Eco Hub

Located near the Food Hall

Invest in our Planet at CrossIron Mills!

Join us as we celebrate the 53rd annual Earth Day, highlighting the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. When we Invest in Our Planet together, we are supporting healthy, happy, and wealthy communities worldwide.

Interactive Sculpture Crafted from 2,000+ Recyclables

Explore this installation by local artists crafted entirely from recyclables captured from our CrossIron Mills community. After the celebration, the installation’s materials will be recycled.

Enter to WIN a $500 Gift Card

Pledge your commitment to sustainability, sharing on how you will Invest in Our Planet at our in-centre pledge wall for a chance to win a $500 CrossIron Mills gift card!

For each pledge, CrossIron Mills will donate $5 to the Alberta Council for Environmental Education, whose mission is to drive systems change, engage partners, and support educators and youth to bring quality environmental education to all of Alberta’s students.

Once you’ve made your pledge, share it with us on social media for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Make sure to tag #EcoHubCIM, @crossiron_mills and @ourparkonline when you do.

Rules & Regulations

Get Rewarded

Receive an artist-curated tote and a $10 gift card when you either: Complete the Eco Hub Challenge OR make a $10 donation to the Alberta Council for Environmental Education.

Eco Hub Challenge

Visit the 4 Clue Stations located throughout the centre to learn about Sustainability and unlock the secret message!

Complete the challenge to receive an artist-curated tote and a $10 gift card OR an extra entry for a chance to win a $500 CrossIron Mills gift card.

Visit the Eco Hub (located near the Food Hall) to begin your challenge!

*One prize available per family completing the challenge. One entry per group for the campaign period.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Natalia Ionescu

Natalia Ionescu is a Romanian-Canadian illustrator and designer based in Calgary, AB. She holds a Bachelor of Design degree, with a major in Illustration from the Alberta University of the Arts. With a focus in communication design and visual development, Natalia’s illustrations explore a variety of stories, characters, and environments through a distinctly cute and playful visual approach. She is motivated by the power of visual storytelling, often exploring expressive figures, whimsical settings, and organic elements in her work. She has fallen in love with the process of visual development and is eager to share her characters and stories with the world.

Tyler Lemermeyer

Tyler Lemermeyer’s work is bold and graphic, with vibrant and minimal colour palettes. He constantly explores the balance between realism and abstraction in his work, using playful and lighthearted themes to inspire delight in the viewer. Lemermeyer draws inspiration primarily from his surroundings, often depicting objects, portraits, and landscapes of the places he finds himself. He has been a practising illustrator and muralist in Calgary since 2012, and he is always looking for new opportunities to share his work with more people.

Follow him on the gram @lemermeyer_

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Madeline Yee

Madeline Yee is a Chinese Canadian illustrator with a background in design and science, and a passion for bringing unique stories to life through visuals. Her style is characterized by fun yet thoughtful compositions and flowing, textured elements that provide a sense of whimsy and wonder. She strives to build accessible and engaging learning experiences through her art, ensuring that complex concepts are communicated in a way that is respectful and clear to a broader audience. Her practice is currently based in both Edmonton and Toronto.

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