Port Hope is hosting its first-ever sustainability expo on April 27.
The Municipality of Port Hope’s environmental advisory committee is gearing up for the one-day affair, which will showcase how community groups, organizations, and local businesses are implementing sustainable initiatives and activities in Port Hope.
The municipality invites residents and community partners to explore sustainable living and nature-based solutions by attending the free event.
Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky shared her thoughts with kawarthaNOW about the significance of the inaugural expo.
“At the start of our term, Port Hope council unanimously declared a climate emergency, joining more than 600 municipalities across Canada in recognizing the urgency of climate change,” the mayor said.
“This declaration was not just symbolic — it was a commitment to protecting our economy, ecosystems, and community. The sustainability expo is an extension of that commitment, providing residents with practical tools, local connections, and innovative solutions to help build a more resilient and sustainable future for Port Hope.”
The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Port Hope High School at 130 Highland Drive.
At the all-ages event, a wide array of local community groups, environmental organizations, businesses, and individuals will share information about their projects and initiatives related to climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, water sustainability, nature-based solutions, local food systems, active transportation, and more.
“The sustainability expo is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together, share knowledge, and learn from one another about practical and innovative ways to support a more sustainable future,” said Port Hope councillor Claire Holloway Wadhwani, who also serves as chair of the environmental advisory committee, in a media release.
“This event showcases the incredible efforts of local organizations and individuals who are leading the way in environmental stewardship,” Wadhwani added. “I encourage all residents to attend, engage with our community partners, and explore how small changes can make a big impact.”
Attendees can expect to learn more about local initiatives from sustainable gardening and energy conservation to waste reduction and green infrastructure installation. Visitors can participate in interactive displays, attend expert-led discussions, and engage with local sustainability advocates to discover how they can contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable future.
According to the release, the sustainability expo aims to inspire attendees with real-world examples of how local groups and organizations can tackle environmental challenges by working together, highlighting the importance of community participation and the powerful role nature-based solutions play in creating a sustainable future.
The event will encompass demonstrations, interactive exhibits, conversations, and information on do-it-yourself green solutions.
The committee is asking anyone who wants to take part in the expo to complete a participant form. For more expo details and for the participant form, visit porthope.ca/sustainability-expo.
Port Hope’s environmental advisory committee provides perspectives and advice to municipal council relative to the preservation, growth, and sustainability of the overall landscape and natural infrastructure of the municipality.
