Environmental

Environmental Events & Awards

Events

We're involved with numerous events throughout the year, including Earth Hour, Earth Day, Environment Week and other special events.

Want to know what your environmental footprint is? If you live in or around Edmonton, try our Zerofootprint Calculator with calculations and tips specific to our area.

For more information on events happening in the city, check out listings on the Greener Days calendar.

Programs

The Community Services Branch offers a number of youth programs geared towards the environment. Some examples include:

Eco-Warriors (Ages 9-12 years)
Eco Leaders (Ages 12-15 years)

Awards

Alberta Emerald Award

Do you know of a Business, Community Group, Education Group, Youth Group or Individual that is doing good things for the environment? Nominate them for an Alberta Emerald Award!

Charles Labatiuk Award for Environmental Excellence

This award recognizes City of Edmonton employees who are environmental champions. It is named in honour of the late Charles Labatiuk, Ph.D., P.Eng., who was a long-time employee of the City of Edmonton and a passionate environmentalist.

Read about the 2010 winners.

Small Business Eco Challenge

The Small Business Eco Challenge celebrates the environmental achievements of small business operating in Edmonton.

For more information:

Office of Environment

Suite 750, Tower 1 Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3R8

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Fax	780-495-0612
Email	env@edmonton.ca
Website	(http://www.edmonton.ca/ecovision)