Proclamation for Earth Day 2025

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22^nd 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 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 launching a webpage on the Town’s website dedicated to providing residents with environmental information; and

Whereas the community, along with members of our Environmental Advisory Committee,  will be hosting “The Great Arnprior Trash Hunt” on April 26^th, 2025, 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 while supplies last, to use in local parks during the week of April 21^st to 27^th, 2025 (Pitch-In Canada Week); and

Whereas a Repair Café will be hosted at the Arnprior and District Museum on Saturday, April 19^th, 2025 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm to assist residents in repairing textile items to reduce waste going to the landfill; and

Whereas a free virtual workshop will be hosted by the Town on Tuesday, April 29^th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm entitled, “Saving Money and the Environment: it starts at home”.

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim April 22^nd, 2025, 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.

Lisa McGee, Mayor

Town of Arnprior