Help wanted for Red Deer River Cleanup

Help clean up the shores along the Red Deer River on Sunday, June 4, as part of the Red Deer River Cleanup.

“The annual Red Deer River Cleanup is a piece of the Green Deer puzzle that encourages people to clean near the river, which is such an important part of our city,” said Suzanne Jubb, Community and Program Facilitator. “Since Green Deer began in April, we’ve seen positive results throughout the city. As the litter disappears, we really appreciate how beautiful our community is.”

The 2017 Red Deer River Cleanup will be held from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Participants are invited to a free barbecue and prizes after the event.

“The more people who help out, the more area we can cover,” said Tanya Wells, Red Deer River Coordinator. “The river cleanup is a great way for families, clubs and other organizations to get involved in keeping Red Deer clean and beautiful.”

Pre-registration is not required, but residents are asked to arrive promptly at 12:30 p.m. to receive their cleaning supplies and to be assigned a specific area of the riverbank to clean. Participants should wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Partners of the Red Deer River Cleanup include The City of Red Deer, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, NOVA Chemicals and Trout Unlimited Canada. For more information, call 403-346-2010 or visit www.reddeer.ca/greendeer.