You’re Invited: Toronto Neighbourhood Greening Workshops Feb.25 & 26, 2012

LEAF – Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests informs us about Toronto and Region Conservation Authority‘s (TRCA’s) upcoming FREE events:

Visions for a Green Neighbourhood:

Neighbourhood Greening Workshop

FREE

February 25 – 26

Join TRCA and our partners to help create a Neighbourhood Greening Plan for your community. Share your visions and help put ideas into action

• Bring the family for enviro-themed kids’ activities

• Local experts and designers will present innovative ideas and examples of greening projects in your community

• Fill out a survey and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Home Depot

• Learn about ways to save money

• Cost: FREE. Light refreshments will be provided

“Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is joining forces with community partners to work on neighbourhood greening improvement projects in three areas of Scarborough and we want your input.

Contribute to a green vision for your neighbourhood, learn about resources to get projects off the ground, and connect with your neighbours!

What do you want to see in your community? Whether it’s more trees, green energy, or gardens – Join us and share your thoughts for a greener, healthier, neighbourhood.

Our collective ideas and action can make a difference!

Click here to discover what being GREEN can do for you.

Don’t forget to bring the whole family for enviro-themed kids’ activities!”

Neighbourhood Greening Workshops are offered at the following locations:

• Cedarbrook Park Area

  

  • Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012,
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Location: Cedarbrook Junior Public School (56 Nelson Street, Scarborough)
  • Please click here to register for the Cedarbrook Park Neighbourhood Greening Workshop  or call Alexis (416) 661-6600 x5280
    
  • For more info, please contact Alexis Wood via email: awood@trca.on.ca or phone: (416) 661-6600 x5280

• Morningside Park Area

• Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
• Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Location: St. Mark’s United Church (115 Orton Park Road, Scarborough)
• Please click here to register for the Morningside Park Neighbourhood Greening Workshop or call Alexis (416) 661-6600 x5280
• For more info, please contact Alexis Wood via email: awood@trca.on.ca or phone: (416) 661-6600 x5280

• Milliken Park Area

  

  • Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012
  • Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Location: Milliken Community Recreation Centre (4325 McCowan Road, Scarborough)
  • Please click here to register for the Milliken Park Neighbourhood Greening Workshop or call Alexis (416) 661-6600 x5280
  • For more info, please contact Alexis Wood via email: awood@trca.on.ca or phone: (416) 661-6600 x5280

Enjoy!

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