Volunteer to improve our parks and natural areas

Get involved with maintaining Mississauga’s parks, trails and gardens through various volunteer programs.

Litter Cleanup

Help keep Mississauga parks litter-free by participating in a one-time clean-up event. Participants in this program will be responsible for picking up litter in a designated park, using tools the City provides.

This program is open to all community members and groups.

To participate in the Litter Cleanup Program, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be available for a minimum of two hours on the event day

For all cleanups, the City will provide:

  • Gloves
  • Garbage bags
  • Garbage collection service
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Adopt a Park

Help upkeep Mississauga parks by participating in a two-year Adopt a Park program. Participants in this program will be responsible for collecting litter in their designated park for a minimum of three times a year.

This program is open to all community members and groups.

To participate in the Adopt a Park Program, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Make a two-year commitment

For all cleanups, the City will provide:

  • Gloves
  • Garbage bags
  • Garbage collection service

At the end of a volunteer’s first year with the program, the City will install a park signage in recognition of the volunteer’s commitment and effort.

At the end of the second year, the City will provide the volunteer with a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Mayor.

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Adopt a Flower Bed

Help maintain and beautify flower beds in Mississauga parks by participating in the Adopt a Flower Bed Program. Participants in this program will be responsible for taking care of their designated flower bed and implementing weed control for at least two hours a month from spring to fall.

This program is open to all community members and groups.

To participate in the Adopt a Flower Bed Program, you must:

  • Attend a training session offered by the City
  • Make a commitment from spring to fall

Some locations may require previous gardening experience.

For volunteers, the City will provide:

  • Training sessions about the responsibilities, safety and types of plants
  • Gloves
  • Gardening tools
  • Waste and weed collection service
This program is unavailable during the winter.

Adopt a Trail

Help maintain and monitor Mississauga’s network of trails by adopting a trail in your community. Participants of this program will be responsible for visiting their designated trail at least six times a year to collect litter and monitor, identify and report hazards.

This program is open to all community members and groups.

To participate in the Adopt a Trail Program, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Make a two-year commitment
  • Complete online and in-person training modules offered by the City

For volunteers, the City will provide:

  • Training about the responsibilities, safety and guidelines for trail monitoring and maintenance
  • Gloves
  • Garbage bags
  • Garbage collection service

At the end of a volunteer’s first year with the program, the City will install a trail signage in recognition of the volunteer’s commitment and effort.

At the end of the second year, the City will provide the volunteer with a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Mayor.

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Natural Areas Stewardship

Help manage invasive species in Mississauga parks and natural areas by volunteering for the Natural Areas Stewardship program. There are three parts to the program, including:

  • Garlic Mustard Task Force
  • Invasive groundcover removals
  • Staff-led workdays and events

Participants of this program will be responsible for removing invasive plants in a designated park or natural area using the tools the City provides.

This program is open to all community members and groups.

To participate in the NAS program, you must:

  • Be at least 14 years old
  • Dedicate a minimum of five hours to individual volunteer work or attend two staff-led events

For volunteers, the City will provide:

  • Training on identifying invasive species and techniques to removing invasive species
  • Gloves
  • Garbage bags and tags
  • Garbage collection service
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