As Earth Week approaches, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is excited to present some great opportunities to engage, learn, and make a difference in our beautiful natural spaces.
Join us for a series of cleanup events at locations across the GTA. Bring a friend and participate in efforts to beautify our surroundings. Or sign up to help protect the region’s aquatic ecosystems while connecting with others who share your interests.
With a variety of options available this Earth Week, there’s no better time to enjoy the outdoors, soak up the spring weather, and see the impact you can have on our environment!
Annual Spring Cleanup with Friends of Humber Bay Park
A great way to celebrate spring by helping get rid of plastic bags, bottles, cans, and other litter at the annual spring cleanup of Humber Bay Park.
Date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Humber Bay Park West, 2225 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
Rexdale Earth Day Cleanup
Discover the impact of floatable litter and microplastics on aquatic ecosystems and help clean up Toronto’s waterways and shorelines to protect our environment.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rowntree Mills Park, 155 Rowntree Mills Road, Toronto
Community Earth Day Planting with City of Brampton
A fun day of planting native trees and shrubs to celebrate Earth Day weekend with TRCA and the City of Brampton. All equipment will be provided, but participants can bring their own gardening/work gloves to ensure proper fit.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Rd, Brampton
Let’s Clean Up The Meadoway
Our third annual Earth Day cleanup at The Meadoway: Scarborough’s Community-Powered Greenspace. Learn about microplastics, stormwater pollution, and the importance of keeping our natural areas free of litter.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: 139 Marcos Boulevard, Scarborough
Take Pride in Pickering
In a celebration of Earth Day, join Environmental Stewardship Pickering in a show of gratitude for the local environment! There will be tree planting and a litter cleanup with the community.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Alex Robertson Park, 700 Sandy Beach Rd, Pickering
Alan Roy’s Annual Spring Cleanup
This is the 32nd annual community park cleanup organized by our Watershed Champion Alan Roy, where participants help to get rid of plastic bags, bottles, cans, and other waste materials along the trails and stop litter from entering Lake Ontario.
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Colonel Sam Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
City Nature Challenge
Explore the impacts of floatable litter and microplastics on the health of our aquatic ecosystems. Participants will help remove floatable litter from our environment and contribute to the cleanup of Toronto’s waterways and shorelines.
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Wilcox Park, 55 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill
Community Litter Cleanup at Tommy Thompson Park
Learn about floatable litter and microplastics and their impacts on the health of our aquatic ecosystems. Participants at this event in our community will help remove floatable litter from our environment for Toronto’s waterways and shorelines.
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie St, Toronto
10,000 Trees for the Rouge Community Planting Event
TRCA is helping 10,000 Trees for the Rouge celebrate 35 years of preserving the Rouge Valley’s natural beauty. Join this remarkable group of volunteers and be a part of a legacy that nurtures the land, wildlife, and people in our city.
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, 3291 Stouffville Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville
