Earth Days 2026

Each year, Mississauga joins cities across the world to recognize and celebrate the environment through Earth Day activities.
This April, learn some ways that you can take action to make our city more sustainable and climate change resilient.

EarthDay Globe

In-person events

Library Earth Day Programs & Makerspaces

The library will be offering Earth Day-themed programming throughout Earth Days. The Programs are family-friendly and specific to each library location. These programs are offered on a drop-in, first-come first-served basis.

April 18, 2026

• Earth Day Stories and Crafts at Clarkson Library

April 20-25, 2026

• The Lorax Screening (April 20) at Hazel McCallion Central Library

• Earth Day themed Storytime programs at Hazel McCallion Central Library

April 22, 2026

• Bloom Drops activity at Lakeview Library

April 25, 2026

• Earth Day Stories & Crafts at Port Credit Library

• How Trees Communicate: The World of Mycorrhizal Connections at Port Credit Library

• Mississauga Master Gardener’s Advice Table at Port Credit Library

• Family Drop-in activity at Mississauga Valley Library

• Family Drop-in activity at Meadowvale Library

The library’s makerspaces provide access to technology and equipment to help you create new things or upcycle old ones. You’ll need a library card to access some makerspace equipment.

Repair Hub

April 25, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Library

Repair hubs give items that are destined for landfill a second life with help from our volunteer fixers. Not only will you be reducing waste, but you can also learn repair skills from our experts to extend the lifecycle of your products at home.
Learn more

Register to be a Repair Hub volunteer.

Community Dialogue Sessions – Climate Change Action Plan Update

Mississauga is updating its 10-year Climate Change Action Plan, and your voice matters. Join the final Community Dialogue Sessions to hear what we learned from last year’s community feedback and how it’s shaping the City’s next steps.

April 17 | 12–1 p.m.

• Virtual

April 22 | 6–7 p.m.

• In-person, Hazel McCallion Central Library

Learn more about the progress of the CCAP Update and the big moves that will drive us to reduce fossil fuel pollution that is causing more extreme weather events. Reserve your spot.

    C-Café Reusable Coffee Cup Program

    Did you know coffee orders with a reusable cup receive a 10-cent discount at Civic Centre C-Café (300 City Centre Drive)? Starting April 20, limited reusable cups will be available on-site, but you can always bring your own! Return these coffee cups in convenient drop-off areas located in the C-Café and by the tower elevators in the Great Hall.

      Recycle Used Vapes

      Starting April 13, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot program in Ontario, you can drop off your used vape products in a collection box at Hazel McCallion Central Library, Meadowvale Community Centre or Mississauga Valley Community Centre. Eligible products include single-use vape devices, rechargeable vape devices and vape cartridges and pods.

        Spring Parks Clean-Up Event

        April 22, 2026 | 6-7:30 p.m. for select locations

        Celebrate Earth Month by connecting with your community and contributing to a litter-free Mississauga. Bags and gloves will be provided at each location for those who register.

        Registration is now open.
        Event locations:

        • Richard’s Memorial Park
        •         Rathwood District Park
        • Stonebrook Park
        •         A.E. Crookes Park (April 25, 2026)

        Pre-registration is required to participate in the Spring Parks Clean-Up Event. By clicking the links above, you will be leaving the City website and directed to a page on Eventbrite to complete your registration. When using Eventbrite, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions and their privacy policy. Please consult Eventbrite’s Privacy Policy for further details.

          Tree Planting Events

          Join volunteers with the One Million Trees program and help plant trees and shrubs across various Mississauga sites.

          April 18, 2026 | 1 – 3 p.m.

          • Forest Park

          April 25, 2026 | 1 – 3 p.m.

          • Lakefront Promenade

          May 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

          • Lake Aquitaine

          May 9, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

          • Avongate Park
          • Bruce Reynolds
          • Mississauga Valleys

          May 23, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

          • Brandon Gate Park

          June 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

          • Clarkson Park

          Register for a tree planting event

          Tree Giveaways

          We’re offering free trees to residents of Mississauga while supplies last.

          Advance registration is required.

          Mississauga Nature Stewards at Home

          Register your naturalized yard with the Mississauga Nature Steward at Home program, which recognizes and celebrates stewardship on private property!

          Learn more about the Mississauga Nature Steward at Home program

           

          Organize a Park Clean-Up

          Park Clean-Up

          April 22, 2026

          Join the thousands of participants across Canada who will volunteer to pick up litter around their community with friends, family and co-workers.

          Volunteer for a park clean-up

           

          Other ways you can help

          • The City is looking for Repair Hub volunteers to help repair broken items as a way to extend the life of products. Learn more about this opportunity to give back to the community and bring awareness to waste reduction and the circular economy. Apply now.
          • Adopt a park. Make a commitment to help clean up litter in your community by adopting a park.
          • Become a Mississauga Nature Steward and help us manage invasive species in natural areas throughout the year.
          • Donate seeds for others to enjoy. The Seed Library aims to support local food systems, build seed saving literacy, and promote locally adapted plant genetics.

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