Join the world in turning off your lights during Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global initiative coordinated by the World Wildlife Federation to encourage residents and businesses to turn off their lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to help conserve energy. Earth Hour is always held on the last Saturday of March.

Kamloops Earth Hour Event

Dim Swim, Canada Games Pool
March 31, 2012 ~ 8 - 9 pm
Turn off your lights at home and joining us at the Canada Games Pool for a swim under dimmed lights. There will be giveaways and prizes for participants.

Everyone can take small steps every day to lessen their impact on the environment, such as using a power bar to turn off electronics that are using "phantom power". Phantom power is energy used by appliances even when in standby mode or turned off. Common appliances that use phantom power include, cell phone chargers, computers, TVs and microwaves.

Last year 10 million Canadians participated to show others that they care about climate issues. Together, we can make a difference. So do your part to raise awareness and take action on climate change by getting friends and family involved. Go one step further and make it two hours! Making small changes collectively add up to huge changes.

Tips on how to spend Earth Hour:
Play a board game under candle light
Have a fondue dinner
Take a moonlight walk
Use this hour to look at your home energy use and switch to Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, turn the heat down, install tap aerators etc.

For more information visit www.earthhour.org