Let’s do some plogging at Warby Trail Fest!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging at Burnley!
NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU RUN OR WALK, EVERY STEP COUNTS. IN YOUR GARDEN, ON THE ROAD, IN YOUR KITCHEN OR ON YOUR BALCONY!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run/cleanup walk of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
And for the exciting part: The Little Litter Project will be joining forces in this Special Edition event! YES! The awesome legend Candace Colaco will join us on the day as part of the #plasticfreejuly movement!
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run/walk by the Studley Boathouse cafe. BYO keep cup please!
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Look for our friendly crew and our flag
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
We will be giving socially distant high 5s to everyone by the end of the event. We got plenty to share!
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
This time we are here to Plog for the Frog!
Help cleanup our waterways and the species that rely on their health, such as the Pobblebonk frog.
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves thanks to Clean Up Australia, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
To access tickets, click HERE!
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
the plastic runner
Let's clean your Yarra! Join us on Saturday 27 March for our next cleanup event and paddle and/or walk against plastic.
Your Yarra is the largest contributor of litter into Port Phillip Bay.
Picking up every 'litter' bit counts. Join us on Saturday 27 March for our next clean up event and love your Yarra.
We'll provide the gloves, bags, kayaks* and safety gear.
This is our 8th Blitz Event! Over the course of 2018 - 2020 we have collected more than 38,000 kg of waste from Melbourne's waterways, stopping the lifecycle of plastic and polystyrene from further degrading into our waterways and harming our precious wildlife.
On land or on water, you can be part of our story of reducing the impacts of litter on your Yarra and working towards protecting the health of all that call the catchment home.
Thank you to ANZ Community Foundation for supporting this event.
* Yarra Riverkeeper members are given first priority to kayaks, you can sign up to become a member here.
Our ticketing system will be a little different this year!
To help keep physical distancing restrictions in place we have allocated tickets per activity. You can choose between:
1. Litter picking by foot: This is for those who are looking at walking along the river / on land and collecting rubbish
2. 2. A walking tour / orientation: Join us on an educational tour of the area
3. Kayaks (double or single): Reserve a kayak and paddle against plastic! Please note that Yarra Riverkeeper members are given first preference to our kayaks. You can sign up to become a member here
Can't make the event? Donate $15 and you're helping to remove approximately 1kg of litter from the Yarra and its parks
This is a COVID-safe event and we will be adhering to the the latest health advice and public event requirements.
In conjunction with the latest health advice by the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, it is a requirement to bring a face mask with you unless you have a valid reason not to, and to maintain physical distancing practices.
You can access our CovidSafe Events Checklist here.
If you feel unwell on the day of the event, please stay home. If you have any questions about our COVID safe procedures please email info@yarrariver.org.au
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
We will be spreading the word about this amazing organisation and their mission in litter prevention and cleanup events.
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the MPavilion.
Have any questions about plogging? Want to learn more about recycling? We will have a Q&A to wrap up our session.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves thanks to Clean Up Australia, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point at MPavilion
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
the plastic runner
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events around the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events around the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!
In September 2019, record numbers of people around the world took to the streets to demand action on climate change—from government officials to organisations and industries. What happens now? Join a group of community leaders from a range of backgrounds and specialties for a vital tag-team discussion about living in a time of climate crisis.
The annual MRelay series brings together movers and shakers from around Victoria to discuss timely issues affecting us all. This special edition of MRelay is organised by the M_Curators.
This event was programmed by M_Curators team. M_Curators is an MPavilion initiative engaging young makers, doers and planners.
Join the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for a clean-up with a difference! We'll provide cleaning gear, a bunch of kayaks and canoes so you can Blitz clean and love your rivers! This is a family-friendly, free event.
Register here: http://bit.ly/YarraBlitz7
Remember Yarra Riverkeeper Association members get first dibs to kayaks and canoes. Support the work they do and become a member today! https://yra.wildapricot.org/
With the current bushfire crisis in several places around Australia, we needed to find a way to help. And why not join the legend Samantha Gash and her call for action: Relief Run. 100% of the registration fees will be donated to the Australian Red Cross. Check here for more details
Thanks to one of our wonderful volunteers (Hanna), and the awesome people from Sea Kayak Australia, we can bring you “Let’s go Kayaking for a Greener Yarra”!
Date: Thursday 28 November
Time: 12pm–2pm
Place: Parliament steps, Spring Street, Melbourne
Followed by: BYO picnic in Treasury Gardens
WHAT
It’s very clear from the current state of Victoria’s environment that bold action is needed by the Andrews Government to protect the places and wildlife we love – our National Parks, forests, rivers, beaches, oceans, native plants and animals.
On Thursday 28 November, the fifth anniversary of the election of the Andrews Government, environment and community groups from across Victoria will rally together to demand real action to protect Victoria's nature. Will you join us?
WHY
As Victoria's biodiversity continues to rapidly decline, habitats become more stressed, species become more threatened, and the climate crisis escalates, we can’t waste any more time.
So let’s get together to show our community expects more action by the Andrews Government to address these urgent problems.
We will be urging for:
- New and better-funded National Parks
- Better protection for our forests, rivers, beaches, oceans and wildlife.
- Stronger laws to protect threatened species and habitats that address the size of the crisis we are facing.
THE RALLY
We need to make sure there are thousands of us to demonstrate that people who know and care about nature want action – that Victorians want new National Parks and better protection for nature.
The current lack of leadership to protect nature is real. However, the rally will not be all doom and gloom. We want to deliver a positive message of what can and should be done in this term of government to protect nature.
To make this happen, we need everyone to bring a banner, sign, puppet or other craftwork to represent the special place you think deserves better from the government.
SPREAD THE WORD
To make this rally have the biggest impact possible we need your help! Please spread the word by:
- Sharing the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/901003676966816/
- Inviting your friends and family
- Sticking up posters or handing out fliers in your neighbourhood (contacts below)
We hope you can join us to stand up for our forests, rivers, beaches, oceans and wildlife and demand more respect for life and protection for nature.
CONTACT
Please contact Sarah Day (sarah@vnpa.org.au) to order promotion posters and flyers to put up in your local community, or for more information.
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
This August edition will be run in collaboration with: CITY OF YARRA COUNCIL!
Yes! We will be teaming up with the awesome City of Yarra Council for future events within the local community! With the new Waste Revolution Trial, our friends from CoY are giving a good fight in the war on waste, reinventing the way how Council and Community recycle together.
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
After we finish, we will have some snacks for you!
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
There are few parking spots along the Capital City Trail, but we encourage you to cycle or use public transport. The best way to get to the Meeting Point is to hop off at Heyington or South Yarra train station. We recommend you to plan your commute, as you will have to walk/warm up to the starting point (like 10-15 min max).
Look for our friendly crew and our flag!
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
Meeting point next to water tap
The Zero Waste Festival's aim is to provide people with ideas and skills, guiding sustainable habit change, sharing practical resources and connecting with community. This event will comprise inspiring presentations, information stalls, workshops, music, and more showing ways to creatively and economically reduce waste, rethink resource reuse, and to empower community focused environmental actions.
Sustainability Victoria and Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group invite you to the 2019 Victorian Waste Education Conference in Geelong.
By joining a beach clean-up you make a direct positive impact to the ocean by removing trash before it can cause harm to marine life and the health of the ocean.
Join the Sea Shepherd's Marine Debris Team in Geelong to clean up Limeburners Point, Geelong.
This is a plastic documentary with a difference, this is a positive story, of hope, of people taking matters into their own hands and of having a damn good time.
Coming together and changing the world doesn't have to be a terrible experience, you'll meet great people you probably have a lot in common with, you'll learn and you might just change the system together, then ride on to another country and another adventure.
I wanted to have a different celebration this year, and share with you what has been my mission these last couple of months. I tried to get some kayaks, but didn't work...so it will be a normal cleanup morning as usual :)
It’s time to Spring into action
"Spring Clean the City" is back for a second year - bigger and better than before! Brought to you by anti-litter volunteer networks Beach Patrol, Love Our Street, Clean Up Australia and the Boomerang Alliance. We will be cleaning the Melbourne CBD on #worldcleanupday, on Saturday the 21st of September.
Through hosting Melbourne's biggest street clean event, we'll be highlighting the state's litter problem, which is mostly caused by disposable #singleuseplastic.
Items like cans, bottles, takeaway containers, coffee cups, lids, and straws are ending up in our waterways and beaches where they are doing damage to marine life. What's dropped in the street ends up in the Bay. We want real action on the main litter items!
This event is not intended to show the city lacks appeal or amenity due to litter. Melbourne City Council shares our concern about litter and waste. Our aim is to demonstrate the impact of litter, and provide compelling evidence for a 10 cents container deposit scheme (cash for containers) and other litter-prevention initiatives.
Bring your friends, family and co-workers!
EVENT INFO:
Arrive at 9 am at meeting point for a 9:30 am clean start.
The clean will go for approximately two hours.
You will be given a map with a small section within the CBD to collect litter in.
Once you're finished, return your litter to the meeting point on Southbank Promenade.
Please be SunSmart, wear enclosed shoes and have some water in a reusable bottle.
If you have your own reusable gloves, bucket/bag and tongs - please bring these along.
This is a free family friendly event, everyone is welcome.
Bottles and cans collected will be counted, presented and photographed to demonstrate the real need for a Container Deposit Scheme in Victoria. Victoria is the only state without a refund scheme on drink containers. We will show how much of the CBD's litter is comprised of drink-related items. Last year it was ONE THIRD of the litter volume collected!
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spring-clean-the-city-2019-tickets-60503976021
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 45min to 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner
In collaboration with Sea Shepherd, we proudly present our second event in Frankston, Melbourne! This time we are also partnering up with Dive2U for divers to clean up submerged trash while we clean up along the coast (see bottom of event for in-water specific details)!
This is not your usual beach clean up event. This world needs more everyday superheroes to rise to the call to save this planet and our oceans, and its time to deliver! Come join us in your incredible cosplay, superhero themed outfits, or even turn up as an odd vigilante or two.
You can also come wearing a comic book themed t-shirt! Together we can raise awareness about the crisis our oceans face from waste and plastic pollution, whilst walking the talk and showing the power we have as individuals to make a bigger difference.
Event Coordinators: Lauren Sandeman and Sharan Velauthan
Meeting point: At the Sea Shepherd Marquee at Frankston Pier
Start Time and group photo: 10.40am
(Dive/Snorkel briefing 10:30am sharp)
Clean-Up: 11:00am to 12:45pm
Sorting and Counting: 12pm – 2pm
Wrap Up: 2:30pm
Whilst suiting up is a large part of this event – please be smart. It is the middle of winter in Melbourne so please bring appropriate clothing to stay warm, enclosed shoes and water in reusable containers (no single use plastic please). If you have reusable gloves and tongs, please bring them along – we will have some available but they will be in limited supply.
We would like to acknowledge the Boonwrrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and water we will be meeting on, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We cannot hope to have environmental justice without appropriate rights and recognition of First Nations People.
REGISTRATION: SCUBA DIVERS BRING YOUR CERT CARD!!!! Registrations will open 60mins prior to event start. Sign in will occur on the day along with sighting of certification cards for scuba divers (snorkelers not required to show any qualifications). Please click 'Going' to the event so we can account for numbers leading up to the day and so you stay up to date with event announcements.
MIN REQUIREMENTS: Divers must be Open Water certified and above and have dived locally in the last 12 months.
Snorkelers need to have good swimming skills and be confident swimming around the jetty.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST bring and wear gloves and a knife/scissors (line cutters available for purchase on the day). Collection bags will be provided on the day to share amongst buddy pairs.
EQUIPMENT RENTALS: Are available on the day at additional costs. Bookings are essential so get your reservations in well before the event day. TO BOOK EQUIPMENT: please send Dive2U a PM through messenger or an email to dive@dive2u.com with what you need and your sizes and we'll confirm pricing (FYI - full scuba gear rental is $80 - Full Snorkel Gear rental is $50). Any questions please call or message Dive2U on 0409411299.
Stay tuned for updates.
For the Oceans!
Event organised by:
Help keep plastic and debris out of our oceans and waterways. Sign up to a conservation event in Perth:
https://www.kathmandu.com.au/make-a-difference
After the clean-up, the team will categorise all rubbish collected and load the data into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative database. The Tangaroa Blue Foundation uses the data gathered to help communities create ‘source reduction plans’. This means that we can try to address the cause of marine debris at the source and try to limit the amount of rubbish created in the first place.
Don't forget to register! In order to properly prepare for the Waterway Clean Up events, we request that all attendees please register on the form here: https://kathmandu.typeform.com/to/wzyTfh
Thanks for taking part and helping Kathmandu and Tangaroa Blue tackle waterway waste!
Please wear sturdy footwear, protective clothing and gloves.
Any questions?
Phone Paul 9489 5062
Location: click here for directions
Event organised by:
Where: Richmond Rowing Club, 1 Boathouse Drive, Melbourne
When: Sunday 25 August 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Schedule of events:
10:15 -10:30 Introduction & Safety Briefing
10:45 -12:30 Yarra River Clean-up
12:30 – 1:00 BBQ & Prizes
Getting to Richmond Rowing Club:
Bike: Main Yarra Trail
Car: Enter via Boathouse Drive, free all day parking available along Boathouse Drive
Public Transport: Flinders Street Station 5 min walk away
Bring: Layers for varying temps and the splash of your paddle, gloves, water bottle, hat, sunscreen
Provided: Some boats*, bags, safety gear, sausage sizzle @ gold coin donation
* Yarra Riverkeeper Association members get first dibs to canoes and kayaks. Join here: http://yarrariver.org.au. Keep in mind, if you don’t secure a boat, local parklands and riverbanks have troves of trash to collect!
No need to print your tickets
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
This August edition will be run in collaboration with: CITY OF YARRA COUNCIL!
Yes! We will be teaming up with the awesome City of Yarra Council for future events within the local community! With the new Waste Revolution Trial, our friends from CoY are giving a good fight in the war on waste, reinventing the way how Council and Community recycle together.
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run thanks to our mates from Barrel of Beans.
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
There are few parking spots along the Capital City Trail, but we encourage you to cycle or use public transport. The best way to get to the Meeting Point is to hop off at Heyington or South Yarra train station. We recommend you to plan your commute, as you will have to walk/warm up to the starting point (like 10-15 min max).
Look for our friendly crew and our flag!
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds thanks to our friends from Paddy Pallin.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
Meeting point next to water tap
Here are the event details:
Come and Join Our Eco Green Spirit Warriors Beach Clean ups once a month! We are making this a monthly event starting at different Beaches. If you subscribe at the 1st event you will receive a FREE T-shirt at the 2nd clean up! Please Bring a bucket along so we can all make a difference to help reduce plastic pollution from our coast line.
Make sure you drop by and say hi! Every month, this Footscray local heroes catch up over coffee to help keeping their streets clean and tidy!
Here is the info for their event:
Hello all - we're back to our usual start/end location of Rudimentary Cafe in August for Rubbish Run/Walk #15!
Gloves, bags and safety vests will be supplied as per usual - with Louise leading the walking group and Derek taking the runners.
The monthly "Glove of Glory" will be up for grabs also!
We'll run/walk for an hour and then meet back at Rudimentary Cafe for coffee and good times.
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
And for the exciting part: Paddy Pallin will be our partner in this Special Edition event! YES! The awesome Paddy Pallin crew will join us on the day as part of the #plasticfreejuly movement!
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run.
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Look for our friendly crew and our flag
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds thanks to our friends from Paddy Pallin and Salomon Running.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
