Clean Up Australia Day mightn’t be until this Sunday, but a group of Wyndham locals warmed up for the big day with a litter collection session along Skeleton Creek in Hoppers Crossing on Monday morning.
Volunteers from the Werribee River Association and affiliated community groups, Love Or Street 3024, Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook, Love Our Street 3030 Werribee and Beach Patrol 3030, gathered to pick up litter along the creek, the same place where Clean Up Australia Day events will be held on March 3.
The Werribee River Association have undertaken litter collection work since it commenced in the early 1980’s, with most years partnering with community and business groups to host Clean Up Australia Day events too.
The association’s Lisa Field said whether it was a Clean Up Australia Day event or just one of their regular sessions, picking up litter was both a fun activity for volunteers and a valuable service for the community.
“Our clean-ups not only help in maintaining the beauty of local waterways but also raises awareness about the importance of environmental stewardships and the positive steps community members can make in keeping their neighbourhoods and surrounds cleaner and healthier for all.”
The Clean Up Australia Day event at Skeleton Creek is from 10.30am to 12.00pn on Sunday March 3, with litter removal
focused on the stretch of creek at the rear of Anaconda, 323 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing.
The event will suit individuals as well as small and large groups, with all equipment provided.
Those with special needs or coming with a large group are encouraged to register beforehand.
For more information visit werribeeriver.org.au/ and www.cleanup.org.au/.
