Happy #EarthDay ! We've been celebrating all month long, but be sure to check out our year-round ways to get involved and help the environment: loom.ly/DrHEZYU

Join us this Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm for the Adopt-a-River Clean-up. Registration opens at Thompson Park from 8:30 – 9:30 am. For more information, visit loom.ly/czTaX2Y

Planting species that grow naturally in the region can help local wildlife. Are you able to identify the shrub below? Learn more about local plant species and how to attract pollinators at chilliwack.com/gardening

Help keep Chilliwack clean by ensuring your waste is secured during transport. When waste is not secured, it can enter roadways, parks, natural environments and private property. Let’s all do our part to reduce litter! For more information, visit chilliwack.com/unsecuredloads

Join us this Monday, April 15 at City Hall from 6 - 8pm for an information session with @WildSafeBC about reducing wildlife conflicts in your neighbourhood. Register at chilliwack.com/BearAware.

Have you been spring cleaning? Our City-Wide Garage Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 11. For more information and to register your garage sale, visit chilliwack.com/garagesale.

McSween Road at Bell Road will be closed to install a new culvert crossing from Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19. Please use an alternate route. For more information, visit loom.ly/bHZwz-k

Yesterday we hosted the spring CityStudio Hubbub at City Hall. This interactive project showcase brings together U of Fraser Valley students to share their findings and recommendations with City staff and peers. Congratulations to all students on their fantastic ideas and hard work!

We have joined the Province's electric kick scooter pilot project, allowing those 16 years of age and older to operate e-scooters on City roads. For more information and FAQs, visit loom.ly/HaCS83E

If you live in a hillside area, help prevent wildlife from accessing your waste by making sure your containers are stored in a way that is not accessible to wildlife. Place containers out after 5 am on your collection day & store by 10 pm on the same day chilliwack.com/bearaware.

There will be construction on the inbound scale at Parr Road Green Depot starting Monday, April 8. We apologize for the inconvenience. This construction may result in longer wait times. For more information, visit loom.ly/DER0cgI.

Do you live in a Wildlife Area? In partnership with WildSafe BC, we are hosting an information session at City Hall on Monday April 15 from 6 to 8pm, about reducing wildlife conflicts. For more information on how to register, visit chilliwack.com/BearAware.

School is back in session after spring break! 30 km/h school zones are in effect on school days from 7:30 am - 5 pm. Please slow down and watch for students.

Please take note of the following change to the curbside schedule due to the stat holiday: there will be no collection tomorrow, Friday, March 29 and will instead occur on Monday, April 1 (please have materials out by 7 am). For more information, visit chilliwack.com/curbside

Residential Large Item Pick Ups are back! Non-profit volunteer groups will pick up bulky items from residents by donation. Registration is open April 1-14. Pick ups will be scheduled from April 15-30. For more information, visit loom.ly/MwapsoA

Are you a non-profit org with an innovative waste reduction idea? Our new Waste Reduction Initiative funding program is for unique, community-based projects that reduce the amount of garbage going to landfills. Learn more and apply now at fvrd.ca/wastereduction

April is Earth Month and we have plenty of activities for you to participate in! Read our press release here: loom.ly/61hkD9I

Water main flushing is underway until April as part of the City’s Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program. This may cause a temporary reduction in pressure, possible sediment, or discoloration in the water, none of which are a health concern. loom.ly/C1xBkdk