Get Your Garden Going....

Doesn't it seem that we were just shovelling snow? Well, not that long ago, anyway.

And now it's already time for gardening events.
I've told you about both of these events already, but, well... life.
So here is a gentle reminder that today is Councillor Vaughan's Environment Day (where you can pick up free compost) at Central Tech and the St. Alban's plant/rummage sale.
It's going to be sunny and room temp. Get out and enjoy it!
Cheers,
Vanessa

Ward 20 Community Environment Day Saturday, May 4th

It's that time of year again... time to pick up free compost, grab a new green bin, recycle old batteries and green up your life in general.
This Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm head to Central Technical School, just southeast of Bathurst and Bloor, to participate in Councillor Adam Vaughan's Environment Day.
Events happen throughout the city and the City of Toronto website has a detailed list of activities.
Cheers,
Vanessa

Environment Day Saturday in the Ward

This is from Councillor Adam Vaughan's newsletter:
"WARD 20 Community Environment Day
Plans are underway for this year's Ward 20 Community Environment Day.

Date: Saturday July 9
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Central Technical School, at 725 Bathurst St.

Community Environment Day is your annual opportunity to drop off your unwanted, used or unused small electrical items (ie. cell phones, computers, TVs), used tires, and household hazardous waste for recycling or disposal.
You can also bring many items including art supplies, sporting goods, books, CDs, medical equipment and non-perishable foods, which will be donated to the public school board and Goodwill. Composters, water efficiency kits, and rain barrels will be available for purchase."
Cheers,
Vanessa

July 9 Community Environment Day

I'm giving you time to scour your home for unwanted items that you can dispose of during the WARD 20 Community Environment Day.

Here's the scoop from Councillor Vaughan's office:
"Plans are underway for this year's Ward 20 Community Environment Day. More details will be available soon, but in the meantime – please HOLD THE DATE!

Date: Saturday July 9

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Central Technical School

at 725 Bathurst St.

Community Environment Day is your annual opportunity to drop off your unwanted, used or unused small electrical items (ie. cell phones, computers, TVs), used tires, and household hazardous waste for recycling or disposal. You can also bring many items including art supplies, sporting goods, books, CDs, medical equipment and non-perishable foods, which will be donated to the public school board and Goodwill. Free compost will be available and composters, water efficiency kits, and rain barrels will be available for purchase."
Cheers,

Vanessa

Councillor Vaughan's Environment Day July 3rd

Councillor Vaughan's Environment Day is set for this Saturday. Here are the details:
"Join me on July 3rd for Community Environment Day at Central Technical School, [10 am to 2 pm].
Come out and enjoy a live band, light refreshments and learn about some community organizations doing their part to make Toronto a more environmentally friendly place to live.

You will be able to PURCHASE:
- Backyard Composter ($15)
- Green Bin ($18)
- Kitchen Container ($5)
- Indoor Water Efficiency Kit ($10)
- Rain Barrel ($85)

You will be able to pick up for FREE:
- Green Bin and Kitchen Container (with proof of new residency in the last 90 days or in exchange for a damaged bin)
- Leaf Compost (limit of one cubic metre per household)

You can DROP OFF for recycling or proper disposal:
- Computer Equipment & Peripherals
- Audio/Visual Equipment & Peripherals
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment

You can DONATE items (in very good condition) to local schools for reuse:
- Art supplies
- Buttons, keys, and collectors’ coins and stamps
- Clipboards, corks and cork boards
- CDs and cases
- Children’s books
- Costume jewelry including broken/old watches
- and clocks with hands
- Dress-up clothing
- Fabric pieces and yarn

Other items donated for reuse (Please keep separate from others):
Sporting goods
Books
Medical equipment in good condition
Small household items
Textiles in good condition
Non-perishable foods will be donated to a food bank

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
Construction waste, gasoline, garbage, wood, cassette and video tapes, commercial/industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal.

For more information about community environment days, please visit: toronto.ca/environment_days or contact my office at (416)392-4044 or councillor_vaughan@toronto.ca.
I look forward to seeing you there!"

That gives you this week to get your stuff together. Happy rooting!
Vanessa

Rescheduled Environment Day Oct 24th

Mark the date in your calendar: Councillor Adam Vaughan's rescheduled Environment Day is Oct 24th from 10 am to 2 pm.
So plan to bundle up those old batteries; inkjet and laser cartridges; and cellphones and trundle them down to Central Tech at Howland & Harbord.
You'll also be able to pick up compost, rain gauges and more.
There are complete details about the day on the councillor's website.
Cheers,
Vanessa

Environment Day June 27th

Well, our garbage may be piling up, but at least we have an opportunity this Saturday to dispose of used batteries, and other items that are verboten in the regular trash.
This is from our local councillor's eNewsletter:
"Councillor Adam Vaughan invites you to Environment Day!
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Central Technical School, 725 Bathurst Street Councillor Vaughan’s Community Environment Day is coming up on Saturday, June 27th from 10am to 2pm. It will be held at the rear of Central Technical School, on Borden Street, near the intersection of Bathurst and Bloor.
This is your opportunity to drop off your unwanted, used or unused small electrical items (ie. cell phones, computers, TVs), used tires, and household hazardous waste for recycling or disposal. You can also bring many items including art supplies, sporting goods, books, CDs, medical equipment and non-perishable foods, which will be donated to the public school board and Goodwill. Composters, water efficiency kits, and rain barrels will be available for purchase.
Join us on June 27th for a hot dog (or veggie dog), pick up some free compost for your garden, and have chat with your Councillor’s office, neighbours and resident associations about projects in your community. Children are especially welcome!"
Cheers,
Vanessa