TRCA Stewardship Events
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Event Name: Garlic Mustard Removal (Stephen Lewis S.S. Students)
Event Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Event Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description: Celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity by helping us pull out invasive Garlic Mustard plants. We will provide training, gloves and bags.
Cost: Volunteer
Location: Baker’s Woods (Baker’s Sugar Bush), 91 Thornhill Woods Drive, Vaughan L4J 8R5
Meeting Spot: Meet at trail entrance
Contact: Randi Shulman, rshulman@trca.on.ca, or 416.661.6600 x 5765
Spots available: 25
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Event Name: Garlic Mustard Removal (Community Members)
Event Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Event Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description: Celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity by helping us pull out invasive Garlic Mustard plants. We will provide training, gloves and bags.
Cost: Volunteer
Location: Baker’s Woods (Baker’s Sugar Bush), 91 Thornhill Woods Drive, Vaughan L4J 8R5
Meeting Spot: Meet at trail entrance
Contact: Randi Shulman, rshulman@trca.on.ca or 416.661.6600 x 5765
Spots available: 27
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Event Name: Greening Your Grounds: Learn about Native Plants - NEW DATE!
Event Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Event Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Description: Native plants can add dazzling elements of colour and shape to any garden. You will leave this workshop with the inspiration and know-how to create your own natural garden oasis.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Cyril Clark Public Library, 20 Loafer's Lake Lane, Brampton
Meeting Spot: (Map)
Contact: If registration is full, please call Erin Bullis at 416-661-6600 X5644 to be placed on a waiting list.
Spots available: 21
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Event Name: Greening Your Grounds: Creating Rain Gardens and Dry Riverbeds
Event Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Description: Rain gardens may look like regular gardens, but they are actually so much more! Dry riverbeds can add interest and function to an otherwise typical garden. Join us to learn how to create or update your garden. Can’t find a babysitter? Supervised kids’ activities will be available during the workshop. For children ages 3 and up.
Cost: FREE, but call 905-477-5530 to register. Space is limited.
Location: Markham Museum (9350 Markham Road ON, L3P 3J3)
Meeting Spot: Markham Museum Transportation Hall (Map)
Contact: City of Markham Call Centre 905-477-5530
Spots available: 41
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Event Name: Take Pride in Pickering
Event Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Event Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Our community members are invited to help plant wildflowers and build birdhouses on Take Pride in Pickering Day to add to the naturalization area and wildlife corrdior in Alex Robertson Park. This event is a joint venture of Ontario Power Generation, the City of Pickering, Toronto and Region Conservation and other partners in Environmental Stewardship Pickering. What you should bring: - Shoes, boots and clothes appropriate for the weather. - Please bring gloves if you have them.
Cost: FREE
Location: Alex Robertson Park
Meeting Spot: The park is located on the west side of Sandy Beach Road south of Bayly Stree - meet in the parking lot. (Map)
Contact: Mary Williams 416-661-6600 ext. 5753 or mwilliams@trca.on.ca
Spots available: 50
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Event Name: Marie Curtis Forest Restoration Planting
Event Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Event Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Description: Help protect and restore a mature forest at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek.
Cost: FREE
Location: Marie Curtis Park, Toronto
Meeting Spot: Enter the park from Lake Shore Blvd. W., meet in the southern-most parking lot on the west side of Etobicoke Creek (Map)
Contact: Joanna Parsons, jparsons@trca.on.ca
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Event Name: Mill Pond Splash
Event Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013
Event Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Description: Join us as we celebrate the Don River watershed at the 15th annual Mill Pond Splash, a FREE eco-festival. Mill Pond Splash is a lively, family oriented event showcasing environmental conservation and our natural heritage. With a children's activity zone, live music, native wildlife shows, tree and shrub planting, a local food market, and environmental displays - there's lots to see and do! For more information visit www.trca.on.ca/millpondsplash/
Cost: FREE
Location: Mill Pond Park, near downtown Richmond Hill
Meeting Spot: Intersection of Mill Street and Trench Street. Free parking is available in the lot opposite Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, on Trench Street. (Map)
Contact: Michael Charendoff at 416-661-6600 ext. 5280 or mcharendoff@trca.on.ca
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Event Name: Creating a Beautiful Garden with Native Plants
Event Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Event Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Description: This presentation will introduce you to native plants that will add dazzling elements of colour and shape to your garden. You will leave this workshop with the inspiration and know-how to create your own natural garden oasis.
Cost: FREE
Location: Caledon Community Complex (6215 Old Church Rd, Caledon East, ON, L7C 1J7)
Meeting Spot: (Map)
Contact: Healthy Yards Coordinator, 416-661-6600 x5786
Spots available: 19
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Event Name: Greening Your Grounds: Rain Barrels
Event Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Description: Rain barrels are a simple, inexpensive way to make use of the rain water that falls on your property. Join us to learn how to install and use a rain barrel, as well as some ways to add a punch of creative flair to your barrel! Can’t find a babysitter? Supervised kids’ activities will be available during the workshop. For children ages 3 and up.
Cost: FREE, but call 905-477-5530 to register. Space is limited.
Location: Markham Museum (9350 Markham Road ON, L3P 3J3)
Meeting Spot: Markham Museum Transportation Hall (Map)
Contact: City of Markham Call Centre 905-477-5530
Spots available: 32
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