Earth Day is just around the corner, and Communities in Bloom is swinging into action to get the community involved in making Drumheller a cleaner place to be.
Last year was very successful as volunteers filled a 20-yard bin donated by Top Waste with garbage found throughout the valley. This year they are hoping to attract more people to the event.
“I want to get more people involved this year,” said Trish Parker of Communities in Bloom. “We’re going to be bigger and better.”
Last year the event prompted great support from the community. Not only did the challenge bring out a dedicated core of volunteers, but businesses were involved by cleaning up their own properties on their quest to make Drumheller garbage-free, but they also helped through corporate support.
They are looking to invite other groups or schools to join in the effort. The base of operation will be at the Heartwood Inn, and following the collection, they will be gathering back at the Heartwood for a barbecue and fun for the volunteers.
On March 30, there will be a planning meeting at the Royal Tyrrell Museum at 3 p.m. Organizers are inviting community groups that are interested to come out and find out how they can get involved.
For more information contact Trish Parker at 403-823-0129 or see the Valley Trash Challenge 2011 Facebook page.