Neighbourhood Cleanup

QTN Spring Cleanup (April 30)

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Help keep our neighbourhood healthy and vibrant. Our spring cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, rain or shine. Meet us at Frank Ryan Park for supplies!

We are also looking for volunteers to assist with our tree giveaway and in helping reduce the impact of the Spongy moth (LDD). If you are interested in either of these activities, please contact nature.qtn@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending, we ask that participants follow public health guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and maintain physical distance of at least two meters (six feet) where possible.

UPDATE (2022-04-26): We have received burlap and twine from the City’s Forestry Services to distribute so you can build your own Spongy moth trap (please measure the circumference of your tree(s) so we can cut the length of burlap you require!) A demonstration will be setup at Frank Ryan Park on April 30th or you can follow the City’s instructions here:

Burlap trap instructions (PDF)
 

Additional Information to keep QTN clean!

Our spring cleanup is scheduled for April 17 (postponed)

UPDATE: Our scheduled clean up is on hold until further notice, due to Ontario-wide shutdown. For more information please see the program’s website: Cleaning the Capital Program (City of Ottawa)

Until the current restrictions are lifted and we are able to host the cleanup we encourage you to safely pick up garbage while you are outside exercising. Thank you to everyone who is already doing this, we have received several compliments on your contributions. Stay safe and if you need anything please do not hesitate to reach out to us (qtncommunity@gmail.com)  or your neighbours (on the local Facebook group).

Come help clean up our neighbourhood!

Meet us at the Frank Ryan Park Field House on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies and choose an area to clean. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided. In the event of rain, we will reschedule to Sunday, April 18, 2020.

If you plan on attending, we ask that you follow the City of Ottawa’s new guidelines due to COVID-19:

Please keep in mind that all participants must follow public health guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. This means your cleanup plan must be COVIDWISE (link is external) and include the following:

  • Keep a physical distance of at least two metres (six feet) from anyone who is not from your household
  • Wear a mask whenever physical distancing is not possible
  • Wash and/or sanitize your hands as early and as often as possible
  • If you are feeling unwell in any way, please stay home

See Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework (link is external) for more information.

Additional Information to keep QTN clean!

Reminder: Fall Cleanup (Sept 26)

Come help clean up our neighbourhood. We will be cleaning our parks, greenspaces, and surrounding areas.

Meet us at Frank Ryan Field House on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies and choose an area to clean. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided. In the event of rain, we will reschedule to Sunday, September 27, 2020.

You can add this event to your calendar by subscribing to our Google Calendar or to our Facebook Page. Regular updates are also shared with the local community Facebook Group – a good place to chat and meet your neighbours.

Additional Information to keep QTN clean!