The Werribee River Association and Junubi Wyndham are joining forces to clean up Lollipop Creek in Wyndham Vale.
Clean Up Australia Day is an annual nationwide event encourages people to participate in litter removal.
Lollipop Creek connects to Black Forest Swamp, and litter often ends up in the creek due to improper disposal.
“Lollipop Creek is habitat for wildlife such as birds and frogs,” Werribee River Association community engagement facilitator Fatima Measham said.
“Every piece of rubbish we take out improves their quality of life and ours. It doesn’t make us feel good to see an unloved environment.”
The clean up will be held on Sunday, March 5, meeting at the rear of the Honour Avenue IGA in Wyndham Vale, from 10.30am-noon.
“Young people are going to inherit the environment – getting them involved is critical,” Junubi Wyndham program manager Poly Kiyaga.
“We also know that many parents in Wyndham lack the confidence and language skills to engage in such events. But their children, who were born here and would have those skills, can show the way.”
Details: 0425 830 573 or fatima.measham@werribeeriver.org.au
