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We all need to work together to KEEP OUR VALLEY GREEN! Each one of us can make a difference. Below are ways you can get involved, as an individual or as a group, to help reduce litter in our Valley.
Clean School Yard Program (P-12) With leadership and assistance from teachers and school administrators, students are encouraged to clean up school yard litter, and, in the process, learn NOT to litter in the first place. Suggestions:
Why participate?
We want to hear from your school! Let us know how and when your school is planning a "Tidy School Yard" activity, and, because we love to spread good news... we'll post it here! Staff and students at Dutch Settlement Elementary School, Musquodoboit Rural High School, Musquodoboit Valley Education Centre, and Upper Musquodoboit Consolidated School care about the future of our planet. Throughout the school year, they participate in a variety programs that ensure they know the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. Way to go! |
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Eddie's Litterless Road Tour (P-3)
Teachers will be left with a special curriculum-based activity sheet that can be used at a later date, a souvenir poster to help remind kids never to litter, and each child will receive a full colour litter-prevention guide to take home. Youth groups such as the Girl Guides or Scouts are also welcome to book a presentation for kids in the 5-9 age range. To book your stop on Eddie’s tour, contact: Heather MacIntyre Tel: 902-420-3474 Toll Free: 1-800-665-5377 Email: macintyre@clean.ns.ca |
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Adopt-a-Highway Program (Ages 12+)
In recent years, the following individuals, groups, and organizations have dedicated their time and effort to clean up a portion of our Valley's roadways and our community says THANK YOU!
On May 9, 2009 Adopt-a-Highway participants, the Musquodoboit Valley Lions Club, once again beautified our community by removing unsightly garbage that has collected along the roadways. If you, your community group, or organization registers to participate in the Adopt-a-Highway Program in our area, please tell us. We want to spread the good news here! To register as an individual or group, contact: Adopt-A Highway |
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Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up (all ages)
What’s In It For Me? You get the great feeling of being a positive force in the fight against litter, and a cleaner neighborhood or beach, plus Clean Nova Scotia will provide you with a free Pick-Me-Up kit. The kit includes an information booklet, advertising posters, an appropriate amount of garbage bags and blue bags and a data card that you can use to keep track of what types of litter you find, everything you will need to have a great Pick-Me-Up. Coordinators will also receive one free compact tote bag as a thank you for participating (while supplies last). The tote bag is meant to help you reduce the amount of plastic bags you use on a daily basis. When Can I Do My Pick-Me-Up? Typically, Pick-Me-Ups are done in the spring to take advantage of what melted snow unveils, however any time of year is a good time. Litter is a year long problem that needs as much attention as possible. How Do I Get In Touch? Clean Nova Scotia or visit: www.clean.ns.ca or www.nspickmeup.ca or: The Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up Waste Reduction Week and Volunteering Jillian
Isenor at jisenor@clean.ns.ca.
If you know of any other efforts being made in the Musquodoboit Valley, to "Keep our Valley Clean and Green", please let us know, because we're all about spreadin' the good word!
TownCryer News PO Box 223 Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0 Tel: (902) 384-2630 Email: info@towncryernews.ca |
