Earth Day 2026
Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, has been an annual event started over 50 years ago, and observed internationally for over 30 years.
Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection will be coordinating two activities this year, as contributions to the goal of bringing attention to the earth as our natural environment. The first event will be our first Photo Contest - a call to take photos of the Dufferin Marsh on Earth day. Submissions will be accepted until April 29. See here for the poster and details. The second event will take place Saturday, April 25 (9am-1pm) with our annual clean-up day at the marsh and surrounding areas. Poster with details is located here. |
The Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection is a crew of committed individuals that care about the Dufferin Marsh and the community of Schomberg. We believe that a healthy ecosystem translates to a healthy community. We are very concerned about the growing disassociation of people from nature, and work to provide opportunities for people to reconnect through events, workshops, restoration projects and citizen science activities.
The Dufferin Marsh is a 5 ha natural area located in the centre of the Village of Schomberg, steps from the downtown Main Street. It is a remnant feature of the Schomberg River isolated when the river was channelized in the 1800’s. Through natural processes and man-made influences the old river bed developed into a wetland. The land was historically used for farming and was bisected by the Schomberg and Aurora Railway in 1902. Through the years the Marsh has flourished despite adjacent development. To become a member of the Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection or to make a donation go to contact us. Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge that the Township of King sits within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Williams Treaty First Nation, as well as the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee peoples. We thank them for sharing this land with us. Together, we will continue to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of Indigenous People. |
