City of Cornwall Announces 6th Annual Eco Day at the Benson Centre

April 14, 2026

Cornwall, ON – The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce the return of its 6th Annual Eco Day, a family‑friendly celebration of environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community action. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Benson Centre.

Eco Day brings together residents, organizations, and local partners to share knowledge, tools, and inspiration for living more sustainably. Each year, the event highlights community‑driven environmental initiatives and offers hands‑on opportunities for residents to engage with nature and climate‑positive practices.

Event Highlights

Attendees can look forward to a wide range of activities and services, including:

Free mulch and compost provided by the City’s Parks Department
Electronic waste drop‑off (items smaller than a breadbox)
Free bicycle safety checks and basic maintenance
A hybrid Cornwall Transit bus on-site, with an opportunity to try the bike rack
A display of one of the City’s all‑electric pickup trucks

City departments participating include Environmental Services, Cornwall Transit, Parks & Landscaping, Human Services, and Cornwall Police Services. The Youth for Climate Action Working Group and the Environment and Climate Change Committee will also be present.

Event Details:

Event Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Benson Centre, Cornwall, ON

Participating Organizations

More than 30 organizations, clubs, and businesses will showcase their environmental, conservation, and sustainability initiatives. Participants include:

Bird Friendly Cornwall; Butterflyway Ranger Project – Eco East; Butternut Creek Nature Foundation; Caitlin’s Critters Wildlife Orphanage; Canadian Wildlife Federation; Citizens for Marshland Conservation; Cornwall and Area Birding Club; Cornwall Dragon Boat Club; Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air; Cornwall Public Library; Eden’s Refuge; Enbridge Gas Inc.; EnviroCentre; Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties; Jacqueline Milner Multimedia Artist / Image‑ine Photography; Mohawk Council of Akwesasne; Ontario Power Generation; Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library; Plus Build; Prescott Russell Recreational Trail; Radical Roots; Raisin Region Conservation Authority; River Institute; SDG Turtles; Transition Cornwall+; Value Village; Walmart Canada Logistics; Yafa Arts and Crafts.

Art Station

Local artist Vanessa Delaveau will host a watercolour art station where attendees can learn to paint native wildlife.

What to Bring

Residents are encouraged to bring items that support reuse, recycling, and community giving:

A bag, bin, or bucket for mulch and compost
Small electronic waste
Gently used eyeglasses
Black garbage bags for donation
Old clothing, shoes, and textiles
Yarn donations
A bicycle and helmet for safety checks

RRCA Tree Giveaway

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) will host its 27th Annual Tree Giveaway during Eco Day. In partnership with its member municipalities and South Nation Conservation, the RRCA has distributed nearly 65,000 free trees since 2000, contributing to more than 1.3 million trees planted across Cornwall and SDG. Free trees will be available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

About Eco Day

Eco Day reflects Cornwall’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. The event provides residents with practical tools, educational resources, and opportunities to participate in local climate action.