Earth Day - April 22, 2026

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, and is a key time to unite our
community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political
climate, and how we take action on climate change; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2026 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on mobilizing
individual and collective action to drive systemic change; and

Whereas climate change is being observed and experienced at an increasingly local level
and needs to be taken seriously; and

Whereas local levels of government are finding themselves at the frontline of the battle
against climate change; and

Whereas the mounting environmental challenges that we are facing will require our towns
and cities to take a leading role in the fight for a more sustainable world; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior’s Environmental Advisory Committee will be sharing
information to help residents learn about ways to make a positive impact on the environment;
and

Whereas the community, along with members of our Environmental Advisory Committee, will
be hosting “The Great Arnprior Trash Hunt” on May 2nd, 2026, from 9am to 12pm starting at
the Arnprior and District Museum; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will be providing free park clean-up kits to local residents, that
can be picked up at the Nick Smith Centre beginning on April 22, 2026, while supplies last, to
use in local parks during the week of April 27th to May 3rd, 2026 (Pitch-In Canada Week); and

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim April 22nd, 2026, as
Earth Day in the Town of Arnprior, and encourage all residents to participate in the Earth Day
activities being provided, learn more and understand their role in assisting to combat climate
change, as well as make a positive impact on the environment on Earth Day and every day.