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Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Waterfront Trail)
Jul
4

Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Waterfront Trail)

Join us on Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM along the Waterfront Trail in Ajax for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the trail next to the Mcclarnan Public Parking (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Park West)
Jul
4

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Park West)

Join us on Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Humber Bay Park West in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: Carpark 526 (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Gage Park)
Jul
4

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Gage Park)

Join Ally and Alannah on Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Gage Park in Hamilton for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our environment this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: At the Gage Park Fountain (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the environment, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Beach A)
Jul
5

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Beach A)

Join Ally and Alannah on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Beach A in Hamilton for a special No Butts Day edition of our Love Your Lakes cleanup series!

Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world—and they’re packed with toxins and plastic that pollute our Great Lakes. On No Butts Day, we’re teaming up with No Plastic Filter to take a stand against this toxic litter and protect our shorelines.

With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed this year, let’s keep the momentum going and kick butts—literally.

Why Join Us?
✅ Help remove cigarette litter and protect aquatic ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a global movement for cleaner water

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– A fun and welcoming team environment
– A chance to be part of the solution on a national day of action

📍 Meeting Spot: At Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park in front of the flags. We’ll head to the beach from there (Google Map)

Let’s make it a No Butts Day to remember—sign up now! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oakville (Lakeside Park)
Jul
5

Love Your Lakes - Oakville (Lakeside Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Lakeside Park in Oakville for a collaborative No Butts Day cleanup event as part of our Love Your Lakes program!

As part of a national day of action organized by No Plastic Filter, we’re focusing this cleanup on cigarette butts—the most common and dangerous form of litter along our shorelines. They may be small, but they have a massive impact on water quality, wildlife, and public spaces.

We’re proud to be partnering with C-Tow, Canada’s trusted marine assistance provider, to protect the Great Lakes both on land and on water. Let’s work together to make cigarette litter a thing of the past.

Why Join Us?
✅ Target toxic cigarette waste polluting our lakefront
✅ Keep Oakville’s shoreline beautiful and safe
✅ Connect with a passionate community
✅ High school volunteer hours available

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– A fun, inclusive environment
– A meaningful way to support No Butts Day

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

Let’s leave the beach better than we found it—no butts about it! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Van Wagner’s Beach)
Jul
5

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Van Wagner’s Beach)

Join Ally and Alannah on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Van Wagner’s Beach in Hamilton for a powerful day of action as we mark No Butts Day with a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup!

Did you know cigarette butts are made of plastic and leach harmful chemicals into the water? On this national day of awareness, we’re focusing our efforts on collecting as many butts as possible—and sending a clear message that our lakes deserve better.

So far in 2025, our volunteers have already removed over 250,000 pieces of litter. Join us to push that number even higher and tackle one of the most persistent forms of pollution.

Why Join Us?
✅ Take a stand against plastic cigarette waste
✅ Support healthier ecosystems and communities
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours
✅ Meet people who care about our lakes

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided
– Cigarette butt focus + full litter collection
– Team spirit and good conversation guaranteed

📍 Meeting Spot: Behind Hutch’s On The Beach Restaurant (Google Map)

Let’s make it a No Butts Day to remember—sign up now! 💚

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No Butts Day - Ottawa (Confederation Park)
Jul
5

No Butts Day - Ottawa (Confederation Park)

Join Dalainey on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Confederation Park for a special No Butts Day event!

Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world—and they’re packed with toxins and plastic that pollute our Great Lakes. On No Butts Day, we’re teaming up with No Plastic Filter to take a stand against this toxic litter and protect our shorelines.

With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed this year, let’s keep the momentum going and kick butts—literally.

Why Join Us?
✅ Help remove cigarette litter and protect aquatic ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a global movement for cleaner water

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– A fun and welcoming team environment
– A chance to be part of the solution on a national day of action

📍 Meeting Spot: At Confederation Park next to the fountain. We’ll head to the Rideau Canal together from there (Google Maps)

Let’s make it a No Butts Day to remember—sign up now! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Heydenshore Park)
Jul
6

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Heydenshore Park)

Join us on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, from 8 AM to 10 AM at Heydeonshore Park in Whitby for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: In the gazebo south of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Chedoke Radial Trail)
Jul
6

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Chedoke Radial Trail)

Join Ally and Alannah on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM along the Chedoke Radial Trail in Hamilton for a rewarding and impactful hiking litter cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our environment this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: The Chedoke Radial Trail Parking Lot at 1180 Scenic Drive (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the environment, one cleanup at a time. 💚 Make sure you dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear!

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakefront Promenade Park)
Jul
6

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakefront Promenade Park)

Join us on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Lakefront Promenade Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the Lakefront Promenade Park Boat Launch (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Stone Street Park)
Jul
8

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Stone Street Park)

Join us on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Stone Street Park in Oshawa for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)
Jul
8

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)

Join Maxine and Elijah on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Humber Bay Shores Park in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful sunset cleanup event. This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: On the waterfront trail just south of Car Park 534 (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Paradise Beach)
Jul
9

Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Paradise Beach)

Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Paradise Beach in Ajax for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the trailside picnic table close to the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail)
Jul
9

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail)

Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM along the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the trailhead sign (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Bluffer’s Beach)
Jul
9

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Bluffer’s Beach)

Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Bluffer’s Beach in Toronto for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the entrance to the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Frenchman’s Bay)
Jul
10

Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Frenchman’s Bay)

Join us on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 PM at Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach southeast of the roundabout (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakeside Park)
Jul
10

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakeside Park)

Join us on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Lakeside Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Take the path through the splash pad straight toward the Lake until you get to the waterfront trail (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Rotary Park)
Jul
10

Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Rotary Park)

Join us on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Rotary Park in Ajax for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the pavillion (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Confederation Park)
Jul
10

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Confederation Park)

Join us on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Confederation Park in Hamilton for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the picnic tables behind the washroom (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Windermere East Park)
Jul
11

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Windermere East Park)

Join us on Friday, July 11th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Windermere East Park in Hamilton for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JC Saddington Park)
Jul
11

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JC Saddington Park)

Join us on Friday, July 11th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Rouge Park)
Jul
15

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Rouge Park)

Join us on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Rouge Beach in Toronto for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the washrooms on the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (St. Lawrence Park)
Jul
16

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (St. Lawrence Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at St. Lawrence Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo between St. Lawrence and Tall Oaks Parks (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Colonel Sam Smith Park)
Jul
16

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Colonel Sam Smith Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Colonel Sam Smith Park in Toronto for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the beach east of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Heydenshore Park)
Jul
16

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Heydenshore Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Heydeonshore Park in Whitby for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: In the gazebo south of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Pier 4 Park)
Jul
17

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Pier 4 Park)

Join us on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Pier 4 Park in Hamilton for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the Pier 4 Park sign west of the parking Lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)
Jul
17

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)

Join Maxine and Elijah on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Humber Bay Shores Park in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful sunset cleanup event. This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: On the waterfront trail just south of Car Park 534 (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Rotary Sunrise Lake Park)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Rotary Sunrise Lake Park)

Join Alliza and Recia on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo to the southeast of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Princess Point)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Princess Point)

Join us on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Princess Point in Hamilton for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Cootes Paradise!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect the Lake’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the canoe launch (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Scarborough Waterfront Trail)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Scarborough Waterfront Trail)

Join Maxine and Elijah on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Scarborough Waterfront Trail in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Parking Lot at the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary at the corner of Copperfield Road and Beechgrove Drive (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (LaSalle Park)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (LaSalle Park)

Join Ally and Alannah on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at LaSalle Park Marina in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: LaSalle Park Marina Parking Area near the boat launch (Google Map)

Register below and dress for the weather. Let’s make a positive impact together! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Douglas Kennedy Park)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Douglas Kennedy Park)

Join us on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Douglas Kennedy Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: next to the washroom and playground (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakefront West Park)
Jul
18

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakefront West Park)

Join us on Friday, July 18th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Lakefront West Park in Oshawa for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)
Jul
19

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)

Join A Greener Future and TRCA on July 19th at Marie Curtis Park, Toronto from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun, impactful litter cleanup that goes beyond just picking up trash.

This event is part of the Floatables Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario project supporting the Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy. The project aims to deliver public education and community actions to prevent floatable plastic and litter pollution from entering Toronto waterways and Lake Ontario.

Our mission isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s about reclaiming our natural spaces, building community, and showing that small actions lead to big environmental change. Since 2016, our volunteers have removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from Lake Ontario's shores, and with your help, we’ll push past the next milestone!

What to Expect:

  • All supplies and equipment provided

  • An opportunity to meet like-minded community members

  • High school community service hours available

  • Note: The cost of parking is not included in registration.

We hope you’ll be a part of this eco-adventure—together, we can create a cleaner, healthier environment for all!

This event supports the Floatable Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario collaboratively delivered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, University of Toronto Trash Team, Swim Drink Fish, and A Greener Future.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the end of the east side parking lot (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and show up ready to make a difference. Let’s show Lake Ontario some love! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Jack Darling Memorial Park)
Jul
20

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Jack Darling Memorial Park)

Join us on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Jack Darling Memorial Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: South of the very last parking lot that’s closest to the water (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burloak Waterfront Park)
Jul
20

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burloak Waterfront Park)

Join Ally and Alannah on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Burloak Waterfront Park in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: At the pavilion (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Richard’s Memorial Park)
Jul
22

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Richard’s Memorial Park)

Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Richard’s Memorial Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: east end of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JC Saddington Park)
Jul
23

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JC Saddington Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet with over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Christie Pits)
Jul
24

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Christie Pits)

🌅 Sunset Cleanup at Christie Pits! 🌅

Join A Greener Future on Thursday, June 29th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM for an evening of community, connection, and environmental impact at Christie Pits Park in Toronto.

Through our Love Your Lakes program, our dedicated volunteers have removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. Now, we're bringing that same energy to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just curious to get involved, everyone is welcome. 🌱

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available

📍 Meeting Spot: At the pavilion south of the washrooms (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and come ready to make a difference. Let’s keep this beautiful park clean and vibrant! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Oshawa Pier)
Jul
25

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Oshawa Pier)

Join us on Friday, July 25th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Oshawa Pier for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)
Jul
26

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)

Join us on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the public washroom in the Sir Casimir Gzowski Park part of Sunnyside Beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)
Jul
28

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)

Join Ally and Alannah on Monday, July 28th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Paletta Mansion in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the shoreline along the Discovery Walk Trail (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Bluffer’s Park)
Jul
29

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Bluffer’s Park)

Join us on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Bluffer’s Park for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Beside the public washroom near the boat launch (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Beachfront Park)
Jul
29

Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Beachfront Park)

Join us on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 PM at Beachfront Park in Pickering for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the washroom and playground at the entrance to the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burlington Beach)
Jul
29

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burlington Beach)

Join A Greener Future and BurlingtonGreen on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Burlington Beach for a sunset cleanup with a purpose!

This special event is part of the Love Your Lakes program, which has already removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. By teaming up with BurlingtonGreen, we’re bringing local energy, passion, and community leadership to protect Lake Ontario right here in Burlington.

Why Join Us?
✅ Support local environmental action through a strong community partnership
✅ Meet like-minded volunteers and make new connections
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Help keep Burlington’s waterfront clean and thriving

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Inspiring conversations and shared purpose
– A welcoming atmosphere for all ages and experience levels

📍 Meeting Spot: BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub (Google Map)

Register below and dress for the weather. Let’s make a positive impact together! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Iroquois Beach)
Jul
30

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Iroquois Beach)

Join Alliza and Recia on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Iroquois Beach in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Lynde Shores)
Jul
31

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Lynde Shores)

Join Alliza and Recia on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Trailhead at the Halls Road South parking area (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - St. Catharines (Lakeside Park)
Jul
31

Love Your Lakes - St. Catharines (Lakeside Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow for a special Love Your Lakes cleanup at Lakeside Park! C-Tow, Canada’s leading marine assistance provider, is dedicated to keeping our waters safe and navigable for boaters, just like we’re committed to keeping them clean and healthy. Together, we’re working to protect the places we all love, from the shoreline to the open water.

Through the Love Your Lakes program, our passionate volunteers have already removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. With your help, we can keep that momentum going and protect the waters that boaters, beachgoers, and wildlife all depend on.

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available (bring your form!)

📍 Meeting Spot: Between the public washroom and the pavilion (Google Map)

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)
Jul
31

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)

Join us on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto for a high-impact cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario!

This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet, with over 250,000 pieces of litter already removed by passionate volunteers like you through the Love Your Lakes program. Lake Ontario provides drinking water to over 9 million people and supports countless species of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most polluted of the Great Lakes. Every piece of litter we remove helps protect this vital ecosystem.

🌍 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Directly protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
✅ Join a fun and passionate community of eco-volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

📊 Track the Impact in Real Time:
Check out our Live Data Dashboard to see how your efforts support a cleaner, healthier environment.

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All litter cleanup supplies
– Friendly faces, great conversations, and fresh air
– A sense of purpose and connection

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the public washroom in the Sir Casimir Gzowski Park part of Sunnyside Beach (Google Map)

Help us push toward 400,000+ pieces removed this summer! Register today and be part of a record-breaking year of environmental action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JJ Plause Park)
Aug
1

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (JJ Plause Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow for a special Love Your Lakes cleanup at JJ Plause Park! C-Tow, Canada’s leading marine assistance provider, is dedicated to keeping our waters safe and navigable for boaters, just like we’re committed to keeping them clean and healthy. Together, we’re working to protect the places we all love, from the shoreline to the open water.

Through the Love Your Lakes program, our passionate volunteers have already removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. With your help, we can keep that momentum going and protect the waters that boaters, beachgoers, and wildlife all depend on.

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available (bring your form!)

📍 Meeting Spot: South corner of the parking lot (Google Map)

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)
Aug
1

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)

Join Ally and Alannah on Friday, August 1st, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Paletta Mansion in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event.

As we start to wrap up our most impactful season yet, we need your help to finish strong. So far, volunteers like you have removed over 250,000 pieces of litter from our waterways through the Love Your Lakes program this year—and we’re aiming for 400,000+ by the end of August. Let’s make every piece count for Lake Ontario, a vital source of drinking water, wildlife habitat, and natural beauty for millions.

🌟 Why This Cleanup Matters:
✅ Be part of the final stretch of our 2025 campaign
✅ Help protect Lake Ontario and nearby ecosystems
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Join a growing movement of changemakers across Ontario

📊 Track the Progress:
See how your impact fits into the bigger picture—view our Live Data Dashboard and help us reach our goal before summer ends!

🧤 What We Provide:
– All cleanup gear
– Friendly staff to guide you
– A meaningful way to give back to your community

📍 Meeting Spot: On the shoreline along the Discovery Walk Trail (Google Map)

Let’s leave a lasting legacy for Lake Ontario. Register now and help close out the season with purpose, pride, and powerful action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Guild Park)
Aug
1

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Guild Park)

Join us on Friday, August 1st, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Guild Park in Toronto for a shoreline cleanup with A Greener Future!

As we wrap up our most impactful summer yet, we need your help to finish strong. So far, volunteers like you have removed over 250,000 pieces of litter from our waterways through the Love Your Lakes program this year—and we’re aiming for 400,000+ by the end of August. Let’s make every piece count for Lake Ontario, a vital source of drinking water, wildlife habitat, and natural beauty for millions.

🌟 Why This Cleanup Matters:
✅ Be part of the final stretch of our 2025 campaign
✅ Help protect Lake Ontario and nearby ecosystems
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Join a growing movement of changemakers across Ontario

📊 Track the Progress:
See how your impact fits into the bigger picture—view our Live Data Dashboard and help us reach our goal before summer ends!

🧤 What We Provide:
– All cleanup gear
– Friendly staff to guide you
– A meaningful way to give back to your community

📍 Meeting Spot: The East parking lot (Google Map)

Let’s leave a lasting legacy for Lake Ontario. Register now and help us finish the season with purpose, pride, and powerful action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Breezeway Trail)
Aug
2

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Breezeway Trail)

Join us on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Breezeway Trail in Hamilton for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event.

As we wrap up our most impactful summer yet, we need your help to finish strong. So far, volunteers like you have removed over 250,000 pieces of litter from our waterways through the Love Your Lakes program this year—and we’re aiming for 400,000+ by the end of August. Let’s make every piece count for Lake Ontario, a vital source of drinking water, wildlife habitat, and natural beauty for millions.

🌟 Why This Cleanup Matters:
✅ Be part of the final stretch of our 2025 campaign
✅ Help protect Lake Ontario and nearby ecosystems
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Join a growing movement of changemakers across Ontario

📊 Track the Progress:
See how your impact fits into the bigger picture—view our Live Data Dashboard and help us reach our goal before summer ends!

🧤 What We Provide:
– All cleanup gear
– Friendly staff to guide you
– A meaningful way to give back to your community

📍 Meeting Spot: At Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park in front of the flags. We’ll head along the trail from there (Google Map)

Let’s leave a lasting legacy for Lake Ontario. Register now and help us finish the season with purpose, pride, and powerful action. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Cherry Beach)
Aug
23

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Cherry Beach)

Join A Greener Future and TRCA on August 23rd at Cherry Beach, Toronto from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun, impactful litter cleanup that goes beyond just picking up trash.

This event is part of the Floatables Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario project supporting the Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy. The project aims to deliver public education and community actions to prevent floatable plastic and litter pollution from entering Toronto waterways and Lake Ontario.

Our mission isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s about reclaiming our natural spaces, building community, and showing that small actions lead to big environmental change. Since 2016, our volunteers have removed over 1.5 million pieces of litter from Lake Ontario's shores, and with your help, we’ll push past the next milestone!

What to Expect:

  • All supplies and equipment provided

  • An opportunity to meet like-minded community members

  • High school community service hours available

  • Note: The cost of parking is not included in registration.

We hope you’ll be a part of this eco-adventure—together, we can create a cleaner, healthier environment for all!

This event supports the Floatable Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario collaboratively delivered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, University of Toronto Trash Team, Swim Drink Fish, and A Greener Future.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the flag and sign south of the roundabout (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and show up ready to make a difference. Let’s show Lake Ontario some love! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oakville (Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park)
Jul
2

Love Your Lakes - Oakville (Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville for a community cleanup with purpose!

So far this year, our incredible volunteers have removed over 200,000 pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region—and we’re just getting started. Every cleanup is a chance to protect local wildlife, reduce pollution, and connect with others who care about the environment.

Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Make a real, visible impact in your community
✅ Meet passionate, like-minded volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Be part of a movement for cleaner lakes and parks

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All cleanup supplies: gloves, bags, and litter pickers
– Support from our friendly team
– A chance to spend time outdoors doing something that matters

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the washrooms (Google Map)

Let’s show Lake Ontario some love. Sign up today and help us protect the place we all call home. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)
Jul
2

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Marie Curtis Park in Toronto for a community cleanup with purpose!

So far this year, our incredible volunteers have removed over 200,000 pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region—and we’re just getting started. Every cleanup is a chance to protect local wildlife, reduce pollution, and connect with others who care about the environment.

Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Make a real, visible impact in your community
✅ Meet passionate, like-minded volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Be part of a movement for cleaner lakes and parks

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All cleanup supplies: gloves, bags, and litter pickers
– Support from our friendly team
– A chance to spend time outdoors doing something that matters

📍 Meeting Spot: At the end of the parking lot under the big tree (Google Map)

Let’s show Lake Ontario some love. Sign up today and help us protect the place we all call home. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakeview Park)
Jul
2

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakeview Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Lakeview Park in Oshawa for a community cleanup with purpose!

So far this year, our incredible volunteers have removed over 200,000 pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region—and we’re just getting started. Every cleanup is a chance to protect local wildlife, reduce pollution, and connect with others who care about the environment.

Why You Should Join Us:
✅ Make a real, visible impact in your community
✅ Meet passionate, like-minded volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)
✅ Be part of a movement for cleaner lakes and parks

🧤 What’s Provided:
– All cleanup supplies: gloves, bags, and litter pickers
– Support from our friendly team
– A chance to spend time outdoors doing something that matters

📍 Meeting Spot: Under the gazebo in Lakeview Park - Area A (Google Map)

Let’s show Lake Ontario some love. Sign up today and help us protect the place we all call home. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Bayfront Park)
Jul
2

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Bayfront Park)

Join us on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Bayfront Park in Hamilton for a summer shoreline cleanup that makes a lasting difference.

This year alone, volunteers like you have helped remove over 200,000 pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. Now it’s Hamilton’s turn to shine! Whether you’re a seasoned eco-warrior or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to enjoy the outdoors and give back to the lake we all rely on.

Here’s Why You Should Join:
✅ Take action to protect Lake Ontario and local wildlife
✅ Meet new people who care about the environment
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (don’t forget your form!)
✅ Be part of a growing movement for cleaner communities

🧤 What’s Provided:
– Cleanup gear: gloves, bags, and litter pickers
– Friendly team atmosphere
– A meaningful way to spend your time

📍 Meeting Spot: At the entrance to the park northeast of the parking lot (Google Map)

Let’s make waves in Hamilton. Sign up now and help keep our lakes clean and thriving! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Princess Point)
Jun
27

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Princess Point)

Join A Greener Future on Friday, June 27th, 2025 from 1 PM to 3 PM at Princess Point in Hamilton for a cleanup with a purpose!

Through the Love Your Lakes program our amazing volunteers have picked up over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. Come enjoy the outdoors and help protect the place we all love. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just curious to get involved, everyone is welcome!

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the canoe launch (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and show up ready to make a difference. Let’s show Lake Ontario some love! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Christie Pits)
Jun
26

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Christie Pits)

🌅 Back by Popular Demand – Sunset Cleanup at Christie Pits! 🌅

Join A Greener Future on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM for an evening of community, connection, and environmental impact at Christie Pits Park in Toronto. This popular spot was a hit last year, and we’re excited to be back for another unforgettable sunset cleanup!

Through our Love Your Lakes program, our dedicated volunteers have removed over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. Now, we're bringing that same energy to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just curious to get involved, everyone is welcome. 🌱

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available

📍 Meeting Spot: At the pavilion south of the washrooms (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and come ready to make a difference. Let’s keep this beautiful park clean and vibrant! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakefront Promenade Park)
Jun
26

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakefront Promenade Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow for a special Love Your Lakes cleanup at Lakefront Promenade Park! C-Tow, Canada’s leading marine assistance provider, is dedicated to keeping our waters safe and navigable for boaters, just like we’re committed to keeping them clean and healthy. Together, we’re working to protect the places we all love, from the shoreline to the open water.

Through the Love Your Lakes program, our passionate volunteers have already removed over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. With your help, we can keep that momentum going and protect the waters that boaters, beachgoers, and wildlife all depend on.

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available (bring your form!)

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the Lakefront Promenade Park Boat Launch (Google Map)

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Iroquois Beach)
Jun
26

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Iroquois Beach)

Join Alliza and Recia on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Iroquois Beach in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)
Jun
26

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Paletta Mansion)

Join Ally and Alannah on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Paletta Mansion in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the shoreline along the Discovery Walk Trail (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)
Jun
25

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Marie Curtis Park)

Join A Greener Future on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 from 3 PM to 5 PM at Marie Curtis Park in Toronto for a cleanup cleanup with a purpose!

Through the Love Your Lakes program our amazing volunteers have picked up over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. Come enjoy the fresh lake breeze and help protect the place we all love. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just curious to get involved, everyone is welcome!

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available

📍 Meeting Spot: At the end of the parking lot under the big tree (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and show up ready to make a difference. Let’s show Lake Ontario some love! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Lynde Shores)
Jun
25

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Lynde Shores)

Join Alliza and Recia on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: Trailhead at the Halls Road South parking area (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burloak Waterfront Park)
Jun
25

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (Burloak Waterfront Park)

Join Ally and Alannah on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Burloak Waterfront Park in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: Corner of the west parking lot under the big tree (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Oshawa Pier)
Jun
24

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Oshawa Pier)

Join Recia and Alliza on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Oshawa Pier in Oshawa for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail)
Jun
24

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail)

Join Ally and Alannah on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 200,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: At the trailhead sign (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Downsview Park)
Jun
22

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Downsview Park)

Join us on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Downsview Park in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our environment this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: in front of the Discovery Centre (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakefront West Park)
Jun
22

Love Your Lakes - Oshawa (Lakefront West Park)

Join Recia and Alliza on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Lakefront West Park in Oshawa for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Pier 4 Park)
Jun
22

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Pier 4 Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow for a special Love Your Lakes cleanup at Pier 4 Park! C-Tow, Canada’s leading marine assistance provider, is dedicated to keeping our waters safe and navigable for boaters, just like we’re committed to keeping them clean and healthy. Together, we’re working to protect the places we all love, from the shoreline to the open water.

Through the Love Your Lakes program, our passionate volunteers have already removed over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. With your help, we can keep that momentum going and protect the waters that boaters, beachgoers, and wildlife all depend on.

🧤 What to Expect:
– All cleanup supplies provided
– Great people & community spirit
– High school volunteer hours available (bring your form!)

📍 Meeting Spot: At the Pier 4 Park sign west of the parking Lot (Google Map)

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Richard’s Memorial Park)
Jun
22

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Richard’s Memorial Park)

Join us on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Richard’s Memorial Park in Mississauga for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: east end of the parking lot (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)
Jun
21

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Sunnyside Beach)

Join A Greener Future and TRCA on June 21st at Sunnyside Beach, Toronto from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun, impactful litter cleanup that goes beyond just picking up trash.

This event is part of the Floatables Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario project supporting the Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy. The project aims to deliver public education and community actions to prevent floatable plastic and litter pollution from entering Toronto waterways and Lake Ontario.

Our mission isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s about reclaiming our natural spaces, building community, and showing that small actions lead to big environmental change. Since 2016, our volunteers have removed over 1.4 million pieces of litter from Lake Ontario's shores, and with your help, we’ll push past the next milestone!

What to Expect:

  • All supplies and equipment provided

  • An opportunity to meet like-minded community members

  • High school community service hours available

  • Note: The cost of parking is not included in registration.

We hope you’ll be a part of this eco-adventure—together, we can create a cleaner, healthier environment for all!

This event supports the Floatable Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario collaboratively delivered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, University of Toronto Trash Team, Swim Drink Fish, and A Greener Future.

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the public washroom in the Sir Casimir Gzowski Park part of Sunnyside Beach (Google Map)

Register below, and don’t forget to dress for the weather and show up ready to make a difference. Let’s show Lake Ontario some love! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Rotary Sunrise Lake Park)
Jun
20

Love Your Lakes - Whitby (Rotary Sunrise Lake Park)

Join Alliza and Recia on Friday, June 20th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park in Whitby for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo to the southeast of the parking lot (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Burlington (LaSalle Park)
Jun
20

Love Your Lakes - Burlington (LaSalle Park)

Join Ally and Alannah on Friday, June 20th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at LaSalle Park Marina in Burlington for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: LaSalle Park Marina Parking Area near the boat launch (Google Map)

Register below and dress for the weather. Let’s make a positive impact together! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Douglas Kennedy Park)
Jun
20

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Douglas Kennedy Park)

Join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Douglas Kennedy Park in Mississauga for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: next to the washroom and playground (Google Map)

Register below and dress for the weather. Let’s make a positive impact together! 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)
Jun
19

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (Humber Bay Shores Park)

Join Maxine and Elijah on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Humber Bay Shores Park in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful sunset cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the waterfront trail just south of Car Park 534 (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Beach A)
Jun
19

Love Your Lakes - Hamilton (Beach A)

Join Ally and Alannah on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Beach A in Hamilton for a rewarding and impactful sunset cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: At Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park in front of the flags. We’ll head to the beach from there (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Beachfront Park)
Jun
19

Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Beachfront Park)

C-Tow provides 24/7 marine assistance and towing services to recreational boaters across Canada, helping keep waterways safe and accessible with services like fuel delivery, jump starts, and ungrounding.

Join A Greener Future and C-Tow for a special Love Your Lakes cleanup at Beachfront Park in Pickering for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. C-Tow, Canada’s leading marine assistance provider, is dedicated to keeping our waters safe and navigable for boaters, just like we’re committed to keeping them clean and healthy. Together, we’re working to protect the places we all love, from the shoreline to the open water.

Through the Love Your Lakes program, our passionate volunteers have already removed over 1.4 million pieces of litter from the Great Lakes region. With your help, we can keep that momentum going and protect the waters that boaters, beachgoers, and wildlife all depend on.

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the washroom and playground at the entrance to the beach (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Jack Darling Memorial Park)
Jun
18

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Jack Darling Memorial Park)

Join us on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Jack Darling Memorial Park in Mississauga for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: South of the very last parking lot that’s closest to the water (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Toronto (East Point Park)
Jun
17

Love Your Lakes - Toronto (East Point Park)

Join Maxine and Elijah on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at East Point Park in Toronto for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event. With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Parking Lot at the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary at the corner of Copperfield Road and Beechgrove Drive (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakeside Park)
Jun
13

Love Your Lakes - Mississauga (Lakeside Park)

Join us on Friday, June 13th, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Lakeside Park in Mississauga for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: Take the path through the splash pad straight toward the Lake until you get to the waterfront trail (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Frenchman’s Bay)
Jun
12

Love Your Lakes - Pickering (Frenchman’s Bay)

Join Alliza and Recia on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 85,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach southeast of the roundabout (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Rotary Park)
Jun
11

Love Your Lakes - Ajax (Rotary Park)

Join Alliza and Recia on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Rotary Park in Ajax for a rewarding and impactful cleanup event! With over 150,000 pieces of litter already removed from our waterways this year, your efforts will help us keep this momentum going!

Why Join Us?
✅ Make a tangible impact on local ecosystems
✅ Connect with like-minded, eco-conscious volunteers
✅ Earn high school volunteer hours (remember your form!)
✅ Be part of a community making a real difference

🧤 What to Expect:
– Cleanup supplies provided (gloves, bags, and pickers)
– Great conversations and a strong sense of community
– A chance to be part of the solution

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the pavillion (Google Map)

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us protect the Great Lakes, one cleanup at a time. 💚

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