This year, Earth Day Canada joined the District of Summerland, the 2023 Mobilizing Municipalities spokesperson, for its local planting ceremony.

This is the first ceremonial tree planting held in British Columbia!

Doug Holmes, Mayor of the District of Summerland, Phoebe Landers, Earth Day Canada Development Officer, Odessa Cohen, Sustainability Coordinator for the District of Summerland and Heather Manaog, Gardener/Groundsperson for the District of Summerland, participated in the planting.

Attendees gathered at 9:30 a.m. PDT at Memorial Park where the mayor gave a speech inspiring taking action and highlighting the importance of environmental commitment. Celebrations continued throughout the day with the Summerland Earth Day Fair.

From left to right: Ms. Heather Manaog, Gardener/Groundsperson for the District of Summerland, Mr. Doug Holmes, Mayor of the District of Summerland, Ms. Odessa Cohen, Sustainability Coordinator for the District of Summerland and Ms. Phoebe Landers, Development Officer for Earth Day Canada

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