Earth Week

Earth Week is an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of the natural world around us and on the everyday choices that can protect it for future generations. While Earth Week is marked once a year, its message can inspire action well beyond a single date.
Small, simple actions can make a meaningful difference when practiced consistently throughout the year. By keeping the three Rs, reduce, reuse, and recycle, top of mind, we can all help cut waste, conserve resources, and support a healthier environment. Earth Week reminds us that caring for the planet does not always require big changes; often, it starts with small steps taken together.

Each year there are many great events that happen throughout the RDEK. We have compiled a list of some of the events happening around the region and posted it below. If you know of any other events that should be shared, please let us know by emailing [hidden]

Columbia Valley

Earth Day Fair and Clean-up 

• When: April 18, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Where: Columbia Valley Centre, 646 4 St
• More info: https://wildsight.ca/events/wildsight-invermere-earth-day-fair/

Central Sub-region

Earth Day Kimberley Community Garden Open House

• When: April 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
• Where: Kimberley Community Garden, 915 Rotary Dr
• More info: https://wildsight.ca/events/community-garden-open-house/

Kimberley Community Clean Up

• When: April 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Where: Centennial Centre, 100 4th Ave Kimberley
• More info: https://wildsight.ca/events/co-community-cleanup-2026/

Elk Valley

Fernie Earth Day Community Clean Up

• When: April 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Where: Fernie Heritage Library, 492 3 Ave
• More info: https://fernie.bc.libraries.coop/event/earth-day-community-clean-up/2026-04-25/