As partners of London Clean & Green, the London Environmental Network and ReForest London are inviting members of our network to join us for a tidy up of the Westminster Ponds Centre (WPC).
Important Reminders
- Safety first - do what you can, at the pace you like
- We will be collecting litter and debris that is harmful to wildlife and water quality. In the past we have encountered items such as plastic bags, cigarette butts, masks, cans, clothing - you may be surprised what you’ll find!
- The clean up location includes grassy and wooded areas, hills and embankments along the river, and walking paths. Please only clean up in areas you are comfortable doing so.
- In some cases you may encounter people living rough or urban camps, please be respectful, steer clear and do not enter their space.
- It is common during clean ups to encounter broken glass, needles and other related items, please do not handle these items unless you are trained or feel comfortable doing so. There will be a hazardous materials disposal bin available.
What to Bring
- Dress for the weather and wear layers
- Sturdy gloves
- Long socks and pants
- Sturdy, close toed boots or shoes
- Warm and breathable clothing you can bend and move in
- Reusable water bottle
- Garbage bags will be provided
Where to meet:
- We will meet at the Bruce Pavilion Building, 944 Western Counties Rd.
- Enter into the Westminster Ponds Centre from Commissioners Rd.
Agenda
9:00 AM: Introductions and safety guidelines
9:15 AM: Clean up
10:40 AM: Meet back at meeting spot, pile up waste, group photos
11:00 AM: Finished
Getting There:
As this is an environmental activity, we strongly encourage you to carpool, bike, or take public transit!
- Plan your bus route
- Plan your bike route
- Street parking available around the WPC
London Clean & Green is a community and business partnership campaign that has been promoting litter prevention, encouraging community clean-ups, and helping organize environmental projects in April around Earth Day in London, Ontario Canada for 30 years!
Find more information on this year's events here.
