Don’t Mess with the Don: LAST CLEAN UP of 2019

Come to our last clean up of the year!

We will work on an area along the East Don River behind the Bermondsey Transfer Station that has been a dumping ground for many years. Although close to the road and easily accessible (no steep slopes), the area is somewhat hidden from the public which is why nobody has cared to clean it up. Until now!

Snacks & water will be provided, and gloves & bags. Help us complete the picture above, and make the Don Valley garbage-free! For Students & kids: you can use this opportunity to towards community service hours.

Access is through the property of Solid Waste Management, 25 Old Eglington Avenue. From there it is a 400m walk/bike ride towards the clean up area. Come by bike, or take bus 91C to Bermondsey Rd At Eglinton Ave East. If by car, there is parking available.

2019’s Last Great Beaches Cleanup of the Season

Are you looking to make a positive #impact and join a #movement of concerned citizens willing to stand up and #protect our planet?

Join Plastic Free Beach Toronto and Beaches Reduces on Sunday, September 8 for another awesome shoreline cleanup!

#Plasticpollution doesn’t belong in nature! Oceans and lakes, rivers and forests—as well as the diverse wildlife that call these habitats home—bear the burden of our waste. If current trends continue, scientists predict there will be more plastic than fish (by weight) in the sea by 2050. It’s also estimated that 80 percent of #oceanlitter originates on land!!

Why participate?

We have an enormous impact on our world, and many of us now want to make a difference. Together, we can turn things around for today and the generations to come! Be a part of the #solution on September 8th!

Where: Donald D. Summerville Outdoor Olympic Pool (on the beach in front of the building. Look out for Plastic Free Beach Toronto’s awesome cleanup flag!)

When: Sunday, September 29th, 10am- 12pm

Who: Everyone! Tell your neighbours, coworkers, friends and relatives! Share far and wide! *Cleanups are also kid-friendly so bring the whole family 😉

GOALS OF THIS CLEANUP:
Make the shoreline clean for the community
Save wildlife from our unnecessary pollution
Meet like-minded people
Get outside & appreciate nature
Create awareness around the trash we produce

There are water refill stations nearby so please bring your reusable canisters 🙂 Also-don’t forget your fitted garden gloves and of course all your smiles and good vibes! Please bring anything you think might be helpful to collect litter including kitchen tongs, pokers, and/or litter grabbers. We will have buckets, a container for sharp items, and extra garbage bags for litter collection!

To sponsor this event, please contact beachesreduces@gmail.com