Greater Bendigo residents can lend a helping hand at six local sites in White Hills, Flora Hill, Long Gully, Axedale, Kangaroo Flat and Huntly on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday March 3, 2024.
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said Clean Up Australia Day is the nation's largest community based environmental event.
"Clean Up Australia Day has been an important community event in Greater Bendigo for many years with loads of rubbish removed from our local landscapes," Cr Metcalf said.
"It's a simple and powerful way to contribute to our local community and environment, so why not roll up your sleeves and get involved at a local site on the day.
"It's easy to participate and all you have to do is attend one of the six sites, wear suitable clothing, bring along a pair of gloves, hat and a drink bottle and register with the site coordinator when you arrive. Some collection bags will be available but it would be great if participants could also bring along their own bag to collect rubbish in."
The following Clean Up sites will be held in Greater Bendigo:
Saturday March 2
10am - 1pm White Hills Plumridge Track - Nature Conservation Reserve
Meet at the carpark at the top of Plumridge Street at the entry to the Nature Conservation Reserve.
Sunday March 3
10am - 11am Flora Hill La Trobe University
Meet in front of Engineering Department building of La Trobe University at intersection of Keck and Sharon Streets. Bring your own gloves and bags.
9am - 11am Long Gully Comet Shaft and KR Shaft and Comet Diggings
Meet on the grassed area, corner of Poulston and Comet Streets, Long Gully. Park ranger present. Good footwear required.
10am - 12.30pm Axedale Community Garden
Meet at Axedale Community Garden - behind the Uniting Church. Bring your own gloves and bags.
6am - 4pm Kangaroo Flat Clean Up
Meet opposite 3 Carpenter Street, Kangaroo Flat.
8am - 11am Huntly Streamside Reserve - Bendigo Creek
Meet at Huntly Streamside Reserve picnic area, Leans Road, Huntly.
Children 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
