Mayday for Mother Earth
Celebrate Mother's Day AND Mother Earth!
Mayday! Come join us and show some love for all our mothers - including Mother Earth! This is a free, family-friendly event where you can learn more about climate change in our region - and what people are doing about it. Hear from climate specialists, Westshore municipal councillors, and local youth heroes who are taking action to make the world a better place!
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You can also learn about our local watersheds, EV's, biosolids, soil health, the value of a reusable coffee cup - and much more! Hands-on workshops will also be offered - (where you can even play in the dirt a little) - and there will be a room for short documentaries and small group discussions. This event will also be featuring eco-art from noted local artists Tanya Bub and Kathy Saluke - as well as from many talented Westshore high school students.
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There will be exhibits (many interactive) from local nonprofits and community groups - and sustainable vendors will be offering quality Mother Earth-friendly Mother's Day gifts and treats. Food trucks, tasty snacks, and more will also be onsite! There will even be childminding (ages 3-7) available, from Colwood Kids ECC - (space is limited) -during the panel discussion in the Theater!
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We hope to see you there!
Schedule of Events
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Exhibition, Vendors
As you enter the school atrium, come and see climate related art from our Westshore youth, view climate-related exhobots, and visit local vendors offering sustainable goods and treats. Learn about what local climate groups are working on and how you can help make a difference too! Exhibitors will include: Victoria EV Association, Capital Bikes, Peninsula Streams, RRU, BCSEA, CENiC, Dogwood, SI-CAN, and more! Nulla Cup, Black Dirt Farms, and Hakai Solar will be there too! The full list of vendors and exhibitors is coming soon!
12:30pm
Workshops and Screenings Begin
Join us for workshops hosted by several organisations working toward the betterment of our communities. Learn about biosolids, get your hands dirty learning about habitat restoration, and watch short climate-related documentaries and discuss what you see!
12:45pm -2:45pm
Child Care Opens
Child Care provided by Colwood Kids ECC is available for those wishing to attend the municipal panel discussion. Ages 3-7 Space is limited!!
1:00pm
Municipal and Youth Leadership Panel
Please join us in the theater to hear from Westhore leaders about what they are doing in their communities to help deal with the climate crisis and what you can do to support them. Panelists will include Councilors from Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, and View Royal. Click HERE for details!
2:30 pm
Workshops and Screenings Continue
Continued.
2:45 - 3:45 pm
Sue Big Oil and West Coast Climate Action Network Presentations
What is the Sue Big Oil campaign about? Learn more from Andrew Gage of West Coat Environmental Law to find out more!
Come and see futurist, Guy Dauncey, an award -winning author and climate leader speak about his work with BCSEA and the West Coast Climate Action Network.