Planting and Plogging
Community Volunteer Event
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In 2022 and 2023, Canada Running Series and the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon have raised over $65,000 for Trans Canada Trail and Trees for Life. In celebration of our partnership and our ongoing fundraising success, we welcome you to join us for an afternoon of planting and plogging, as we give back to our city's natural environment.
Registration
Tree Planting Closed
Join Trees for Life and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in planting native trees and shrubs.
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Free
Plogging (Varying Distances) Closed
Join the Trans Canada Trail and our community race ambassadors in a plogging route to help keep our Toronto waterfront clean!
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Free
Event Details
This volunteer event is free, however space is limited and registration is required. When registering, please use a valid email address so that we can keep you up to date on the event.
What to Bring:
- Please bring a reusable water bottle - we will have water on site for refilling.
- Bring layers and plan for the weather - this event occurs rain or shine.
- A positive attitude and team spirit!
What not to Bring:
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- We will provide all the planting and plogging equipment you require - however volunteers are welcome to bring their own work gloves and/or PPE if desired.
Cancellation Policy
This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to extreme and/or unsafe weather conditions, we will email you the morning of the event.
Participant Safety
The safety of our participants and staff remains our top priority. During a time when there is possible risk of exposure to COVID-19 where people are present, the event will follow current public health advice and provincial guidelines at the time the event takes place. Self-screening for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 prior to attending the event is encouraged but is not required to participate. Should you exhibit symptoms or feel unwell, we ask that you do not attend.
Personal information collected during this session is governed by and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom Protection of Privacy Act, and is collected to support the Community Stewardship Program provided by TRCA under the Conservation Authorities Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (416) 661-6600x 5216.
What is "Plogging?"
The term plogging is a combination of the Swedish words "plocka" meaning "to pick" and the term "jogga" meaning "to jog". The idea has been popularized in the last few years, through sustainability movements and increasing global concern with pollution and the climate crisis.
For those interested in joining the event, we welcome those of all abilities choosing to run, jog, walk, and those participating with the use of an assistive device.
Address: Tommy Thompson Park Pavillion, 3 Leslie Street, Toronto
By Car: The park entrance is located at Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue. This is five minutes east of the DVP/Gardiner junction along Lake Shore Blvd East.
Parking: There is a free parking lot at the Tommy Thompson Park entrance. Street parking is also available on Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue.
By TTC: Tommy Thompson Park is a 5 minute walk from the Commissioner’s Street bus stop at Commissioner’s and Leslie. This stop is serviced by the 83 Jones Southbound bus. Route 83 runs between Donlands Station on Subway Line 2 and Commissioner’s Street. Connections with Streetcar routes 501, 502, 503 and 506, and bus routes 56 and 31B along the scheduled route.
By foot/bike: The Martin Goodman Trail/Waterfront Trail passes Tommy Thompson Park between Woodbine Beach and Cherry Beach. This is a multi-use trail.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Canada Running Series
- Website
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