Earth Week

There are so many fun and easy ways to take part in Earth Week—because even small actions can have a big impact. Join us in giving back to the place we all call home and make this Earth Week truly meaningful!

On this page:

• Earth week Tree Planting
• Adopt-a-road
• County of Brant Clean Up
• Celebrate with the County of Brant Public Library
• Resources

Earth Week Tree Planting in Glen Morris

Join us for tree planting this Earth Day - we will be planting 1,000 trees in the park!

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Location: Rising Park, Glen Morris (5 Brook Street, Glen Morris)

  • No registration required — just drop in!

  • A snack will be provided!

  • Don’t forget your shovel, gloves, closed-toe footwear, and rain gear (just in case!).

Special thanks to the Glen Morris Horticulture Society, the Glen Morris Lions Club, the Grand River Conservation Authority, Brant Tree Coalition and Brant Waterways for their time and efforts! 

Adopt-A-Road

Help keep our roads clean and beautiful by volunteering for the Adopt-A-Road program. Choose a section of road and commit to just three cleanups per year between April 15 and November 15.

Learn more and get involved by visiting our Adopt-A-Road webpage

Clean up a County of Brant Park or Trail 

In celebration of Earth Week, groups are invited to get involved by selecting a local park or trail to clean up. Supplies, including bags and gloves, will be provided. To arrange a cleanup day, please contact parksandrec@brant.ca 

County of Brant Public Library Earth Week Programs

Celebrate Earth Week with the County of Brant Public Library: 

• • Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Contest 

    Visit a branch to pick up a copy of the Earth Day Scavenger Hunt. Find the objects around your school or home. Once complete, return the Scavenger Hunt to the library to be entered to win an Earth Day-themed prize!

    • Fun for all ages
    • To be entered in the draw, return your Scavenger Hunt to the library by Tuesday, April 28
  • Borrow free day passes to Grand River Conservation Areas and Ontario Provincial Parks
  • Discover the Seed Library and grow something great
  • Check out adventure gear like hiking kits, birdwatching tools, and gardening supplies
  • Enjoy a Storywalk following the Community Tree Planting event

County of Brant Resources

View the following pages on our website for more ways you can contribute to our beautiful planet!

• Brant in Bloom
• Climate Action in Brant
• Composting in Brant
• Recycling in Brant
• Forestry and Natural Areas