The sunny and warm weather on Saturday was an added bonus to many in Waterloo Region who were out and about celebrating Earth Day.



We had a great turnout for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/20minutecleanup?src=hash">#20minutecleanup</a> in Northdale today. Idea came from <a href="https://twitter.com/Laurier">@Laurier</a> students in the new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityStudio?src=hash">#CityStudio</a> program. <a href="https://t.co/4k9HWYKPAH">pic.twitter.com/4k9HWYKPAH</a> —@jeffhenrykw Local politicians and many from the community participated in community cleanups, while others took part in the March For Science rally in uptown Waterloo.

Picked up garbage with the <a href="https://twitter.com/EGSAuwaterloo">@EGSAuwaterloo</a> for the Earth Day 20 Minute Makeover! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KW20MM?src=hash">#KW20MM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/envwaterloo">@envwaterloo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/citywaterloo">@citywaterloo</a> <a href="https://t.co/9dyPQ6FaYp">pic.twitter.com/9dyPQ6FaYp</a> —@HuynhPatricia

Hundreds came out to Waterloo Town Square with signs for the March For Science rally, an international movement in support of the scientific community.

The rally began with several guest speakers, including Bob Lemieux, dean of science at the University of Waterloo. People who attended the rally also had a chance to speak and show their support before the march along King Street.