That magic that you feel in Naramata?
It’s as much about the People, as it is about the Place. And on Saturday April 22, Naramata residents and visitors come together in a big way to celebrate Earth Day — to cherish the environment that we have, to care for its resources, and to learn how to protect it just a little more than before.
Thanks to the ultimate stewards of our land — the NaramataSlow community group — combined with the Naramata CItizens Association — have collaborated to create a jam-packed weekend with events and fun ways to celebrate and protect our resources.
FRIDAY APRIL 21
9:00 am:
Naramata Citizens Association
Team up with your neighbours from the Naramata Citizens Association for the invasive weed pull and Elm control
Location: Manitou Park
I:00 pm:
Naramata School and RDOS
Join the Naramata School students and RDOS for the Global Cleanup, picking up garbage to beautify our community spaces
Location: Manitou Park
SATURDAY APRIL 22
From a garbage pick up to Dark Sky education to tours of the Permaculture garden, lots of activities taking place throughout the village.
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Naramata’s BIG Yard Sale
After a several year hiatus, Naramata’s BIG Yard Sale Day is BACK. A list of participants will be posted on Mynaramata.com a day before the yard sale.
***Traffic is generally fairly heavy and be mindful that there are many pedestrians (particularly, young ones!).
Location: all over the village, watch for homeowner's signs. Plan to park at Manitou Park, Wharf Park, or Naramata Elementary.
9:00 - 1:00
Naramata Community Church
Bake Sale, refreshments, and yard sale, all proceeds support the church
Location: corner of Robinson & 3rd
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Naramata Clothes Library
Check out the amazing clothing selection. Exchange or borrow gently used clothing to reduce waste and promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
Location: North side of the Church on 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
First Things First Okanagan
Learn about climate change, new technologies to reduce your carbon footprint, and check out Fred and the EV's on display
Location: corner of Ritchie & 3rd
9:00 - 1:00 pm
OAP famous bbq hot dogs and yard sale items
Thrift Shop open for your shopping pleasure
Garden Club sale of garden art, pots, and plants
Location: Ellis Street by the Library
9:00 am -1:00 pm:
Naramata Seed Savers
Jenn and Dan from the Naramata Seed Savers discuss bean findings and offer yummy tastings of the 2022 Okanagan Protein Challenge
Location: Permaculture Garden at Ellis & 4th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm:
Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden
Drop by the Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden to learn about permaculture, dig a plant, leave some seeds at the Snail Seed Library or take a Garden Tour offered at 10:15 am, 11:15 am and 12:15 pm
Location: Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden corner of Ellis & 4th
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spring Bike Maintenance Check
Bring your bike down for a Bicycle Maintenance Check and basic tune-up or donate an old bike to be refurbished and donated to charity
Location: corner of Ellis & 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bat Houses
Build or take home a bat house and learn how dark skies protect these important creatures
Location: corner of Ellis & 3rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dark Sky Learning
Learn about the importance of dark skies, NaramataSlow's application to become a dark sky community, and easy things you can do at home to be dark sky friendly
Location: corner of Ellis & 3rd
10:00 - Earth Day Family Story Time
Enjoy a lively story time then plant a salad to take home!
All ages welcome
Location: Naramata Library
11:00 - 1:00
Create a found poem at the poetry creation station.
Choose some seeds for your garden from the Naramata Seed Library.
Stay and play together with puppets, construction toys, and more.
Check out some books, magazines, music and movies.
Buy a book (or a bag full) from the used book sale. All funds from this sale go to library programs in the community.
Location: Naramata Library
11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Reducing Food Waste
Bring some food waste (no animal protein) to Bella Winery, learn about composting garden scraps into soil, and enjoy a glass of bubbly on the house
Location: Bella Winery, Gulch Road
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grand Opening of 4th Meridian Vintage & Gifts
Browse this brand new local shop of pre-loved & pre-owned items.
Recycling at its best!
Location: #4 - 126 Robinson Ave, in the old Lavender Shop space.
Join your neighbours and come together on April 22nd. Let's show our support for a sustainable future and make a positive impact on the community around us!
