Registered Community Clean Up events will take place in Campaspe Shire from Wednesday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1.
Campaspe Shire Council Regulatory and Community Services general manager Paul McKenzie said these events were all great opportunities to show community pride by cleaning up our local parks, bushland and waterways.
“Eight million tonnes of plastic enter Earth’s oceans each year, with much of this washed in via rivers and waterways,” Mr McKenzie said.
“Litter carelessly thrown away by a small minority of people damages the health of our native flora and fauna and spoils the visual appeal of our beautiful region.”
Registered Community Clean Up Days for Kyabram and district will be held on:
Thursday, February 27:
● Kyabram — Lake Road footpath — meet at Kyabram Community Learning Centre, 10 am to 11 am.
Saturday, February 29:
● Kyabram — Memorial Gardens — meet at the barbecue shelter, 10 am to noon;
● Rushworth — Murchison-Rushworth Rd — meet at Moto Finish Café, 9 am to 11 am;
● Stanhope — Brand St — meet at 9 Brand St, 9 am to 11.30 am.
Many schools across the shire are hosting their own School Clean Up Days including Tongala Primary School and Colbinabbin Preschool.
Individuals or groups can register at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au, or simply go along to one of the registered events.
Volunteers are asked to bring water, gloves, a hat and sturdy shoes.
Lunch will be provided for volunteers at selected sites.
For more information contact the council’s Environmental Education Officer on 1300 666 535.
