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 go plogging and help our planet!

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!

What should I bring:

Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢

Running shoes 👟

Water 🍼

Smiles 😊

Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee

Meeting point at the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark

Look for our friendly crew and our flag

If you can't make it, please SHARE

Let's spread the love for our trails!

Need more reasons to come?

We will be giving socially distant high 5s to everyone by the end of the event. We got plenty to share!

REGISTER CLICKING HERE

*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!

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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.

This is a free event.

NATURE FOR LIFE RALLY

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.