Celebrate Earth Week 2026 in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes – Taking care of the environment is important to everyone in Kawartha Lakes. Protecting our lakes and rivers, using resources wisely, and reducing waste are things we can all do to help. 

Earth Week is from April 19 to 25, and Earth Day is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”. It reminds us that protecting the environment isn’t just about governments, it’s about what we all do every day, whether at school, at home, or in our community. 

Learn more about Earth Day and how to help at www.earthday.org

Join a 20-minute Community Clean-Up 

You can make a difference right in your neighbourhood! Get together with friends, family, or your sports team to clean up litter for just 20 minutes during Earth Week. 

The municipality will give you garbage bags and gloves. You can sign up online or in person at any Municipal Service Centre.

Waste collected by registered groups can be dropped off at municipal landfills for free with a pre-approved permit.