Greater Bendigo residents can lend a helping hand at six local sites on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday March 6, 2022.
Clean Up Australia Day sites are located in Axedale, Long Gully Creek, Lake Eppalock, Huntly and two on the Bendigo Creek in Kangaroo Flat and White Hills
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said Clean Up Australia Day continues to be an important community event in Greater Bendigo.
"I encourage everyone to help clean up our beautiful landscape and creeks, better yet, let's make sure rubbish doesn't end up there in the first place," Cr Metcalf said.
"Clean Up Australia Day is a simple and powerful way to contribute to your local community and environment, so why not roll up your sleeves and get involved."
2022 Clean Up Australia Day sites:
Bendigo Creek, White Hills
Saturday March 5, 10:30 am - 1 pm
Meet at the Poppet Head adjacent to Holdsworth Rd, White Hills
Bendigo Creek, Kangaroo Flat
Sunday March 6, 6 am - 4 pm
Meet in the creek reserve opposite 3 Carpenter St, Kangaroo Flat
Long Gully Creek, North Bendigo
Sunday March 6, 10 am - 12 pm
Meet in the creek reserve, opposite 1 Redgum Ct, North Bendigo
Huntly Bushland
Sunday March 6, 9 am - 11 am
Meet at corner of East Road and Gungurru Road
Randell's Cove, Lake Eppalock
Sunday March 6, 9 am - 10:30 am
Meet at Kimbolton Kiosk, before moving onto Strathfieldsaye Rd.
Event restricted to over 15 years, as collecting from the roadside.
Axedale River Reserve
Sunday March 6, 9:30 am - 12 pm
Meet at the river reserve near the Platypus Compass
