Thank you, !

Waiver forms will be available on the event date while collecting supplies. Alternatively, you can visit our website to download and complete a waiver form in advance and return it to Jeff Guarasci at the MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road) before the event (April 22). You can also email a copy to jguarasci@niagarafalls.ca prior to the event.

Any volunteers under the age of 17 must also have their parent/guardian complete a Youth Permission Form and provide it on either the event day or sent by email to jguarasci@niagarafalls.ca prior to the event. Forms can be found online

Check in and pick up free garbage bags and gloves at the MacBain Community Centre on April 22 starting at 3 p.m. Find us near the facility entrance. This event is rain or shine and will not be rescheduled due to poor weather.

Everything you need to know is posted on our website. Be sure to review the rules and safety precautions before the event. If you have any questions, please email Jeff Guarasci.

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Important Information:

Volunteers 13 and under MUST be accompanied by a guardian to participate.
Youth volunteers ages 14 to 16 must also have their parent/guardian sign and submit a Youth Permission Form.
For every four (4) youth volunteers, at least one (1) parent/guardian is required to supervise.
Pick-up your complimentary supplies starting at 3pm on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road). Supplies include safety vest, gloves, garbage/recycling bags and pickers (limited quantities available).
Choose any City of Niagara Falls park, trail, walkway or main street boulevard.
Clean up activities may be performed only on the event date during daylight hours.
Leave filled, tied bags at the street corner or park/trail entrance, then email us with the location for City Staff to collect.
In case of a rain out, this event will not be re-scheduled (see safety instructions below).
Student Community Service Hours will be rewarded for participation. School forms can be emailed to Jeff Guarasci once completed.

Safety Instructions for all volunteers

Clean only during daylight hours.
Stop and take shelter in the event of heavy rain, fog, lightning, thunder, etc.
Dress for the elements and wear brightly coloured clothing or hi-vis safety vests.
- Wear covered toe shoes (no sandals).
- Cover your arms and legs for more protection.
- Do not wear any jewelry, long scarves or other items that could become a hazard.
AVOID hazardous plants and stinging insects.
DO NOT attempt to touch or move any wildlife (call a wildlife rescue/rehab if in distress to avoid injury).
DO NOT pick up masks, gloves, etc. with your bare hands. (Wear gloves and/or use a picker.)
DO NOT collect large/heavy objects (tires, furniture, etc.), or sharps (broken glass, needles, etc.).
- DO NOT place such objects in trash bags or trash cans.
- Report dangerous objects as soon as possible (during or after the event). City Staff will be dispatched to the location you provide (be as detailed as possible).
DO NOT enter any construction areas or water hazards.
DO NOT travel across or clean private property.

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Earth Day Clean Up 2022