Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Two great events are happening in one awesome community!
Community Clean Up on April 26
Come together as stewards of Sooke as we tackle the removal of broom and other invasive species litter cleanup near Broomhill playground alongside the Friends of Sooke Parks Society, the Juan Fuca Community Trails Society, Sooke Broombusters and all interested volunteers.
Meet at the picnic shelter at 9:30 AM to enjoy a light refreshment, hot tea and coffee, and receive a safety orientation as community volunteers come together to make a difference. After 2.5 hours lunch will be provided for volunteers, alongside the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company!
Please dress for the weather and bring your own tools if you have them. Limited supplies of additional tools and safety gloves are available for community volunteers. Children are welcome, with parent/guardian supervision, to assist with the litter cleanup and smaller invasive plant species removal.
Celebration Event on April 27
Support local farmers, artisans, businesses and organizations while meeting new friends and neighbours in the community game zone! It’s all happening as Sooke celebrates Earth Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM beside Fire Station One on Otter Point Road and alongside the Sooke Country Market
Features of the game zone include a bouncy castle, corn hole, connect four, colouring station and more. Get ready for a day filled with excitement as we bring together local businesses and organizations and forge new bonds within our wonderful community!
Along with Sooke Country Market Vendors, Earth Day exhibitors include:
- 606 Water Group;
- Capital Regional District Climate Action Program;
- Compost Education Centre;
- Electro Recycle;
- EMCS Eco Academy;
- Fireweed Learning Commons;
- Friends of Sooke Parks Society;
- Shift Energy Group;
- Sooke Broombusters;
- Transition Sooke;
- Wild Wise Society; and
- District of Sooke.