2018 Season Wrap

A HUGE thanks as usual to all the great volunteers who worked so hard to make the river a cleaner, more beautiful place to be for humans, plants, animals, fish and reptiles, insects and invertebrates living in and out of the waterways.

The river is a beautiful, lively space for us all to share, to delight in, where we can connect with nature, quietly sit near and appreciate life, our world and be grateful for all we have.  Thank you for all your work.

We have decided to change the name of our organization from Thames River Rally to Antler River Rally to recognize that before John Graves Simcoe renamed the river the Thames in 1783 it was known as Deshkan Ziibi (Antler River) in Anishnaabemowin. We made this decision in consultation with Indigenous members within our group and from the larger community. We make this change to acknowledge the original and present-day Indigenous water keepers who we walk with and beside in a spirit of respect and love.  

We look forward to seeing you in the spring for the 20th Annual Thames River Clean Up on Saturday April 20th, 2019!

November Cleanup

Due to the snow, our next cleanup has been moved to Saturday November 24th, 9:30 am to noon. Meet us the Thames Park parking lot off Ridout Street South.

The cleanup will go north to York Street and south to Carfrae Park.

See you at the river!

On Saturday October 20th we're going to have two cleanups.  One with the Chippewa Of The Thames First Nation, the second in London near Blackfriars Bridge.

Chippewa Of The Thames First Nation
Our meeting location will be at the Heritage Centre. We will be starting at  9:00 am and we have designated 3 areas along Deskaan Ziibiing. BBQ at 12:00.

Ann Street Park
We are meeting at Ann Street Park and will have groups move north and south from there.  9:30 am - noon

See you at the river!

TRR cleans up Carfrae Park, August 16th, 9:30 am - noon

Our next cleanup will be on Saturday August 16th 10:00 am to noon at Carfrae Park

We'll meet at the bench looking over the south side of the river.

But wait, there's more... 

See you at the river!

TRR August Cleanup

Thanks to everyone who came out to our last cleanup.  GREAT JOB!!!

Watch this space for our next cleanup date and location.

Saturday July 14th, Ivey Park

Our next cleanup will be on Saturday July 14th 9:30 am to noon at Ivey Park.

We'll meet in Ivey Park at the flagpole near the forks. Hope to see you there!

Next Cleanup , June 16th, Ann Street Park

Our next cleanup will be on Saturday June 16th 9:30 am to noon at Ann Street Park. We'll meet near the community gardens on Ann Street and clean up what we missed in April. Time permitting we'll clean up to the forks.

May 19th Carfrae Park

Our next clean-up will be on Saturday May 19th, 9:30 am to noon at Carfrae Park. 

We'll meet near the bench on the south side of the river in Carfrae Park.

We will clean up the park, both sides of the river and a bit of Richard B. Harrison Park.  Come on out and lend a hand.

TRR Cleanup, May 19th, Location TBD

Our next clean-up will be on Saturday May 18th, 9:30 am to noon at Pottersburg Creek. We'll meet at the "Staging Area" - in the parking lot at 1551 Dundas Street near First Street - Behind the Rexall.

We'll provide garbage bags and gloves (we also have a few garbage grabbers). Apart from weather appropriate clothing we recommend you wear long pants, sturdy boots or hiking shoes and bring a bottle of drinking water.

Families are welcome, however parents must be responsible for their children at all times.

See you at the river!

Thames River Cleanup, April 21

Hello Thames River Rally Volunteer!
 

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth day? How about joining us for a cleanup, the Thames River Cleanup (www.thamesrivercleanup.ca) on Saturday April 21, 2018.

Meet us at 9:00 am in the large parking on the South side of Oxford Street just East of the bridge (parking available). We are responsible for collecting trash on both sides of the river South of the bridge at Oxford Street East to Blackfriars' Bridge. 

See you at the river!

Dingman Creek March 31st

Our next cleanup will be on Saturday March 31st from 9:30 am to noon at Dingman Creek.

Our meeting spot or "Staging Area" will be the parking lot at 765 Exeter Road near Wellington Road south. Enter the Winner's parking lot and drive to the most south-easterly part of the lot. We're going to clean up the area at the south end of the parking lot and near the creek.

We'll provide garbage bags and gloves (we also have a few garbage grabbers). Apart from weather appropriate clothing we suggest you bring a bottle of drinking water.

Families are welcome, however parents must be responsible for their children at all times.

See you at the river!

Thames River Cleanup, April 21st, 9:30 - noon

Hello Thames River Rally Volunteer!
 

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth day? How about joining us for a cleanup, the Thames River Cleanup (www.thamesrivercleanup.ca) on Saturday April 21, 2018.

Meet us at 9:00 am in the large parking on the South side of Oxford Street just East of the bridge (parking available). We are responsible for collecting trash on both sides of the river South of the bridge at Oxford Street East to Blackfriars' Bridge. 

See you at the river!

Due to the snow that likely covered the garbage we'd hoped to cleanup, we've decided to CANCEL tomorrow's (Saturday, March 3rd) cleanup.

We hope to be able to cleanup the Dingman Creek site before too long. We encourage you to watch this site and our Facebook page for more information regarding future cleanups.

Dingman Creek Cleanup, March 3rd 2018

Our next cleanup will be on Saturday March 3rd from 9:30 am to noon at Dingman Creek.

Our meeting spot or "Staging Area" will be the parking lot at 765 Exeter Road near Wellington Road south. Enter the Winner's parking lot and drive to the most south-easterly part of the lot. We're going to clean up the area at the south end of the parking lot and near the river.

We'll provide garbage bags and gloves (we also have a few garbage grabbers). Apart from weather appropriate clothing we suggest you bring a bottle of drinking water.

Families are welcome, however parents must be responsible for their children at all times.

See you at the river!