Join Us
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: Alban Community Centre (796 Hwy 64, Alban, ON)
Event Description
Join us for the French River Earth Day Green Expo & Community Yard Sale, a community-driven event dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint, promoting reuse and sustainability, and sharing green initiatives.
This event offers the perfect opportunity to sell or swap second-hand items, showcase eco-friendly products, and educate the public about sustainable living. Whether you're a vendor, an educator, or a community member looking for great finds, there’s something for everyone!
Seeking Vendors & Local Demonstrations
We are looking for local vendors, artisans, and educators to participate in the Community Yard Sale and Green Expo. We want to hear from you if you have items to sell, an eco-friendly business, or a sustainability demonstration to share!
Who Can Participate?
- Community members selling second-hand items
- Local businesses offering eco-friendly products
- Non-profits promoting sustainability
- Experts providing demonstrations on waste reduction, composting, or other green initiatives
Interested in selling your items?
Call Bob at (705) 562-3201 by March 30th to reserve your table.
Why Attend?
✅ Find great deals on second-hand treasures
✅ Learn about sustainable living and eco-friendly practices
✅ Support local businesses and community initiatives
✅ Connect with others who share a passion for the environment
Event Highlights
- Community Yard Sale – Shop pre-loved items and reduce waste
- Green Expo – Discover eco-friendly products and sustainability initiatives
- Live Demonstrations – Learn practical ways to reduce your environmental impact
- Family-Friendly Activities – Fun for all ages while learning about sustainability
- Kids Colouring Contest! More below
How to Get Involved
🌿 Be a Vendor: Sell or showcase your sustainable products or second-hand goods
🌎 Give a Demonstration: Share your knowledge on green living practices
💚 Attend & Support: Find great deals, learn something new, and celebrate Earth Day with us!
Let's come together as a community to promote sustainability and make a positive impact!
📍 Mark your calendars and join us at the Alban Community Centre on April 26, 2025!
Earth Day Kids Colouring Contest 🌍🎨
Celebrate Earth Day by showing off your creativity!
Join our Earth Day Colouring Contest and help us spread the message of caring for our planet. This contest is a fun way for kids to showcase their artistic talents while reflecting on the importance of protecting the environment.
Age Categories & Guidelines
🎨 Participants can use any medium they choose – paint, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, or even paper mâché!
- Ages 4-6: Colour the Earth Day picture.
- Ages 7-9: Colour the Earth Day picture and put your own creative spin on it!
- Ages 10-12: Draw and colour your own picture based on the theme: "I can help the Earth by..."
How to Participate
1️⃣ Pick up a colouring page or template at the French River Municipal Office Library or download here.
2️⃣ Get creative – colour or draw your masterpiece using any materials you like!
3️⃣ Bring your completed entry to the Earth Day event for submission.
4️⃣ Our judges will select and announce the winners at the event!
Important Information
✅ Contest is open to French River residents only.
✅ Your home address, name, and parent/guardian contact information must be written on the back of your entry.
✅ Entries must be submitted in person at the Earth Day event.
✅ Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each category!
✅ Deadline to enter: At the Earth Day Event
Honoring All Entries
- All submissions are masterpieces and we encourage everyone to participate!
- While we sincerely appreciate every artist’s contribution, only 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded in each category.
- Thank you to all participants for sharing your creativity and helping us celebrate Earth Day!
Scoring Criteria (Total: 20 Points)
Ages 4-6 (Pre-made colouring page)
- Creativity & Colour Choice (5 points) – Use of colours to bring the image to life.
- Neatness & Effort (5 points) – Attempt to stay within the lines, overall care in colouring.
- Completion (5 points) – Fully coloured with attention to detail.
- Presentation (5 points) – Use of different colouring mediums (paint, markers, crayons, etc.).
Ages 7-9 & 10-12 (Create your own picture)
- Creativity & Originality (5 points) – Unique ideas and artistic interpretation of the theme "I can help the Earth by..."
- Artistic Execution (5 points) – Skill level, effort, and use of different techniques.
- Relevance to the Theme (5 points) – How well the drawing reflects Earth Day and homesteading concepts.
- Presentation & Effort (5 points) – Neatness, detail, and overall visual appeal.