May 25, 2010
(Red Deer, Alberta) – On June 6, residents are encouraged to participate in the Red Deer River Clean-up, an annual event that is now part of the Green Deer campaign.
“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,” said Suzanne Jubb, community and program facilitator with The City of Red Deer. “The annual Red Deer River Clean-up is another piece of the Green Deer puzzle, because it encourages people to clean near the river, which is such an important part of our city.”
Jubb notes that last year 87 citizens participated in the river clean-up, and organizers hope for an even stronger response this year. “The more people who help out, the more area we can cover,” she said. “The river clean-up is a great way for families, clubs and other organizations to get involved in keeping Red Deer clean and beautiful.”
The 2010 Red Deer River Clean-up will be held from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Participants are invited to a free barbeque after the event, and they’ll also have a chance to win a variety of prizes.
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.
The Red Deer River Clean-up is sponsored by The City of Red Deer, NOVA Chemicals and Trout Unlimited Canada. For more information, call 403-309-8411 or visit www.reddeer.ca/greendeer.
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For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Jubb
Community & Program Facilitator
The City of Red Deer
403-309-8409
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