Mississauga.ca - Residents - Preserve our Parks

Misissauga has several programs designed to preserve the natural beauty of our parks. Check them out below and find out how you can get involved.
	Tree Planting - Volunteers Needed Get involved in a planting project to enhance wildlife habitat, improve the quality of our environment, and add beauty to your neighbourhood. Local schools, community groups, faith based groups and businesses are all welcome to take part. Community events can be booked for groups of all sizes, ages, and skill levels. For information call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311.

	Bike Planter Program The Bike planter pilot program matched a dedicated group or individual who were willing to adopt the bike planter. Volunteers were responsible for painting the bike, providing the plants for the basket and caring for the plants including watering, fertilization and changing plant materials appropriate for the season. This program is currently in the pilot stage and not accepting any new requests. For information call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311. . Bike Planter Locations

	Park Murals Mural paintings can transform a less than desirable space into a bright, inviting space in our outdoor spaces. The City is willing to work with interested individuals or groups who wish to contribute towards these transformations. For information call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311. Photos Location of all Park Murals

	Tree Sculpture Program The City has a sponsor - dependent community tree sculpture program that transforms damaged or expired trees into carvings of wildlife or natural heritage themes that relate to the community they are in. For further information or to become a sponsor for a tree sculpture email hazel.mccoll@mississauga.ca or call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311. Photos Location of all Tree Sculptures Tree Sculpture Donation Agreement

	Community Gardens A community garden is a shared space where people come together to grow plants, friendships and community! Mississauga has 4 community gardens; Valley Garden at Mississauga Valley Community Centre 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Hillside Garden in Clarkson at 1311 Kelly Road, Malton Garden at Malton Community Centre at 3540 Morning Star Drive and Generation Garden at Parkway Green Park 4215 Central Parkway East. If you are interested in participating, reserving a garden bed, or finding our more information please call 905-274-6222 or email communitygardens@ecosource.ca. To speak to someone about adding a community garden in Mississauga, please call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311.

	Tree or Park Bench Program You can purchase a park bench or tree dedicated to someone special and have it installed on public lands in a park or near a trail. Your gift of a tree provides an important natural element and your gift of a bench provides a seating area for people to rest while enjoying our parks and trails. For information call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311. Learn More

	Don't be a Litterbug Help keep our Mississauga clean and green and become a 'Don't Be A LitterBug' Leader by adopting a street or park through the Volunteer Cleanup Program. For more information or to register your group, visit www.mississauga.ca/litterbug

	Parks Watch Report Litter, Vandalism, Graffiti, Alcohol Consumption, Off Leash Dogs or Suspicious Behaviour to the 24 Hour Hotline 905-615-4060.

	Parks and Forestry Community Stewardship Program The Mississauga Parks and Forestry Community Stewardship Program (PFCSP) has been established as a way for volunteers to enhance City parks, natural areas and open spaces on a volunteer basis. It is an opportunity for environmentally conscious and community-minded citizens to make a personal contribution to the quality of life in the City. Participants indicate their commitment through a written agreement and work with the approval and guidance of Parks and Forestry Staff. For information call 3-1-1. If outside city limits call 905-615-4311.