2013 Environment Week
Schedule of Events
This year’s Environment Week is Sunday, June 2 to Saturday, June 8.
The City of Fredericton is filled with people that care about the environment, they care about having a clean city, and they care about having a green city. This green movement is not going to go away, and there is still work to be done. We have a city with
clean air to breathe, incredible water quality, pristine green spaces, an expansive urban forest canopy, and a beautiful river flowing through our city centre, but let’s not take it for granted. We need everyone to do their part. If everyone changed one thing in their daily routine to consider the environment first this movement will continue to grow. Do you have a neighbor that doesn’t currently recycle? Reach out and show them how. Maybe you could walk to work 1 day a week, we do have a beautiful trail system. Canadian Environment Week is the perfect time to celebrate our achievements and initiatives, and to raise awareness about the importance of working together to protect, manage and conserve our environmental assets for future generations.
National Trails Day – Commuter Challenge Display
Saturday, June 1, 4-6pm
Beside the Trails Visitors Center on Station Road (Fredericton Northside)
First annual in motion/ trails day event in Fredericton. This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE. This casual event is intended as a celebration / showcase of our trail system, and outdoor physical activity in general.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Fredericton Region Solid Waste
Saturday June 1, 7:30am - 3:00pm
1775 Alison Boulevard
Household hazardous waste only, 20 litres or less. No industrial, commercial or institutional hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have questions about household hazardous waste, call the FRSW's Recycling Hotline at 453-9938
Common Products Include:
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? Pesticides |
? Paint stripper |
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? Medicines |
? Paints and thinners |
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? Stains and finishes |
? Propane tanks |
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? Bleach |
? Car batteries |
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? Used oil |
? Rug shampoo |
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? Floor wax |
? Oil |
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? Upholstery cleaners |
? Gas |
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? Furniture polishes |
? Metal polishes |
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? Pool chemicals |
Commuter Challenge (June 2 - 8)
All Week
(June 3 - 9) is a nation-wide event that promotes friendly competition among organizations and cities to see who can get the highest percentage of employees out of single occupancy vehicles and into healthier and cleaner modes of commuting such as walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, vanpooling and teleworking.
Frog Walk at Hyla Park (English speaking tour guide)
Wednesday, June 5, 7pm
150 Greenwood Drive, behind Greenwood Baptist Church
Join our young amphibian enthusiast, Malik Martin
, as he guides you through Hyla Park in Fredericton, NB.Discover frogs, salamanders and wildlife of all sorts. Learn how to identify amphibians and discuss their population threats. Frog Walks can be adapted to meet the interests and needs of participants. All are welcomed, but space is limited. Please RSVP by email (
ntnbpreserves@ntnb.org) or by phone (457-2398) Tour the Recycling Facility at Fredericton Region Solid WasteSaturday June 8th at 11am
What happens to the recyclable material after you put it in the grey and blue bins? How is it sorted? What gets done with it? How much is there? This tour is very educational for adults and children, and it’s free!!
Tour of the recycling facility will take place at 11 a.m. Please register by June 5 by calling 444-0967 or by email at Andrew@frswc.ca.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Fredericton Region Solid Waste
Saturday June 8, 7:30am - 3:00pm
1775 Alison Boulevard
If you have an event going on for Environment Week let us know by emailing suzie.lowthers@fredericton.ca
For more information on Environment Week go to Environment Canada Website
