{"id":2373,"date":"2026-04-27T14:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2026-07-18T14:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:08:53","slug":"toronto-cleanup-black-creek-forest-report-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/toronto-cleanup-black-creek-forest-report-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Cleanup Report: Our power, our planet  \u2013Protecting Black Creek Forest Through Community Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction: Community Action for a Cleaner, Healthier Toronto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>April 26, 2026<\/strong>, <em>\u00c9ducation Environnementale pour Un Terre Meilleure (EEFABE) Canada<\/em> proudly participated in the <strong>Toronto Cleanup<\/strong>, a city\u2011wide environmental initiative organized by the <strong>City of Toronto<\/strong> from <strong>April 24 to April 26, 2026<\/strong>. This initiative brought together community groups, nonprofits, families, and volunteers across the city with one shared goal: <strong>to remove litter, protect natural ecosystems, and prevent waste from entering Toronto\u2019s parks, ravines, and waterways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our cleanup activity took place from <strong>9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fred Young Park and its surrounding areas<\/strong>, particularly along the edge of the <strong>Black Creek Forest parkland<\/strong>, one of Toronto\u2019s most ecologically significant green corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Toronto Cleanup Initiative (April 24\u201326, 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Toronto Cleanup<\/strong> is an annual City of Toronto initiative designed to mobilize residents to take hands\u2011on action against litter and environmental degradation. Running from <strong>April 24 to April 26, 2026<\/strong>, the initiative encouraged individuals, schools, nonprofits, and neighbourhood groups to adopt public spaces and actively contribute to environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preventing litter from entering ravines and waterways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting urban biodiversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting environmental education and stewardship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening community connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental Education for a Better Earth Canada joined the initiative as part of our mission to <strong>empower communities with practical environmental action and education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/how-urban-litter-is-shaping-torontos-environment\/\">How Urban Litter Is Shaping Toronto\u2019s Environmental Footprint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Planning and Weather Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An initial site preview was scheduled for <strong>Saturday, April 25, at 9:00 a.m.<\/strong> However, <strong>heavy rainfall across Toronto<\/strong> made the inspection unsafe and impossible to conduct. Despite this weather\u2011related challenge, our team adapted quickly and moved forward with the Toronto cleanup on <strong>Sunday, April 26<\/strong>, demonstrating resilience and commitment to environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the last\u2011minute change in conditions and scheduling constraints, <strong>three dedicated volunteers<\/strong> were able to attend. While the number was smaller than anticipated, their impact was immense.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-opt-id=728395999  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:762\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg\" alt=\"Community volunteers at Toronto Cleanup event in Fred Young Park community action\" class=\"wp-image-2375\" style=\"width:930px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:762\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:600\/h:446\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:223\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:571\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1452\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:16\/h:12\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1452\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1452\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-gear-during-Toronto-cleanup.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleanup Focus Area: Fred Young Park and Black Creek Forest Ravine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Toronto Cleanup targeted <strong>Fred Young Park and the surrounding areas bordering Black Creek Forest<\/strong>, including a <strong>nearby ravine<\/strong> that funnels waste into the forest ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is especially sensitive because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It serves as wildlife habitat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It borders residential communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is close to <strong>York University<\/strong>, increasing human activity and waste pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ravines act as transport pathways for plastic pollution into forests and waterways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without intervention, much of this waste would have continued to leach into the forest, threatening <strong>plants, animals, soil quality, and water systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=208708848  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:461\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Ravine bordering Black Creek Forest impacted by plastic waste\" class=\"wp-image-2377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:461\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:600\/h:270\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:346\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:691\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:18\/h:8\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1620\/h:729\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1620\/h:729\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260426_103626.jpg.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Waste Collected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the four hours of Toronto cleanup, the team collected a wide range of discarded materials. The majority of litter consisted of <strong>plastic and single\u2011use items<\/strong>, highlighting the ongoing plastic pollution crisis in urban natural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Items collected included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plastic wrappers and food packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposable cups and containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic bottles (water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages such as Heineken)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding bottles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminum cans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceramic plates and dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pens, straws, tea cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoes, clothing, car covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golf balls, baseballs, and other sports balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brushes, beauty products, eyeglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snack wrappers and plastic fragments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large concentration of <strong>plastic bottle caps and lightweight plastics<\/strong> was found in the ravine, indicating how easily waste migrates into forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-opt-id=1256172063  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:759\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20759%22%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22759%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22759%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Plastic waste collected by Environmental Education for a Better Earth Canada during Toronto community cleanup\" class=\"wp-image-2378\" style=\"width:944px;height:auto\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:759\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:600\/h:445\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:222\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1456\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:16\/h:12\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1457\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1457\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/final.jpeg 2x\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildlife Impact: Plastic Is Not Just Litter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most powerful and disturbing observations made during the Toronto cleanup was evidence of <strong>animals mistaking plastic for food<\/strong>. Several balls collected from the forest edge showed <strong>clear bite marks<\/strong>, suggesting wildlife interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This underscores a painful reality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plastic pollution directly threatens wildlife survival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animals that ingest plastic can suffer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premature death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our volunteers witnessed firsthand how litter does not stay \u201cout of sight,\u201d  it becomes part of the ecosystem, often with devastating consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleanup Results and Environmental Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite having a small team, the results were substantial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>174 pounds of general litter removed<\/strong> (approximately <strong>90% plastic<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25 pounds of recyclable materials collected<\/strong>, including cans, bottles, and ceramics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>199 pounds of total waste removed from the environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This represents <strong>199 pounds of waste prevented from entering Black Creek Forest<\/strong>, protecting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biodiversit\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil and water quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every pound removed means <strong>less stress on animals, plants, and fragile forest systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=696900494  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:756\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20756%22%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22756%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22756%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Toronto Cleanup volunteers after successful environmental action\" class=\"wp-image-2379\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:756\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:600\/h:443\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:221\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:567\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1462\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:16\/h:12\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1462\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1462\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUCCESS.jpeg 2x\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Work Must Continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this Toronto cleanup made a meaningful difference, <strong>much more remains to be done<\/strong>. Plastic pollution continues to threaten Black Creek Forest due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearby residential areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High foot traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proximity to York University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate waste disposal behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are still plastics in the surrounding areas beyond our Toronto cleanup zone. As long as plastic continues to enter these ecosystems, <strong>continuous community intervention is needed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental protection is not a one\u2011day effort; it is a sustained commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Get Involved and Support This Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can be part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Join Our Sustainable Neighbourhood Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become a volunteer and help us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove plastic pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect urban forests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Support Our Mission Through Donations<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/fr-CA\/donation-form\/donate-to-eefabe-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-opt-id=910616599  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"174\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Donate to Environmental Education for a Better Earth Canada\" class=\"wp-image-2382\" style=\"width:138px;height:auto\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:484\/h:174\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 484w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:108\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:18\/h:6\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 18w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:484\/h:174\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 2x\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your donation helps us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase cleanup supplies and safety gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide environmental education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand cleanup efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect more ecosystems across Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every contribution, big or small, creates real, measurable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-opt-id=1965151921  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:915\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-and-picking-litter.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20915%22%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22915%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22915%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Community members preventing plastic pollution in Toronto\" class=\"wp-image-2380\" style=\"width:918px;height:auto\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:915\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Volunteers-wearing-safety-and-picking-litter.jpeg 1024w, 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Volunteer. Donate. Take action today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/fr-CA\/donation-form\/donate-to-eefabe-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-opt-id=910616599  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"174\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Donate to Environmental Education for a Better Earth Canada\" class=\"wp-image-2382\" style=\"width:138px;height:auto\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:484\/h:174\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 484w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:108\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 300w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:18\/h:6\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 18w, https:\/\/mlmjksdwh1tv.i.optimole.com\/w:484\/h:174\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-133928.png 2x\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Community Action for a Cleaner, Healthier Toronto On April 26, 2026, Environmental Education for a Better Earth Canada proudly participated in the Toronto Cleanup, a city\u2011wide environmental initiative organized [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151,150],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-report","category-toronto-cleanup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2373"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2385,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373\/revisions\/2385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eefabecanada.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}