The Town of Ajax is once again hosting its annual Green Living Days, a series of educational programs and events throughout April and May designed to help residents support a cleaner and more sustainable community. The programming coincides with Earth Month and offers a variety of activities focused on environmental action and local conservation.
A highlight of this year’s schedule is the Community Tree Planting Event on April 25, where residents are invited to help plant 1,300 native trees and shrubs at the Greenwood Conservation Area. The initiative is a partnership between the town and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. High school students interested in participating can have their time at the planting event count toward their volunteer hour requirements.
Other activities scheduled for the coming weeks include a compost giveaway on April 25, the ongoing Spring Clean-Up Challenge, and various educational opportunities. Residents can participate in workshops such as Gardening for Birds, Butterflies & Beyond, or join bird watching sessions near the lake. Those looking for home improvement tips can attend the Climate Ready Homes: Home Flood Protection webinar, hosted in partnership with the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation on May 20.
Green Living Days is presented by the Town of Ajax in collaboration with several partners, including the Ajax Public Library, the Region of Durham, Accessible Ajax, and Age-Friendly Ajax. These efforts build upon the town’s long-term environmental commitments, which include a 2019 climate emergency declaration and a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Mayor Shaun Collier has been a consistent supporter of these initiatives since his election in 2018, emphasizing the town’s vision of becoming a fully sustainable community by 2055. Residents can find more details on how to participate in this year’s activities through the town’s official website.
