DRCC Events

Earth Day 2020 Update for Windsor-Essex County

March 30th, 2020

Unfortunately in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are several events that are cancelled this year in Windsor-Essex focused on celebrating Earth Month in different ways. The Earth Day community tree planting in east Windsor is cancelled in April and is expected to be rescheduled to October 2020. In addition, the annual Earth Day […]

A Plastic Ocean

January 17th, 2020

Did you know that every item of plastic that has ever been created is still on the planet today?  Join the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup for a free screening of A PLASTIC OCEAN. The screening will take place at the Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave W, Windsor, ON. Doors will open at 6pm, film begins at 6:30pm […]

Shiver on the River 2020

January 7th, 2020

Friends of the Detroit River is excited to announce our annual ecological family fair on Saturday February 1 2020 from 10am to 3pm! Shiver on the River will have a variety of exhibits, displays, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Detroit Audubon will be doing a bird walk at 9 am, so be sure to […]

The Public Advisory Council of the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup plans public presentation on U.S. sediment remediation

October 1st, 2019

Windsor, ON – Join the Public Advisory Council of the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup as they host U.S. colleagues who will provide a presentation on the progress of sediment remediation efforts on the American side of the Detroit River. The upcoming presentation will highlight the projects American partners are tackling to improve sediment quality, which […]

Earth Day 2019 Planting Event

May 1st, 2019

Earth Day 2019 Planting Event  Gina Pannunzio and Ian Naisbitt  “When we plant a tree, we are doing what we can to make our planet a more wholesome and happier dwelling-place for those who come after us.” ~Holmes On Sunday, 28 April, the Windsor-Essex community celebrated Earth Day 2019 by planting 2200 trees and shrubs. […]

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