Earth Day 2023 Schedule of Events
Get ready to celebrate our beautiful planet and join us for Earth Day, the annual event that inspires us all to protect and preserve the environment! Our local community groups have teamed up to create an amazing showcase of events that are sure to be both fun and educational. From interactive workshops to outdoor activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
April 21, pre events
9:00 am:
Naramata Citizens Association
Team up with your neighbours from the Naramata Citizens Association for the invasive weed pull and Elm control
Location: Manitou Park
I:00 pm:
Naramata School and RDOS
Join the Naramata School students and RDOS for the Global Cleanup, picking up garbage to beautify our community spaces
Location: Manitou Park
April 22, Earth Day Events
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Garage sales
Location: all over the village, watch for homeowner's signs
9:00 - 1:00
Naramata Community Church
Bake Sale, refreshments, and yard sale, all proceeds support the church
Location: corner of Robinson & 3rd
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Naramata Clothes Library
Check out the amazing clothing selection. Exchange or borrow gently used clothing to reduce waste and promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
Location: north side of the church on 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
First Things First Okanagan
Learn about climate change, new technologies to reduce your carbon footprint, and check out Fred and the EV's on display
Location: corner of Ritchie & 3rd
9:00 - 1:00 pm
OAP famous bbq hot dogs and yard sale items
Thrift Shop open for your shopping pleasure
Garden Club sale of garden art, pots, and plants
Location: Ellis Street by the Library
9:00 am -1:00 pm:
Naramata Seed Savers
Jenn and Dan from the Naramata Seed Savers discuss bean findings and offer yummy tastings of the 2022 Okanagan Protein Challenge
Location: Permaculture Garden at Ellis & 4th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm:
Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden
Drop by the Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden to learn about permaculture, dig a plant, leave some seeds at the Snail Seed Library or take a Garden Tour offered at 10:15 am, 11:15 am and 12:15 pm
Location: Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden corner of Ellis & 4th
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spring Bike Maintenance Check
Bring your bike down for a Bicycle Maintenance Check and basic tune-up or donate an old bike to be refurbished and donated to charity
Location: Corner of Ellis & 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bat Houses
Build or take home a bat house and learn how dark skies protect these important creatures
Location: corner of Ellis & 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dark Sky Learning
Learn about the importance of dark skies, NaramataSlow's application to become a dark sky community, and easy things you can do at home to be dark sky friendly
Location: corner of Ellis & 3rd
11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Reducing Food Waste
Bring some food waste (no animal protein) to Bella Winery, learn about composting garden scraps into soil, and enjoy a glass of bubbly on the house
Location: Bella Winery, Gulch Road
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grand Opening of 4th Meridian Vintage & Gifts
Browse this brand new local shop of pre-loved & pre-owned items.
Recycling at its best!
Location: #4 - 126 Robinson Ave, in the old Lavender Shop space.
Join your neighbours and come together on April 22nd. Let's show our support for a sustainable future and make a positive impact on the community around us!
Kevin's Korner
Why are recycling bins so optimistic?
Because they are full of "cans."
Interested in getting involved?
Drop us a line at naramataslow@gmail.com
Follow Naramata Slow on Facebook and Instagram or visit NaramataSlow.com.
NaramataSlow is part of the International CittaSlow Society. Our goal is to raise awareness & create conversations around Naramata’s designation as a Cittaslow Community.
Naramata is only one of 3 communities in Canada to receive the Cittaslow designation from Italy.
