Rotary Clubs (Canadian and American) around all of the Great Lakes are sponsoring a watershed clean-up in celebration of Earth week. Here in Norfolk County, the three area Rotary clubs – Norfolk Sunrise, Simcoe and Delhi Rotary Clubs are doing the clean-up on Apr 16 from 9am to 12noon on rivers, waterfronts and trails in the community. This is a community-wide event with the Port Dover Lions responsible for cleaning areas in Port Dover, The Lynn Valley Trail Association cleaning the Lynn Valley Trail, and the three Rotary Clubs (along with other clubs such as Youth in Christ) doing clean-ups at two locations in Simcoe (Alligator Park and Lions Park) as well as at Long Point, Turkey Point and Delhi.
While we have many local clubs involved, volunteers are always welcomed to attend at any of the locations. If you, your friends or your group would like to participate, please contact the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise coordinator at 519-583-3328 or send us an email by clicking on this link for more information. Volunteers should be prepared to wear hiking or wet gear boots and bring gloves or other desired protective kit - pick-up bags will be provided.
As an aside - apparently, this is the year of the barrel - we have located 8 barrels, along with steel posts, some tire rims and three shopping carts that are on our list to remove from the Lynn River so it should make for a fun, important much needed cleaning of the river.
As an aside - apparently, this is the year of the barrel - we have located 8 barrels, along with steel posts, some tire rims and three shopping carts that are on our list to remove from the Lynn River so it should make for a fun, important much needed cleaning of the river.
