Let’s get together to Party for the Planet this Earth Day at Assiniboine Park and Zoo!
 

Earth Day Weekend at the Zoo

Dates: Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Planting for Pollinators | Near Zoo Entrance
Flex your green thumb! Learn about native species, and plant and take home your very own pollinator-friendly plant. Master gardeners will be available to answer all your plant-related questions.

Terracotta Pot Decorating | Near Zoo Entrance
Decorate your own terracotta pot to take home!

Live entertainment | Gateway to the Arctic
Enjoy musical entertainment by Emily Thoroski (The Environmental Musician)! (Sunday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm only)

Discovery Stations | Throughout the Zoo
Learn more about our world with stations in the Zoo, including the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

Zoo Chats
Learn about the animals you love from the people who know them best!

• 10:30 am | Elk
  Meet across the wolf habitat
• 11:30 am | Polar Bears
  Meet at Gateway to the Arctic
• 1:00 pm | Red Panda
  Meet at Red Panda habitat
• 2:00 pm | Monkeys
  Meet at Toucan Ridge

Zoo Tours
Join an expert guide to learn insider insights and fun facts about your favourite animals. Tours are geared for ages 3 and up and will be around 40 minutes long. Dress for the weather, as they will all be outside.

• 10:00 am
  Meet at the Zoo Front Entrance
• 11:00 am
  Meet at the Snowy Owl habitat
• 1:00 pm
  Meet at Tundra Grill

Astronomy Day at Assiniboine Park

Whether you're an experienced stargazer or a newcomer to the world of astronomy, the day offers an opportunity to connect, learn from experts, and discover the beauty and complexity of the universe.

Location: The Lyric Field near Cargo Bar
Date: Saturday, April 25
Cost: FREE!
Daytime Observing: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Nighttime Observing: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

International Astronomy Day is a celebration of the awe-inspiring and wondrous universe. People from all over the world come together to share their passion for astronomy and inspire others to explore the mysteries of the cosmos.

Telescopes will be available for daytime and nighttime observing. Advance registration is not required.

Hosted by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Winnipeg Centre as part of Assiniboine Park's Earth Day celebrations.

Buckthorn Biodiversity Blitz and Forest Clean-up

Bye-bye buckthorn! Join our mighty crew of community volunteers to help our local ecosystem by removing this invader. European Buckthorn is an invasive species that harms native plant life and reduces our urban biodiversity. We will also host a general clean-up of our forests to help maintain our spaces and keep them green!

Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (come and go!)
Location: Meet at the Nature Playground Parking Lot

Volunteers will work with the Park’s Forestry and Education teams to remove buckthorn, learn more about preventing the release of invasive species at home, and how to safeguard native plants.

Help restore a piece of Assiniboine Park habitat to buckthorn-free biodiverse beauty!

• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages six and up.
• Gloves and simple tools will be provided. Please wear sensible footwear with closed toes.
• Enjoy free snacks after pulling some buckthorn!

Advance registration is not required. Stop by our check-in station located at the Nature Playground parking lot to sign up and get started.

This Biodiversity Blitz is supported by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Party for the Planet program.