Ward 8 / June 2023 E-Newsletter

Ward 8 E-News

Farmers will be offering a broad variety of items including homemade preserves, baked goods, honey, and the finest selection of Ontario fruits and vegetables.

The City of Mississauga, in partnership with Toronto Pearson, is hosting a series of free, in-person bike rides from May to October. They are the perfect way to explore your neighbourhood by bike and meet new people. Rides are designed with a variety of distances and all riders are welcome!

Natural Areas Stewardship Volunteer

Help protect our natural areas from invasive species by becoming a Natural Areas Stewardship volunteer. Invasive species are plants, animals or micro-organisms that are not native to Mississauga and threaten the city’s natural environment. We can help reduce invasive species through control measures and with the help of trained volunteers.

As a volunteer, you will support parks or natural areas in Mississauga. Volunteer opportunities include:

* Garlic Mustard Task Force

* Invasive groundcover removals

* Staff-led work days

* City-led events, running throughout the year

All of the programs will help you learn how to identify and manage invasive species.

Spring Has Sprung! Explore One of Mississauga’s Trails

Walking or hiking outdoors is a healthy activity for the mind and body. Mississauga has many great trails, ranging from easy to advanced. Additionally, the city has more than 500 parks and 300 publicly-owned woodlands and natural areas to explore.

Here are just a few of Mississauga’s trails to consider exploring this spring:

* Lake Aquitaine Trail

* Riverwood Trail

* Glen Erin Trail

* Burnhamthorpe Trail

* Rattray Marsh Loop

Whether you’re just starting to discover Mississauga’s network of shared pathways and multi-use trails, or have been using this network for years, please make sure to brush up on trail etiquette before you head out.

Tall Grass & Weeds

Grass and weeds on private property and the adjoining boulevard must be cut and maintained to a height not exceeding 20 centimetres / 8 inches as per the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law.

To report a property that does not comply with City by-laws, you can call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits)

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

South Common Community Centre &

Library Redevelopment

The City is redeveloping the South Common Community Centre and Library in 2024 to meet the needs of the community.

Book Donations

The Mississauga Symphony Used Book Sale Group

Every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm & Thursday 9am - 12pm.

Sheridan Centre/Sherwood Village Mall – Lower Level

Keep Wildlife Wild

This information is provided by the City of Mississauga Animal Services

Anyone with information concerning aggressive driving or street racing activities in the Region of Peel should contact 905-453-3311.

Driving complaints are required to be filed through the Road Watch portal on the Police website.

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