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 Active and Safe Routes to SchoolGet together with other kids and families to form a "walking school bus" to get active while reducing the amount of air pollution from vehicles. Adopt-A-Park
Help keep our vital green space areas safe and clean. As a participant you ensure your adopted park area is litter-free and to report any maintenance, vandalism or safety issues to the City.  Be More Active
From karate to break dancing to ball hockey and everything in between, sign up for one of the City of Pickering's many programs. Pack a Litter-free Lunch
Litter-free lunches are not hard, nor expensive to make. To learn some tips on how to pack a litter-free lunch, visit the link above. Pickering Blooms Take part in the garden competition. Showcase your floral displays. Adopt-a-park or plant trees. Pitch-in Parties
Donate some time to cleaning up a local greenspace, stream, trail, road or neighbourhood. The City can suggest some areas that need a helping hand. Plant a Tree ChallengeThis program from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources challenges groups to take part in tree planting. Recycle
Register your school with one of many charities that accept cell phones, rechargeable batteries and ink cartridges, such as http://www.think-food.com/ and www.rbrc.org/call2recycle. Volunteer your time
Many charitable organization need a hand. Check out the list of Charitable Organizations & Social Services under community links on the City's homepage. Also, look at opportunities through Volunteer Energy -Durham Region.  One Million Acts of GreenCBC and The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos mobilized Canadians to do One Million Acts of Green. The idea is that one small act can make a big difference. The program has reached its goal but you can still register one act -or more- and the green calculator will determine the impact of those acts on the environment. The Youth Centre The Youth Centre provides medical and counselling services and health promotion programs. It is a non-profit charitable community health centre for teens living in Ajax and Pickering, funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. PAC 4 Teens
Do you have creative ideas? Do you like planning events for your friends? Are you a Pickering resident between 13-19 years of age? Why not become a member of the Pickering Activity Council (PAC 4 Teens)!TRCA Environmental Education Programs
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) offers a number of day and residential education programs for students at conservation areas and field centres. Programs book fast so schools should book early. Evergreen Community Tree Planting Grant Program
Grants of $5,000 to $15,000 are available to support native tree-planting projects on publicly accessible lands in Ontario's cities and towns.
 Ontario EcoSchoolsThis environmental education program addresses both how schools are run and what students learn. It incorporates environmental education as well as environmentally responsible action into the school setting. Peregrine Project School Visit
A biologist from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation will give students a presentation on peregrines and brings along a non-releasable peregrine to show. Yellow Fish Road Program
This program from Trout Unlimited Canada raises awareness about pollution entering local waterbodies through storm drains. Participation is geared toward school age children and teens. Seasonal Challenges
 February to April: Art ContestNatural Resources Canada offers an art contest to help young people learn about energy and the environment. March: Earth Hour
Switch off your lights for one hour at 8:30 pm one evening every year in March to send a global message that we care enough about climate change to take action. April: 20-Minute Pickering Makeover
Each April, give part of our community a makeover by picking up litter for 20 minutes. Since 2005 over 48,000 participants have taken part. April: Earth Week events
Earth week in April offers many activities for people of all ages.  September: TD Great Canadian Shoreline CleanupRegister for the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up, which takes place every September. October: International Walk to School Month
International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. Winter: Youth Snow Removal Program
Youth can sign up to help seniors in their neighbourhood who are not able to clear snow from their walkways, sidewalks, or driveways. This program provides youth with the Community Service Hours they need for school. To volunteer, call Heather at 905.420.4660, ext. 6100, or send an email to hbutler@cityofpickering.com. You will be placed on a list, based on your address, and matched up with seniors who live nearby.
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