Authority
- 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
- Miller Waste
- Maidstone Tree Farm and Garden Centre
- Montaneros Coffee Corp.
- Native Trees and Plants Inc.
- Parks Canada Agency
- Pelee Island Bird Observatory
- Plantscape Windsor
- 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 Fire and Rescue Services
- Wildlife Preservation Canada
- Windsor Essex Aquarium
- Windsor of Change
- Wings Rehab Centre
- Women Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor
- YQGgreen
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. Overflow parking will be available.
What To Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Reusable bags
- Bike and helmet
- Gently pre-loved clothing (all ages and sizes welcome) and book items
Call for Volunteers
We are looking for enthusiastic community and high school volunteers to help make this celebration a success!
Interested volunteers must complete and submit the following documentation:
All completed forms must be submitted by email to emp@citywindsor.ca no later than April 19, 2026. A brief orientation will be held virtually on Monday, April 20, 2026, to review any prep and training that is required before the event.
For more information on environmental initiatives:
For general information, contact 311. For detailed inquiries, contact emp@citywindsor.ca by email.