Discover how Brampton is putting a spotlight on wetlands and protecting wildlife with this free family-friendly festival
BRAMPTON, ON (May 6, 2025) – The City of Brampton is inviting residents to its first-ever Grow Green Festival, a free, family-friendly event ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 and in celebration of Brampton’s efforts to restore and protect local ecosystems.
Save the date: Grow Green Festival 2025
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Location: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre, 30 Loafers Lake Ln., Brampton, ON
This year’s festival theme is Wetlands and marks the official opening of the restored Loafer’s Lake Wetland, a project funded in part through the Government of Ontario’s Wetlands Conservation Partner Program.
The Grow Green Festival will feature something for everyone, with free food, live birds-of-prey viewing, face painting, henna, a photo booth and more. More than 20 environmental groups and community partners will be on site with interactive booths, games and giveaways. Residents are invited to enjoy the outdoors, connect with local environmental leaders and learn how Brampton is improving the environment for both people and wildlife.
The Grow Green Festival is generously sponsored by Toronto Pearson and CN.
Save the date: Brampton Bicycle Festival
Date: Saturday, May 24
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, 44 Eastbourne Dr., Brampton, ON
Get a head start on Bike Month at the Brampton Bicycle Festival, a free event to explore active transportation through bike-themed games and activities, safety tips, giveaways and more.
Imagine Your Impact
Brampton aims to inspire individual responsibility to help reduce litter, protect public spaces and strengthen community pride. Residents are encouraged to imagine the impact their everyday choices can have, and how together, those small actions can make a big difference.
Litter harms wildlife and clogs waterways. It also takes away from the natural beauty and enjoyment of local parks and trails. Simple actions, such as picking up after your pet, placing garbage in the designated bin or respecting park rules may seem small on their own, but when multiplied across a city of nearly 800,000 people, the collective impact is transformative.
Brampton is a green city and is committed to being Canada’s first litter-free community. It is essential for everyone to do their part to keep Brampton clean and vibrant.
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“The Grow Green Festival is a celebration of Brampton’s commitment to sustainability and community. Today and every day, we remind residents that protecting the environment starts right here at home. I encourage everyone to bring their families, learn something new and enjoy everything this exciting new festival has to offer.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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