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Gr een Deer 2012: April 16 – June 17
Leave it better than you found it
Red Deerians don’t like litter. Most would never dream of littering, and an astounding number come forth each spring – individually, in groups, and as businesses – armed with pickers, gloves and bags, to clean up the trash and litter that have accumulated through the winter.
During the Green Deer campaign and throughout the year, the careless actions of a few are cancelled out by the energy and caring of the majority – the people who love Red Deer and take pride in the beauty of our community.
From April 16 to June 17, join neighbours, friends and coworkers in keeping Red Deer beautiful and healthy. Register for Green Deer today.
How to register
- Register in person: Recreation Centre, Collicutt Centre or G.H. Dawe Centre
- Register at the Green Deer kick-off barbeque: Monday, April 16, 5:00-6:30 pm, Kerry Wood Nature Centre: 6300 45 Avenue
- Register by calling Recreation staff at 403-309-8411, Course Code: #54455
TD Friends of the Environment garbage bags are provided at our facilities.
The importance of registering
If you’re cleaning up your neighbourhood or favourite green space, please give us a call. People are encouraged to register so Green Deer organizers can distribute cleaning supplies, track the areas that have been cleaned and recognize volunteer work. Every group to register will automatically be entered into a draw to win a barbeque event.
Once you register, there are a variety of ways to get involved and have fun:
- Challenge another group to see who can gather the most trash
- Register to pick up litter in your own neighbourhood or one of your favourite park areas
- Sponsor a friendly competition among those in your group and offer a prize
Garbage pile pick-up available
If you have collected large amounts of garbage, please notify Suzanne at 403-309-8411 and she will arrange to have your pile picked up. You can also put the Green Deer garbage bags with your own garbage. You will not be charged for additional garbage.
Benefits of taking part in Green Deer:
Green Deer supports community gathering, active living, environmental issues and socially responsible behaviour.
Green Deer partners:
Save-On Foods, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire, KG Country/Z99, Community Care, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Century Vallen, Waste Management of Canada and The City of Red Deer.
Other Green Deer events
These events are sponsored by NOVA Chemicals, Trout Unlimited Canada, Genivar and The City of Red Deer:
- Red Deer River Clean Up - June 3
- Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up - September 9
Report Graffiti
We all deserve a clean and beautiful community. Help us wipe out graffiti in Red Deer.
Green Deer - Leave it better than you found it - video
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