

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Eco Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Benson Centre!

Eco Day is a family-friendly event that provides the knowledge, tools, and encouragement to help the Cornwall community connect with nature and live a more sustainable life.

What to expect at the 6th Annual Eco Day:
1. Connect &amp; Learn: Talk to City departments, organizations, clubs, and businesses about local environmental and climate action projects.

2. Tree Giveaway: The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is hosting its 27th Annual Tree Giveaway! Free trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Creative Arts: Visit the art station with artist Vanessa Delaveau and learn to paint native wildlife using watercolours.

4. Eco-Transportation: Admire one of the City's all-electric pickup trucks, explore a hybrid transit bus, and learn how to use the bus bike racks.

5. Free Resources: Pick up free mulch and compost, courtesy of the City’s Parks Department.

6. Bicycle Safety: Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic maintenance by a cycling enthusiast.

7. Participating Groups: Meet with representatives from Bird Friendly Cornwall, the River Institute, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and over 20 other local organizations.

What to bring: 
1. A bag, bin, or bucket to transport free mulch and compost
2. Electronic waste to be recycled. Only items smaller than a breadbox please
3. Gently used eyeglasses to be donated to those in need
4. Black garbage bags to be donated to charities in need 
5. Old clothing and shoes for donation.
6. Textiles to be recycled. 
7. Yarn donations to benefit those in need
8. Your bicycle! Get it looked over by a cycling enthusiast for a safety check and basic maintenance.

Stay tuned for more details. We’ll see you there!

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RÉSERVEZ LA DATE!  
Joignez-vous à nous le samedi 18 avril 2026, de 10 h à 14 h, au Centre Benson!

La Journée Éco est un événement familial qui offre les connaissances, les outils et l’encouragement nécessaires pour aider la communauté de Cornwall à se rapprocher de la nature et à adopter un mode de vie plus durable.

À quoi s’attendre lors de la 6e Journée Éco :
1. Se connecter et apprendre : Discutez avec les services municipaux, les organisations, les clubs et les entreprises au sujet des projets locaux liés à l’environnement et à l’action climatique.

2. Distribution d’arbres : L’Office de protection de la nature de la région Raisin (RRCA) organise sa 27e distribution annuelle d’arbres! Des arbres gratuits seront remis selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.

3. Arts créatifs : Visitez la station artistique avec l’artiste Vanessa Delaveau et apprenez à peindre la faune locale à l’aquarelle.

4. Éco-transport : Admirez l’une des camionnettes entièrement électriques de la Ville, explorez un autobus hybride et apprenez à utiliser les supports à vélos des autobus.

5. Ressources gratuites : Procurez-vous du paillis et du compost gratuits, offerts par le service des parcs de la Ville.

6. Sécurité à vélo : Apportez votre vélo pour une vérification de sécurité gratuite et un entretien de base effectué par un passionné de cyclisme.

7. Groupes participants : Rencontrez des représentants de Bird Friendly Cornwall, du River Institute, du Conseil mohawk d’Akwesasne et de plus de 20 autres organisations locales.

Ce qu’il faut apporter : 
1. Un sac, un bac ou un seau pour transporter le paillis et le compost.
2. Déchets électroniques à recycler. Veuillez apporter que les objets plus petits qu'une boîte à pain.
3. Lunettes en bon état à donner aux personnes qui en ont besoin.
4. Sacs-poubelle noires à donner aux organisations de bienfaisance.
5. Vêtements et chaussures usagés à donner.
6. Textiles a recyclé.
7. Dons de laines a donnés aux personnes qui en ont besoin.
8. Votre vélo ! Faites-le examiner par un passionné de cyclisme pour un contrôle de sécurité et un entretien de base.

Restez à l’affût pour plus de détails. Au plaisir de vous y voir!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cornwall/6th-annual-eco-day/200029871428444
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, charities, sports, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029871428444?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cornwall-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cornwall
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Benson Centre, 800 Seventh St W, Cornwall, ON K6J 0A3
- **lat**: 45.01779
- **long**: -74.75402
- **full address**: Benson Centre, 800 Seventh St W, Cornwall, ON K6J 0A3, Canada

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The City of Cornwall (https://allevents.in/org/the-city-of-cornwall/12797400)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Benson Centre, 800 Seventh St W, Cornwall, ON K6J 0A3, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The City of Cornwall
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, art, charities, sports, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 6th Annual Eco Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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