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What Can You Do for Earth Day?

Monday, April 22, 2024 is Earth Day and at Elgin County Library we have lots of resources to help you celebrate this wonderful planet. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

Books on Climate Action

climate action resources from ECL with a friendly Earth graphic

Books on Spring Gardening - support our pollinators!

Home, Garden and DIY newsletter

Things you can do to support Climate Action this Earth Day (and all year long):

  • Join an event that is already scheduled (check out local Facebook groups or your local municipalities),
  • Organize your own event, like a community clean up,
  • Make a pledge to carry Earth Day initiatives thoughout the year,
  • Plant a tree, 
  • Start composting, 
  • Support pollinators by planting a pollinator garden, 
  • Learn more about sustainable and environmentally conscious habits you can adopt, 
  • Borrow library books, 
  • Start a repair café to reduce waste,
  • And lots more!
Find out more about the Global Earth Day efforts happening this year

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