The City of Ottawa assigned the Water Dragon Park for the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council of Ottawa’s Park Cleaning Drive, a vital part of our broader community service efforts.

A few of our Board members gathered at Water Dragon Park on Chapman Mills Drive in Barrhaven, volunteering to pick up the litter to enhance the beauty and health of the park. Our volunteers were hands-on, meticulously picking up the litter strewn around the park. We collected almost five garbage bags full of litter. Our efforts left the park noticeably cleaner, fostering a sense of pride and community spirit among all who participated.

This activity was a practical application of Gandhi’s philosophy, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.“

By taking direct action to care for our environment, we not only honor Gandhi’s teachings on cleanliness and respect for nature but also instill these values within our community.

The Park Cleaning Drive serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards our shared spaces. It also portrays the impact collective action can have on our environment. Through initiatives like these, we continue to embody the essence of service and commitment to sustainability that Gandhi championed. Such initiatives ensure that his legacy of care and respect for the earth endures in our community’s actions.