Hey all, here's post from our 'collegues', the Trinity Bellwoods Community Association - aka TBCA - website.  Representative of the Friends have met with PC Muir as well.  TBCA has written this up so elequently, why not just share it? ;-)  Be worth getting on their mailing list too!

http://trinitybellwoods.org/2015/05/enjoying-trinity-bellwoods-park-this-summer/

ps - not mentioned, there's potential for fines for littering....!  Don't be a litterbug!

Yep, the glorious weather is upon us and we all come out of the woodwork to enjoy the most amazing park in the downtown core.  And the best way to keep it amazing if to have some basic respect for the green space.  We want this park to be around forever, right.  Thought so.

There is currently a major issue with park patrons not picking up their trash. It's as if the people coming to the park do not like the park and have no intention of returning because they leave all their trash behind.  

We would like to ask everyone one to please, please - yes we're pleading, to do your basic grown up thing and use the bins in the park for your waste.  If the bins are full, don't be discouraged!  And don't leave it where you sit because you think someone is going to clean it up after you like when you were a child. No, that is not cool.  Just place it by the bins.  Our hard working city staff will get to it.

Collectively, as citizens of this City and Trinity Bellwoods Park in particular, we need to bump up the game and don't be a litterbug (#litterbughipter).  

We encourage you to share this information and remind your fellow patron to pick up their trash. It takes but a moment and will contribute greatly to keeping the park clean.

Follow us on twitter @Friendsoftribel to share good things about the park..and maybe more trash talk!

Thank you,

Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park

Spring is looking good and we are so excited! Market starts on Tuesday and every lovely Tuesday after that, till Oct. 27th. 3-7pm, come rain or shine.  Dundas & Shaw.  Yep, there'll be some early vegetables for sure, as well as our staple of prepared.  note: it's still early and not all farmers will be there, so just keep coming....

We've got some new signage this season to last us a lifetime. Do you have a visible front yard?  Would you like to help support market?  If so, do we have the ultimate do-dad for you.  We have a limited amount of these super cute lawn signs to 'sign out' this season (to be collected at end of season). The idea is to strategically distribute them in the neighbourhood. First come first serve on signs and location! Come by the organizers tent for more info.

Community Environment Day – Saturday April 25th - Fred Hamilton Park

It’s not in TBP, but hey, FHP are good neighbours and it’s all about the big picture - our environment. 10am to 2pm at Fred Hamilton Park, which runs along Shaw just south of College. Safe disposal of household hazardous waste amongst others, you know the drill by now e.g. drop off old electronics, household hazardous waste and other materials and much more. http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=e20d433112b02410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

Compost Day – Saturday May 2nd

This is where your leaf and yard waste ends up – in a lovely compost pile in the park – for free!  Councillor Mike Layton hosts ‘Compost Day’ and you will find our pile at the north end of the park near Dundas, east of Crawford between 10am to 11am Saturday May 2nd.  Please remember to bring your own shovels and containers.  Happy gardening! More deets www.toronto.ca/compost

Farmers’ Market starts May 5^th, 3pm to 7pm

Our 9^th season brings our committed vendors to the community for delicious local produce, product and just plain wonderful stuff.  Aye, winter she be a harsh one and may well push back when some produce arrives on the tables….but we should have asparagus, root veggies (cold storage) and some leafy greens.  Of course seedlings galore to get your own little garden going. Not to mention our amazing roster of  prepared food artisans for those on the go.  Oh and psst… Broken Stone Winery will be coming.  Tweets @tbfarmersmarket, like us on facebook and visit our dedicated site www.tbfm.ca (under renos, keep checking it’ll be up soon!)

Adopt-A-Tree

The Adopt-a-Tree Program is gearing up for another great season of newsaplings and graduates alike! More information will be sent out next week about the start of the season, confirming your tree if you are a current adopter, and info on how to sign up if you're interested in adopting a tree (there's no cost, just your time!). We expect to get  many new trees this year and need as many hands as possible!  

This weekend is 'Community clean up day.'  The Friends haven't organized our usual clean up of the park this year.  BUT, fair partk patrons, this does not prevent you from going out there and doing some trash pick up all on your own.  Why do we need anyone to tell us when to clean up the park?  Exactly. This shoud be an ongoing effort by the community. It's a way to take ownership and be responsible citizens. Set an example for your kids and friends - they will be so impressed.  Highschool students, if you want some volunteer hours, let us know, we will be happy to coordinate. If you can't do it this weekend, do it any old time you like.  Because we want to keep the park consistently clean of garbage, food waste and pet waste so that we can lounge and frolick on the green space uninhibited.  Welcome summer!