This sod has been treated with 2,4-D and other banned pesticides.
Will it be safe for pregnant women and children???
St. James Park Restoration Underway
December 6th, 2011
Councillor Pam McConnell announced today that a generous donation by Landscape Ontario and the Ontario Sod Growers Association will restore the grass in St. James Park this week at no cost to the City.
On Wednesday, volunteers from these organizations will conduct preparatory work to aerate the site and lay down an inch of soil on the 11,000 square meters of ground. On Thursday, volunteers and City Parks staff will lay out 12 tractor trailer loads of sod in the Park.
Lane closures on King Street and Adelaide Street East will be required to accommodate work vehicles on both days.
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA will assist by providing hot drinks and snacks for the volunteers.
“I am very excited that St. James Park will become green again and in such a short time, thanks to this generous partnership,” said Councillor McConnell. “This is the first step in a plan to enhance the park and restore it as a jewel of our community. This initiative was begun several months ago, led by the BIA and St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association. All donations for St. James Park that are being sent in will be put toward making those plans a reality.”
A separate donation made through Occupy Toronto to the BIA will be put toward a new holiday lighting program for the Park. A Light Up the Park holiday event for the community is being scheduled by the BIA for December 22nd with details to come.
Donations to help St. James Park can be sent to:
Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation
157 Adelaide St. W.
Suite 123
Toronto, Ontario M5H 4E7
or on-Line at http://torontoparksandtrees.org/
How to Donate
By Cheque
1. Make out cheque payable to “Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation”
2. On memo line of cheque write “St. James Park” Or include a note with the cheque that it is for St. James Park
3. Include your name and mailing address so that a charitable receipt can be issued. (receipts are issued in January for all donations made by 31 December)
4. Mail to:
Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation
157 Adelaide St. W.
Suite 123
Toronto, Ontario M5H 4E7
On-Line
1. http://torontoparksandtrees.org/
2. Click on “Donate”
3. Click on “Donate Now”
4. Click on “11. Parkland Enhancement”
5. Enter the dollar amount of your donation
6. Click on “Add to my Basket”
7. “Go to Checkout” (For those who have not donated previously on this site, they will need to register at this point)
8. Add Credit Card Data – and on this screen in the “Special Instructions” Box write:
“St. James Park”
9. Continue on to complete the process
» St. James Park Restoration Underway | Councillor Pam McConnell.
