THE A PROJECT
Clean-ups
Across Canada
Public spaces across Canada need your help. Increasing amounts of litter in our outdoors are threatening wildlife, ecosystems, and our communities. That’s why we’re calling all alumni, alongside family and friends, to support our annual effort to collect and remove trash from our cities. Join forces with fellow alumni in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, and Ottawa to revitalize our local environment — for ourselves and future generations.
Ottawa (June 1)
In partnership with the City of Ottawa, we’re inviting you to join us as we clean up the Trillium Pathway from Bayview Station to Dow’s Lake. Afterwards, the group will walk to a nearby café for socializing and coffee or tea on us!
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10:00am–11:30am
Location:
Along the Trillium Pathway (next to the O-Train) from Bayview Station to Dow’s Lake.
Meeting point:
Bayview Station bus stop on Albert Street
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All participants must sign a waiver, which will be sent closer to the event date. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 18.
Registration deadline is May 29.
Victoria (June 2)
Help restore Victoria’s shores! Join us as we remove litter from Witty’s Lagoon in conjunction with Surfrider Foundation Canada South Vancouver Island’s 2024 Beach Cleanup during Ocean Week Victoria.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
11:00am–1:00pm
Meeting Point:
Witty’s Lagoon Nature House parking lot
4115 Metchosin Road
Victoria, BC
V9C 3Z6
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All participants must sign a waiver before the event, which will be sent closer to the event date. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 19.
Light snacks will be provided.
Registration deadline is May 29.
Vancouver (June 8)
In partnership with the City of Vancouver, we’ll tidy up the Olympic Village neighbourhood on World Oceans Day. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided!
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:30am–12:30pm
10:30am: sign-in
11:00am: clean-up begins
Location:
Creekside Park (north end)
Quebec St
The meeting point will be shared by email before the event date.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Registration deadline is June 4.
Calgary (June 8)
In partnership with the City of Calgary, we’re inviting all alumni to help us remove trash and beautify Lindsay Park and the Elbow River shoreline on World Oceans Day. Afterward, we’ll head to Rosso Coffee Shop for socializing, with coffee or tea on us!
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00am–12:00pm
Location:
Lindsay Park
Meeting point:
Rosso Coffee Shop
103 17th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 1P5
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All participants must sign a waiver, which will be sent closer to the event date. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 18.
Registration deadline is June 4.
Mississauga (June 8)
In partnership with the City of Mississauga on World Oceans Day, we’re organizing a clean-up at Jack Darling Memorial Park on the Lake Ontario waterfront.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 9:00–11:00am
Location:
Jack Darling Memorial Park
1180 Lakeshore Rd W.
Mississauga, ON
The meeting point will be shared by email closer to the event date.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All participants must sign a waiver, which will be sent closer to the event date. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 18.
Light refreshments will be served.
Additional information
- These events are open to UBC alumni, along with family and friends.
- Please wear weather-appropriate outdoor attire.
- Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.
- Questions? Please contact alumni.volunteers@ubc.ca.
This event is part of alumni UBC‘s Summer Series.
About THE A PROJECT
THE A PROJECT is alumni UBC’s volunteer program focused on bringing our alumni community together to support community organizations. Through virtual, individual, and group volunteer opportunities we aim to support community organizations focused on protecting the environment, food security, and access to education and resources. Learn more about other opportunities available through THE A PROJECT here.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: ODLUM BROWN
