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Thursday, April 15

CN TOWER CLIMB (World Wildlife Fed of Canada) Step up for the planet. Apr 15 and 17. Pledges. Pre-register wwf.ca/cntower.

GREEN PARTY SPEAKERS SERIES (Green Party of Canada) Talk by green journalist/author Vanessa Farquharson. 7 pm. Donation. Mirage Cafe, 4841 Yonge. manthony10@rogers.com.

Friday, April 16

CLIMATE WISE WOMEN Discussion on how climate change affects women, children and communities. 5 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, 40 St George. climatewisewomen.org.

PROJECT FEEDER WATCH Help record data while identifying local winter birds. Today and tomorrow 11 am. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.

Saturday, April 17

EARTH WEEKEND Green crafts and environmental activities for families. Today and tomorrow. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.

PARTY FOR THE PLANET Eco-friendly acitivties and tours. Today and tomorrow, 9 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.

WEST DEANE PARK EARTH DAY EVENT Plant trees and learn about the water and wildlife. 10 am-1 pm. Free. SW corner of Eglinton W and Martin Grove. trcastewardshipevents.ca.

Sunday, April 18

LIVE EARTH (Dow Live Earth Run for Water) 6K run/power walk in support of safe drinking water for the world. 11 am. Donation. Toronto Centre Island Park. liveearth.org.

OUR POWER SOLAR FAIR Learn about using solar energy. Noon-4 pm. Free. Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. wise.ourpower.ca.

WILD ZONE Hands-on workshops on biodiversity. Today and tomorrow, 10:30 am-3 pm. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.

Tuesday, April 20

CLIMATE CHANGE, CLEAN TRAINS & THE ENVIRONMENT Forum with Peggy Nash, Mike Sullivan and Gord Perks. 7 pm. Free. Bishop Marrocco School, 1515 Bloor W. phpndp.com.

GREEN EVOLUTION Wines from sustainable wineries and locally sourced dinner. 6:30 pm. $150. Globe Earth, 1055 Yonge. 416-365-5767.

Wednesday, April 21

FINDING HOPE: CONFRONTING CLIMATE WARS Event with author Gwynne Dyer and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. 7:30 pm. $15. Trinity-St Paul’s, 427 Bloor W. 1-866-868-3447 ext 239.

Thursday, April 22

Benefits

EARTH DAY BENEFIT CONCERT Classical pianist Shoko Inoue performs in support of protecting the Niagara Escarpment. 7 pm. $20-$65. St Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power. clearviewcommunitycoalition.com.

WALK FOR WATER (WaterCan) Walk to Queen’s Park. 8:30 am. Donation. Aveda Institute, 125 King E. jeffrey.cheng@collega.com.

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EARTH DAY Earth Day Canada/Green Drinks Toronto networking event with refreshments, views of the city and more. 7:30 pm. $25. CN Tower, 301 Front W. Pre-register greendrinkstorontocntower.eventbrite.com.

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH DAY Learn about world carbon markets, community gardens, wind farms and more. 10 am-3:30 pm. Free. 41 Willcocks. Pre-register 416-978-6526, environment.utoronto.ca.

EARTH DAY BOOK SWAP To Apr 25, noon-7 pm. Free. Ransack the Universe, 1207 Bloor W. ransacktheuniverse.com.

COMPLETE STREETS COMMUNITY MEET Takes place on the eve of the major Complete Streets Forum. Panel includes Kaj Mook and Sean Wheldrake. 7 pm, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T. $10. Register torontocat.ca.

EARTH DAY LABYRINTH WALK Noon. Trinity Square Park, w of the Eaton Centre. Free. labyrinthnetwork.ca.

Friday, April 23

GREEN LIVING SHOW Speakers, organic food, kids zone and more. Apr 23-25. $10.50-$12, stu/srs $8, kids free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. greenlivingonline.com.

20-MINUTE TORONTO MAKEOVER Join co-workers and neighbours to tidy up the city. 2 pm. Free. 416-392-7899, toronto.ca/litter.

Saturday, April 24

MAYOR DAVID MILLER’S COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY Clean up the city with friends and neighbours. All over Toronto. toronto.ca.

Sunday, April 25

EARTH RUN (World Wildlife Fund/David Suzuki Fdn) 5K run/walk. 9 am. $20. Exhibition Place and Downsview Park. earthrun.com.

TODMORDEN MILLS EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Create eco-friendly art, tour the site or listen to storytelling. Noon-4 pm. Free. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.

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