With the rapid disappearance of the snow, we hope you have enjoyed exploring the Vale of Avoca and other local ravines as they start to come back to life. For two weekends in April, we are continuing the tradition of an end-to-end cleanup of the Vale of Avoca, aiming to remove all the litter that has accumulated since the fall. This year’s Spring cleanup will take place over two weekends, running from 9:00 AM to noon on each of four days.
FIRST ROUND
Dates: Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19
Start-time: 9:00 AM
Finish: noon
MEETING PLACE: We’ll have a welcome table at the Jeffrey Mann Landing where Heath Street East runs eastward from Yonge and reaches the ravine (behind Deer Park School). For those coming from other directions, you can make your way to the bottom of the ravine’s north end. A group will also meet at Heath Crescent west of the ravine.
SECOND ROUND
Dates: Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26
Start-time: 9:00 AM
Finish: noon
MEETING PLACE: Our welcome table will be on the east side of Avoca Ave. near the gated entrance to the paved trail that goes down into the ravine, just south of Pleasant Blvd.
WHAT TO BRING: solid footwear or work boots, work gloves, weather appropriate clothing; safety glasses are a good idea. We have some gloves available if you don’t have any. A trash grabber can also come in handy.
Garbage bags will be provided to participants.
Our organizing committee will monitor the weather and will circulate a notification if the weather is so bad to warrant cancellation or postponement. Otherwise we hope to see you out there! And you don’t need to commit to all four days – even if you’re just passing through the ravine, please pick up a stray coffee lid if you should spot one. Every bit counts!
We’ll be happy to confirm volunteer hours for high school students. You may even receive a coveted Vale of Avoca button or sticker.
Send any questions you might have to .
