Celebrate
Earth Week 2025
Nelson & Area
April 22-28
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Sunday April 27th
1 - 2 pm Parade on Baker St., Nelson BC
Gather at 12:15 pm at Share Nelson, 520A Falls St., Nelson
2 - 4 pm Finale of Parade at Nelson & District Youth Centre (games, music and prizes)
Ongoing Activities
ReDesign Innovation Competition
How can we make an every-day object more earth friendly?
Join this competition for ages 6 - 16.
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Come up with an idea for improving an everyday item
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Make a prototype
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Submit your idea/prototype for your chance to win!
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Prizes awarded on Apr 27th after the parade
Click here for more information
Restaurants featuring Earth Week dishes
Apr 22nd - 27th
Ashman's Smash Burgers
Dominion Café
Empire Café
Full Circle Café
Sprout Eatery
Yum Son
Broken Open Hearted for the World
Move with awe, anger, grief and gratitude
for the planet and people.
Suggested donation $15 or pay what you can afford
Kootenay Shambhala Centre 812 Stanley St
Monday April 21 4:30 - 6:30 pm
with Lynn Dragone and Malin Christensson
Nelson Chamber of Commerce 7-Day Sustainability Business Challenge
Boost your business’s image, save on energy costs, and act more sustainably
Join our 7-Day Business Sustainability Challenge from April 22nd to 28th
How to Participate:
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Follow @discovernelson on social media to stay updated
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Complete the daily challenges starting April 21st.
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Tag @discovernelson in your posts on social media
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Track your progress to win
The Rewards for your Business:
✔️ Social Media Spotlight – We’ll feature your efforts on our social media channels.
✔️ Grand Prize Draw – Businesses that complete all 7 challenges will be entered into a draw for a Business Feature —including a professional photo session at your business in May!
✔️ Official Recognition – Every business that successfully completes at least 5 out of 7 challenges will receive a certificate of achievement and earn the title:
🏆 “Earth Week Champion 2025 – Building a Community of Sustainable Businesses”
Earth Week is a collaborative time to:
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celebrate the amazing resilience of our planet and our community
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use our knowledge and solutions to create a healing environment
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safeguard the earth and all the things we love
Let’s unite and make a lasting impact for our planet!
We are deeply grateful to live, work, and learn on the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt and the Ktunaxa and acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis and Inuit people here on this land that we all call home.
Indigenous peoples, past and present, here and globally, have been the steadfast land protectors and stewards of the Earth. Their traditional knowledge guides us toward a healthier and more respectful relationship with the land and all living things. We are committed to learning more about Indigenous ways and working toward reconciliation.
The West Kootenay Climate Hub: Strength in Unity
At the West Kootenay Climate Hub, we harness climate change as an opportunity to unite and strengthen our community. By staying curious, optimistic, and empowered, we advance climate action by fostering:
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solution-focused networking events
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webinars
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newsletters
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partnerships
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actions from over 20 partner organizations