Don't Mess with the Don

The top and east side of Pottery Road was not pretty. Some of the residents of 1048 Broadview, the Minto Skyy building, do love throwing lots of stuff from their balconies. Used diapers, candles and piks for your teeth show up again and again. This our third time this year cleaning this spot. Numerous discussions with management and vague promises have not done much to improve things. Calls to the city have resulted in did you see them throwing garbage? The building to the... north, the housing co-op seems very very fond of vodka. Again, every clean up we are seeing the same items over and over again. Dairy Queen, which is usually not too bad when it comes to fast food places, had a lot of trash up and down the hill. Not on their own property mind you. Spoke to the boss at DQ. A dramatic shoulder shrug and a not my problem was his best response. clean for now and thanks for all the shout outs and waves

Another great photo from the team of @leonardo_tenan, @sofiyalovesnature & @karmic_ , the winners of the best photo in our Trash Challenge. Can I get a cleanup on isle three please! . . . . #dontmesswiththedon #trashtag #falltrashchallenge #salomontoronto #timetoplay #dmwtd #timetoclean #cleanuponaisle3 #cleanupteam #cleanupchallenge

A huge thank you to everyone that participated in our Fall Trash Challenge! We were amazed by all the fun entries and the amount of trash that got collected. This made for the very difficult task of picking winners. Though we are all winners with cleaner green spaces to enjoy. Check the link in our bio to see who won. Winners can contact and drop in at Salomon Toronto store to claim their prizes. Also big thank you to our Sponsor @salomontoronto for providing all the great prizes! . . . #trashchallenge #dmwtd #falltrashchallenge #salomontoronto #trashtag #timetoclean #timetoplay

A comment on a recent post in A Park for All, regarding Metrolinx planned service facility in the valley adjacent to the viaduct, said it was "fear mongering" and a "dog whistle" on my part. That the destruction of the tree canopy, wildlife habitat, and disruption to trail users were overblown. I have to disagree. I dont think I went far enough. Todays hike along the East Don, brought clarity to the damage Metrolinx is capable of doing away from public view. Unlike the new ...service facility and and required infrastructure, Metrolinx is just servicing their existing bridges and tracks along the Richmond Hill line...as they should. Away from the main trail, around a bend in the river where usually only wildlife venture....this is the destruction to the meadows and woodland. Lots of photos. Some from areas nearby that weren't touched You figure which is which. Once again, we understand the need for GO Expansion. We also know there are more suitable locations for the service facility that does not have the negative impact to the environment and Park. #moveit #savedonrivervalleypark [email protected]