Next Clean up: Sep 25
Join us for our next clean up on Sunday September 25th. We will be joined by the Rotary Club of East York, and One Piece a Day. Check back later for updates on location & time
Saturday August 13th: Guided Tree Walk
An InTO the Ravine event Join us at the Don’t Mess with the Don Container Hub for a tree-themed day including FREE arts and crafts and a guided walk with tree expert Stephen Smith from Urban Forest Associates Inc. We’ll…
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Earth Day Cleanup
Join us on our upcoming season-opening cleanup this Saturday, April 23rd. Be sure to grab a ticket on Eventbrite so we can know to expect you. Eventbrite Tickets. Upcoming Cleanup Events are scheduled for May 29, and June 25. Future…
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METROLINX Community Information Session
Metrolinx plans to build a Layover and Service facility in our accessible ravine parkland, turning a dream into a nightmare. 1100 trees will be cut, sensitive wetland and habitats destroyed, to make way for the reintroduction of polluting industrial operations.…
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DMWTD Receives Community Service Awards!
Don’t Mess With the Don has recently been recognized by both the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto! On behalf of DMWTD, Lawrence Warriner was awarded the Community Service Award for volunteerism and contribution to the community. This…
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DMWTD & a Messy Party Aftermath
BlogTO recently shouted out our work in cleaning up the messy aftermath of a party in the Don Valley! Many thanks to BlogTO for taking the time to talk with us, showcase our cleanup efforts, and highlight how we can all…
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DMWTD Featured in Leaside Life (Issue #111)
Don’t Mess With The Don was recently featured in the latest issue of Leaside Life! Many thanks to #leasidelife and Susan Poaps for recognizing the work of DMWTD and volunteers. You can check out and read the publication here! by…
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A Celebration of Stewardship and Volunteering
On July 1, come and join Don’t Mess With the Don as we host a stewardship activity at our adopted spot in the Don Valley. Joining us will be Toronto Nature Stewards from across the city, to help in removing…
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City News Coverage of Dumping in the Don
Metrolinx plan for new rail yards raise concerns in Thorncliffe Park, Don Valley
Metrolinx plan for new rail yards raise concerns in Thorncliffe Park, Don Valley by Alex Bozikovic Architecture Critic Published May 15, 2021 The impact area of a proposed GO train layover facility in the Don River Valley Park in Toronto…
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