Let’s show some love to Tommy Thompson Park. This cleanup is a simple way to take action locally: meet people, get outside, and make a real difference in our shared shoreline space. This event is in partnership with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, and everyone is welcome to join.

Why Join This Cleanup

• Help remove shoreline litter and protect local wildlife and waterways

• Meet neighbours and enjoy a positive, community-powered afternoon outdoors

• Earn high school community service volunteer hours

What to Expect

• A quick welcome and safety briefing at the meeting spot

• A guided cleanup with AGF staff available for questions

• All equipment provided

• A friendly, inclusive atmosphere: come solo, with friends, or bring the family

What to bring:
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the Tommy Thompson Park Nature Centre (Google Map)

Register

Event Details

🗓 Date: March 25, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Across from the front entrance of the hospital. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Event Details

🗓 Date: March 25, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Let’s show some love to Port Hope East Beach. This cleanup is a simple way to take action locally: meet people, get outside, and make a real difference in our shared shoreline space. This event is in partnership wth the Green Party of Ontario and everyone is welcome to join.

Why Join This Cleanup

• Help remove shoreline litter and protect local wildlife and waterways

• Meet neighbours and enjoy a positive, community-powered afternoon outdoors

• Earn high school community service volunteer hours

What to Expect

• A quick welcome and safety briefing at the meeting spot

• A guided cleanup with AGF staff available for questions

• All equipment provided

• A friendly, inclusive atmosphere: come solo, with friends, or bring the family

What to bring:
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle.

📍 Meeting Spot: South of the parking lot near the East Beach sign (Google Map)

Register

A Greener Future is a nonpartisan environmental nonprofit. Our collaboration partners help make community cleanups possible, and this event is focused solely on hands-on environmental action.

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 1, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: The south end of the parking lot by the big willow tree. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Rochelle will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 2, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: In front of the public washrooms. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

This event is in partnership with: Green Team Brantford

Be sure to follow Green Team Brantford on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date information about their work.

🗓 Date: April 4, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Grass lawn area on Elizabeth St. (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Green Team Brantford will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Gloves – Any kind will do! Reusable, gardening, or disposable.
✔ An Upcycled Container – Old jars, coffee canisters, yogurt tubs… get creative! ♻️
✔ Optional: A litter picker (if you have one) for extra ease. We will have some extras on-site.
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check-in.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 7, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Meeting Location: On the trail next to the Mcclarnan Public Parking (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 9, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Outside of the Hudson’s Bay doors (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 11, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Front steps of the Ripley’s Aquarium (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: The AGF team will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up!
✔ Wear Gloves – reusable or single-use, whatever you have!
✔ A Container or Bag to put Butts in – grocery bag, yogurt container, coffee can, etc.

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

• You can also bring butts that you previously collected to drop off at this event.

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 12, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: At the High Park sign (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

This event is in partnership with: Green Team Brantford

Be sure to follow Green Team Brantford on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date information about their work.

🗓 Date: April 12, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: In the Square (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Green Team Brantford will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Gloves – Any kind will do! Reusable, gardening, or disposable.
✔ An Upcycled Container – Old jars, coffee canisters, yogurt tubs… get creative! ♻️
✔ Optional: A litter picker (if you have one) for extra ease. We will have some extras on-site.
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check-in.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 14, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Meeting Location: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 16, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: The East side of the parking lot that’s closest to the Oshawa Museum. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

This event is in partnership with: Green Team Brantford

Be sure to follow Green Team Brantford on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date information about their work.

🗓 Date: April 19, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: North parking lot in front of LCBO, beside Montana's lot (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Green Team Brantford will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Gloves – Any kind will do! Reusable, gardening, or disposable.
✔ An Upcycled Container – Old jars, coffee canisters, yogurt tubs… get creative! ♻️
✔ Optional: A litter picker (if you have one) for extra ease. We will have some extras on-site.
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check-in.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 21, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: North entrance to Oshawa City Hall. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Greg and Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 22, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Outside of the BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 23, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 25, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Across from the front entrance of the hospital. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 25, 2026 / le 25 avril 2026
⏰ Meeting Time / Heure de la rencontre: 11:00 AM / 11h
📍 Meeting Location / Lieu de la rencontre: Starting at the entrance of Lionel-Groulx Metro Station/ Commençant à l’entrée de la station Lionel-Groulx Google Map
👥 Your Event Host / Hôtesse de l’événement: Stefania will be there to welcome you! / Stefania sera là pour vous accueillir!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Gloves – Any kind will do! Reusable, gardening, or disposable.
✔ An Upcycled Container – Old jars, coffee canisters, yogurt tubs… get creative! ♻️
✔ Optional: A litter picker (if you have one) for extra ease. We will have some extras on-site.
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check-in with Stefania.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

🔹 Ce qu'il faut apporter
✔ Gants – N'importe quel type fera l'affaire! Réutilisables, de jardinage ou jetables.
✔ Un contenant recyclé – Vieilles bocaux, contenants de café, pots de yogourt… soyez créatifs! ♻️
✔ Optionnel : Un ramasse-déchets – (si vous en avez un) pour plus de facilité. Nous aurons des extras sur place.
✔ Vêtements adaptés à la météo – Habillez-vous confortablement selon les conditions.
✔ Bouteille d'eau réutilisable – Restez hydraté pendant qu'on nettoie! 💧

🔹 À quoi s'attendre

• À votre arrivée, enregistrez-vous.

• On passera en revue les conseils de sécurité et les instructions avant de commencer le nettoyage.

• Ensuite, c’est le moment de ramasser les mégots! 🚬♻️ Voyons combien on peut nettoyer ensemble.

Inscrivez-vous maintenant

Pour participer, veuillez remplir le court formulaire d’inscription ci-dessous. Vous recevrez une confirmation par email, un rappel avant l’événement, et vous pourrez vous enregistrer à votre arrivée afin que votre contribution soit comptée dans notre total national.

Nous ne partagerons jamais votre email et ne vous enverrons aucun message non sollicité — nous vous contacterons uniquement pour les événements auxquels vous vous êtes inscrit(e).

🎉 Nous avons hâte de vous voir et de faire une différence. Montrons à quel point de petites actions peuvent être puissantes quand on travaille ensemble!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 25, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: South edge of the parking lot (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

This event is in partnership with: Green Team Brantford

Be sure to follow Green Team Brantford on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date information about their work.

🗓 Date: April 26, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Casino parking lot off of Market St. South (Google Map)
👥 Your Event Host: Green Team Brantford will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Gloves – Any kind will do! Reusable, gardening, or disposable.
✔ An Upcycled Container – Old jars, coffee canisters, yogurt tubs… get creative! ♻️
✔ Optional: A litter picker (if you have one) for extra ease. We will have some extras on-site.
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check-in.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

EcoFair Toronto is returning this spring, and we’re excited to share a save-the-date for this much-loved sustainability event. Traditionally held each November at Wychwood Barns, EcoFair Toronto is moving to Evergreen Brick Works and hosting its next event on April 26th, aligning perfectly with Earth Month.

EcoFair Toronto is a free, family-friendly event that brings together environmental nonprofits, green businesses, makers, and community organizations from across the city. Visitors can expect inspiring exhibits, hands-on activities, workshops, and practical ideas for living more sustainably.

A Greener Future will be part of this year’s EcoFair Toronto, we’d love to connect in person, share our programs, and chat about how you can take action to protect our environment.

For more information on the EcoFair, visit their website: https://ecofairtoronto.org/

Help us Build a Bench — one cigarette butt at a time.

This April, A Greener Future is challenging communities across Canada to help us collect 1 million cigarette butts during the 2026 UNSMOKE Butt Blitz. Why? Because that’s how many recycled cigarette butts it takes to build a real park bench through TerraCycle.

By joining this cleanup, you’re not just removing toxic litter from the environment; you’re helping turn pollution into something lasting, useful, and public.

Every butt collected at this event counts toward our national goal.

Event Details

🗓 Date: April 28, 2025
⏰ Meeting Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: At the West Parking Lot just south of the hospital. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Greg & Recia will be there to welcome you!

🔹 What to Bring
✔ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress comfortably for the conditions.
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

• Upon arrival, check in with the event host.

• We’ll go over safety tips and instructions before kicking off the cleanup.

• Then, it’s time to collect those butts! 🚬♻️ Let’s see how much we can clean up together!

Register Now

To participate, please complete the quick registration form below. You’ll get an email registration confirmation, a reminder before the event, and you’ll be able to check in when you arrive so we can count your contribution toward our national total. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you out there making a difference. Let’s show how powerful small actions can be when we work together!

Join A Greener Future and our longtime partners at Paddle Niagara for the first Love Your Lakes cleanup of the 2026 season at Queen’s Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

This kickoff event brings together our full summer team, returning volunteers, and new faces alike to launch a season of shoreline cleanups protecting Lake Ontario and connected waterways. Whether it’s your first cleanup or your tenth year joining us, this is where the momentum starts.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Be part of the official Love Your Lakes season kickoff
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Next to the famous gazebo (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Jones Beach in St. Catharines, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Hamilton Beach A, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: The flags at Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Burlington Beach, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Front entrance to the park (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Pier 4 Park in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Pier 4 Park in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Filter Felon

Calling all Climate Investigators! Join A Greener Future for Toronto Climate Week's most engaging environmental action experience. Your mission: investigate the Filter Felon - cigarette butts that are fooling everyone into thinking they're biodegradable while poisoning Lake Ontario.

This 2-hour climate investigation combines a hands-on shoreline cleanup (90 minutes) with detective work (15 minutes) as you collect evidence and uncover how these toxic tricksters connect tobacco farming, plastic manufacturing, and water contamination to climate change. You'll remove real litter while learning how each piece tells a climate story.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the Woodbine bathing station (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Consumption Catalyst

Attention Climate Investigators! We're pursuing the Consumption Catalyst - food wrappers that enable overconsumption while resisting all attempts at recycling. These multi-material criminals combine plastic, aluminum, and paper to create permanent pollution while driving the consumption patterns that fuel climate change.

Join this 2-hour investigation at Humber Bay Park West: 90 minutes of gathering evidence (shoreline cleanup) plus 15 minutes of analyzing how packaging design manipulates consumer behaviour and requires energy-intensive mining and petroleum processing. You'll protect this restored waterfront while learning about zero-waste solutions.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At Car Park 526 on Google Maps (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Carbon Traveller

Climate Investigators, we need your help cracking a high-profile case! The Carbon Traveller - the plastic bottle - has been swindling the public with promises of convenience while carrying an 82-gram carbon footprint for just 12 minutes of use.

This 2-hour investigation at Coronation Park includes 90 minutes of evidence collection (shoreline cleanup) and 15 minutes piecing together this criminal's journey from oil extraction through global shipping to 450-year decomposition. You'll remove real pollution while discovering why Toronto's excellent tap water makes bottled water an unnecessary climate crime.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the picnic pavilion along Rememberance Drive (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Caffeinated Culprit

Climate Investigators needed! We're tracking a suspect that fuels Toronto every morning and pollutes our shoreline every afternoon: the Caffeinated Culprit. These disposable coffee cups are master criminals, disguising themselves as recyclable while hiding plastic linings that make recycling difficult.

Join our 2-hour investigation at Cherry Beach - 90 minutes collecting evidence (shoreline cleanup), followed by 15 minutes of analyzing the culprit's fossil fuel origins and a 15-minute lifespan that creates 20+ years of pollution. You'll make a real environmental impact while uncovering the climate conspiracy behind convenience culture.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the flag and sign next to the roundabout and public washroom (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The E-Waste Escapee

Climate Investigators, we need assistance with the file on the E-Waste Escapee - vapes that represent the ultimate climate conspiracy. These high-tech criminals combine destructive lithium mining, fossil fuel plastics, global manufacturing, and planned obsolescence all in one disposable package.

This 2-hour investigation at Bluffer's Beach: 90 minutes collecting evidence from Toronto's most popular social beach (shoreline cleanup), plus 15 minutes connecting throwaway technology to the future of environmental challenges. You'll clean up the consequences of consumer trends while learning about the full lifecycle of disposable electronics.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Nurdle Network

This case takes us deep into the climate underworld! Climate Investigators needed to expose the Nurdle Network - tiny pre-production plastic pellets that are the building blocks of all plastic crimes. These micro-criminals escape during manufacturing to become 1 million times more toxic than the surrounding water.

Your 2-hour mission at Marie Curtis Park: 90 minutes hunting for these elusive pieces of evidence (specialized shoreline cleanup) plus 15 minutes connecting industrial negligence to ecosystem infiltration. You'll use special investigation tools to find evidence invisible to most people while learning about corporate accountability.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the Lake end of the 42nd Street Parking lot under the Willow tree (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Forever Fragment

Climate Investigators, this case is critical! The Forever Fragment - polystyrene foam - is infiltrating one of Toronto's most important wildlife habitats. These criminals shatter into countless pieces, making complete cleanup impossible while disrupting the ecosystems that naturally fight climate change.

Join this 2-hour investigation at East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, an Environmentally Significant Area: 90 minutes protecting critical habitat through evidence collection (shoreline cleanup), plus 15 minutes analyzing how foam production connects to fossil fuels and ecosystem destruction. You'll defend migratory bird habitat while learning about compostable alternatives.

No prior detective experience required! All investigation equipment will be provided. Perfect for first-time volunteers, families, students (community service hours available), and anyone seeking climate action with immediate, visible results.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Bird Sanctuary parking lot (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) transforms the city into a global stage for climate solutions by uniting Canada's climate ecosystem and welcoming international partners to participate in a week of cross-sector collaboration. The week positions Toronto as a leading climate hub and connects Canada’s climate efforts with the world.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Woodbine Beach in Toronto, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Beside the Woodbine Bathing Station (Google Map)

Registration

Registration for this event will open in April 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Cherry Beach in Toronto, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

This community cleanup is part of our 2026 Love Your Lakes season, bringing hands-on environmental action to beaches and waterfronts across the region. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Take part in a community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real environmental data used for research and advocacy
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours (bring your form!)

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided shoreline cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and community atmosphere

No experience needed, just dress for the weather and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Registration for this event will open in May 2026. We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates and secure your spot once registration opens.