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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo on the waterfront (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the main picnic shelter (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at East Point Park Bird Sanctuary in Toronto, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the picnic shelter on Remembrance Drive (Google Map)

Registration

Tracking tobacco waste to combat contraband.

This isn't just a cleanup, it's citizen science in action. It’s a research-driven event where collected cigarette waste is documented and analyzed to better understand illegal tobacco products and their impact. A Greener Future has partnered with researchers to analyze cigarette filter waste and track the presence of legal versus contraband tobacco products in our communities. Your participation helps:

✅ Combat contraband tobacco by providing real-world data on illegal products
✅ Advance scientific understanding of cigarette litter composition and environmental impact
✅ Protect local ecosystems by removing toxic waste from our shared spaces
✅ Contribute to policy change through evidence-based research

Every cigarette butt you collect becomes part of a larger dataset that informs tobacco regulation, environmental protection, and public health initiatives.

Event Details

🗓 Date: June 18, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Grassy area at 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.
✔ Closed-toed shoes
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

🧤 A hands-on research experience
You'll help collect cigarette butts during a 2-hour cleanup. After volunteers leave, our staff will process the collected materials for research analysis, no additional work required from you!

📸 Documentation for science
Collected materials are photographed and analyzed to identify filter types, brands, and compliance with Canadian tobacco regulations.

🌱 Community impact
You'll leave the site cleaner, safer, and more beautiful while contributing to important environmental and public health research.

👥 Friendly atmosphere
Join a welcoming community of volunteers who care about environmental action and scientific discovery. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a cleanup veteran, you'll find your place here.

Register Now

Register now to join this research cleanup and make your volunteer hours count for science. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

About This Research Partnership

A Greener Future is proud to partner with Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Inc. (RBH) to conduct qualitative analysis of cigarette litter in Canada. This research addresses a critical gap in tobacco science by tracking real-world product use through environmental waste analysis, which contributes to broader efforts to understand and reduce illegal tobacco products in Canada.

Key research goals:

• Identify the proportion of legal versus contraband tobacco products

• Monitor changes in filter types as regulations evolve

• Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literature on tobacco waste

• Support evidence-based policy development

Your participation makes this research possible. Together, we're building a cleaner, healthier future through citizen science.

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Park, at the end of Carlton St. off of the main walking path (Google Map)

Registration

Join A Greener Future at the Ajax Farmers Market to learn more about our Love Your Lakes program and how you can get involved in protecting Lake Ontario.

Our team will be on-site to chat about shoreline cleanups, litter data, volunteer opportunities, and the impact we’re making across the region this season. Stop by our booth to ask questions, meet the team, and find out how small actions can add up to cleaner parks, beaches, and waterways.

Whether you’re already a volunteer or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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.

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect the environment and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Park, South of the Trinity Community Centre (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: On the grass before the pier (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Park, near Carlaw Ave./Strathcona Ave. and the Bike Share docking station (Google Map)

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup along the Chedoke Radial Trail in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect our waterways and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

✔ A short welcome and orientation
✔ Guided hiking cleanup
✔ All cleanup supplies provided
✔ Friendly staff and a supportive community atmosphere

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: at the start of the trail by the parking lot (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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.

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Where the waterfront trail meets the beach (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: In the Park, beside the public bathrooms, south of the Horse Stables. (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: On the beach (Google Map)

Registration

🌅 Sunset Cleanup at Christie Pits! 🌅

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Under the shelter behind the washrooms (Google Map)

Registration

Tracking tobacco waste to combat contraband.

This isn't just a cleanup, it's citizen science in action. It’s a research-driven event where collected cigarette waste is documented and analyzed to better understand illegal tobacco products and their impact. A Greener Future has partnered with researchers to analyze cigarette filter waste and track the presence of legal versus contraband tobacco products in our communities. Your participation helps:

✅ Combat contraband tobacco by providing real-world data on illegal products
✅ Advance scientific understanding of cigarette litter composition and environmental impact
✅ Protect local ecosystems by removing toxic waste from our shared spaces
✅ Contribute to policy change through evidence-based research

Every cigarette butt you collect becomes part of a larger dataset that informs tobacco regulation, environmental protection, and public health initiatives.

Event Details

🗓 Date: June 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.
✔ Closed-toed shoes
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

🧤 A hands-on research experience
You'll help collect cigarette butts during a 2-hour cleanup. After volunteers leave, our staff will process the collected materials for research analysis, no additional work required from you!

📸 Documentation for science
Collected materials are photographed and analyzed to identify filter types, brands, and compliance with Canadian tobacco regulations.

🌱 Community impact
You'll leave the site cleaner, safer, and more beautiful while contributing to important environmental and public health research.

👥 Friendly atmosphere
Join a welcoming community of volunteers who care about environmental action and scientific discovery. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a cleanup veteran, you'll find your place here.

Register Now

Register now to join this research cleanup and make your volunteer hours count for science. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

About This Research Partnership

A Greener Future is proud to partner with Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Inc. (RBH) to conduct qualitative analysis of cigarette litter in Canada. This research addresses a critical gap in tobacco science by tracking real-world product use through environmental waste analysis, which contributes to broader efforts to understand and reduce illegal tobacco products in Canada.

Key research goals:

• Identify the proportion of legal versus contraband tobacco products

• Monitor changes in filter types as regulations evolve

• Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literature on tobacco waste

• Support evidence-based policy development

Your participation makes this research possible. Together, we're building a cleaner, healthier future through citizen science.

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect waterways and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the High Park sign (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: At Reg Wheeler Park toward the waterfront trail (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: On the boardwalk (Google Map)

Registration

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

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

📍 Meeting Spot: Beside the washrooms (Google Map)

Registration

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

Join us for a Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanup at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario and connected waterways.

Our 2026 season is gaining momentum, and every cleanup brings us closer to cleaner shorelines, stronger communities, and our milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter since A Greener Future began. Whether you’re returning for another cleanup or joining us for the first time, you’ll be part of a growing movement taking real action for the lake we all rely on.

Why Join This Cleanup

🌊 Help protect Lake Ontario’s shoreline and local wildlife
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, community-powered environmental initiative
📊 Contribute to real litter data used for research, education, and advocacy
🔁 Come back, build momentum, and see the impact grow week by week
🎓 Earn high school volunteer hours, if applicable

What to Expect

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

No experience needed! Just dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and come ready to help.

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

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at the Port Credit Lighthouse in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Next to the lighthouse (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Coronation Park in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the main picnic shelter (Google Map)

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Port Credit Memorial Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Near the Park Map at the entrance to the Park (Google Map)

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

Registration

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Beach A in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park (Google Map)

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Beach C in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At Reg Wheeler Park toward the waterfront trail (Google Map)

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

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

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

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

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub (Google Map)

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

Register below to save your spot. We can’t wait to clean up with you!

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

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Jack Darling Memorial Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Tracking tobacco waste to combat contraband.

This isn't just a cleanup, it's citizen science in action. It’s a research-driven event where collected cigarette waste is documented and analyzed to better understand illegal tobacco products and their impact. A Greener Future has partnered with researchers to analyze cigarette filter waste and track the presence of legal versus contraband tobacco products in our communities. Your participation helps:

✅ Combat contraband tobacco by providing real-world data on illegal products
✅ Advance scientific understanding of cigarette litter composition and environmental impact
✅ Protect local ecosystems by removing toxic waste from our shared spaces
✅ Contribute to policy change through evidence-based research

Every cigarette butt you collect becomes part of a larger dataset that informs tobacco regulation, environmental protection, and public health initiatives.

Event Details

🗓 Date: July 10, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Grassy area across from the front entrance of the hospital. Google Map
👥 Your Event Host: Ella & Nicole will be there to welcome you!

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

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

🧤 A hands-on research experience
You'll help collect cigarette butts during a 2-hour cleanup. After volunteers leave, our staff will process the collected materials for research analysis, no additional work required from you!

📸 Documentation for science
Collected materials are photographed and analyzed to identify filter types, brands, and compliance with Canadian tobacco regulations.

🌱 Community impact
You'll leave the site cleaner, safer, and more beautiful while contributing to important environmental and public health research.

👥 Friendly atmosphere
Join a welcoming community of volunteers who care about environmental action and scientific discovery. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a cleanup veteran, you'll find your place here.

Register Now

Register now to join this research cleanup and make your volunteer hours count for science. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

About This Research Partnership

A Greener Future is proud to partner with Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Inc. (RBH) to conduct qualitative analysis of cigarette litter in Canada. This research addresses a critical gap in tobacco science by tracking real-world product use through environmental waste analysis, which contributes to broader efforts to understand and reduce illegal tobacco products in Canada.

Key research goals:

• Identify the proportion of legal versus contraband tobacco products

• Monitor changes in filter types as regulations evolve

• Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literature on tobacco waste

• Support evidence-based policy development

Your participation makes this research possible. Together, we're building a cleaner, healthier future through citizen science.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Under the shelter behind the washrooms (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Van Wagner’s Beach in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at the Brant Street Pier in Burlington, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: On the grass before the pier (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Richard's Memorial Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Lakeside Park in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Tannery Park in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup along the Chedoke Radial Trail in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the trail while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Coronation Park in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: In front of the main picnic shelter (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup along the Mountain Brow Trail in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the trail while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Oak Knoll Park & Buttermilk Falls Parking Lot (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at JJ Plaus Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at St. Lawrence Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at South Shell Park Beach in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the base of the Petro Canada Pier (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Rattray Marsh in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Where the waterfront trail meets the beach (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: Under the shelter behind the washrooms (Google Map)

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Confederation Park in Hamilton where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Douglas Kennedy Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Burloak Waterfront Park in Burlington where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Tracking tobacco waste to combat contraband.

This isn't just a cleanup, it's citizen science in action. It’s a research-driven event where collected cigarette waste is documented and analyzed to better understand illegal tobacco products and their impact. A Greener Future has partnered with researchers to analyze cigarette filter waste and track the presence of legal versus contraband tobacco products in our communities. Your participation helps:

✅ Combat contraband tobacco by providing real-world data on illegal products
✅ Advance scientific understanding of cigarette litter composition and environmental impact
✅ Protect local ecosystems by removing toxic waste from our shared spaces
✅ Contribute to policy change through evidence-based research

Every cigarette butt you collect becomes part of a larger dataset that informs tobacco regulation, environmental protection, and public health initiatives.

Event Details

🗓 Date: July 23, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Grassy area at 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.
✔ Closed-toed shoes
✔ Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated while we clean up! 💧

All cleanup equipment will be provided!

🔹 What to Expect

🧤 A hands-on research experience
You'll help collect cigarette butts during a 2-hour cleanup. After volunteers leave, our staff will process the collected materials for research analysis, no additional work required from you!

📸 Documentation for science
Collected materials are photographed and analyzed to identify filter types, brands, and compliance with Canadian tobacco regulations.

🌱 Community impact
You'll leave the site cleaner, safer, and more beautiful while contributing to important environmental and public health research.

👥 Friendly atmosphere
Join a welcoming community of volunteers who care about environmental action and scientific discovery. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a cleanup veteran, you'll find your place here.

Register Now

Register now to join this research cleanup and make your volunteer hours count for science. We will never share your email and won’t send you unsolicited messages, we only contact you regarding events you’ve registered for.

About This Research Partnership

A Greener Future is proud to partner with Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Inc. (RBH) to conduct qualitative analysis of cigarette litter in Canada. This research addresses a critical gap in tobacco science by tracking real-world product use through environmental waste analysis, which contributes to broader efforts to understand and reduce illegal tobacco products in Canada.

Key research goals:

• Identify the proportion of legal versus contraband tobacco products

• Monitor changes in filter types as regulations evolve

• Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literature on tobacco waste

• Support evidence-based policy development

Your participation makes this research possible. Together, we're building a cleaner, healthier future through citizen science.

Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Lakefront Promenade Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Gage Park in Hamilton, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Lakeside Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at Bronte Beach in Oakville, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

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

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Join us for a Love Your Lakes cleanup at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga, where volunteers will come together to protect Lake Ontario, local green spaces, and the waterways connected to them.

At this event, volunteers will remove litter from the shoreline and surrounding park area while helping A Greener Future collect important data about what is ending up in the environment. This data helps us better understand litter trends and work toward long-term solutions.

A Greener Future is closing in on a huge milestone: 10 million pieces of litter removed since 2014. This total includes all of our cleanup programs, including Love Your Lakes, the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, Nurdle Hunts, corporate cleanups, and community events.

No experience is needed. Our team will provide supplies, a quick orientation, and support throughout the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water.

High school students can earn community service hours.

📍 Meeting Spot: At the gazebo (Google Map)

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Join A Greener Future at the Ajax Farmers Market to learn more about our Love Your Lakes program and how you can get involved in protecting Lake Ontario.

Our team will be on-site to chat about shoreline cleanups, litter data, volunteer opportunities, and the impact we’re making across the region this season. Stop by our booth to ask questions, meet the team, and find out how small actions can add up to cleaner parks, beaches, and waterways.

Whether you’re already a volunteer or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!