More than 2,500 volunteers helped pick up thousands of kilograms of garbage by removing a little in every quadrant of Calgary, including parks, green spaces, pathways and riverbanks.
“The Pathway and River Cleanup gives our city a great spring cleaning but also emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship,” volunteer Maggie Nelson said.
Event volunteers were required to register by the end of March to allow for group assignments and safety training.
This year’s participants include non-profit organizations, community associations, local businesses and city staff. For many, the cleanup has become an annual tradition of giving back among friends and coworkers.
The 49th annual event wrapped up at 12 p.m. Sunday.
Organizers say Calgarians are encouraged to get involved in keeping the city clean year round by picking up and properly disposing of their litter.
They can also organize their own community or school cleanups using the city’s free TLC Kits. Each kit contains enough supplies for 10 people and can be picked up at nine locations across the city. For more information, visit calgary.ca/tlckits.
The hashtag of the day on Twitter and Instagram in Calgary was #yyccleans as volunteers shared the fun of their cleanup experience.
Great am w/ our @EvergreenCanada Team during #yyccleans event. Our unique find Owlets & Snakes @CalgaryParks amazing pic.twitter.com/nAfXW8GPHM
— Judi Vandenbrink (@JVconsult) May 1, 2016
Taking a break during the Pathway and River Cleanup! #yyccleans pic.twitter.com/mqbKT2jYOw
— Katt Hryciw (@KattHryciw) May 1, 2016
One volunteer group from @CISV_Calgary at the Sunning Buffalo during the #yyccleans Pathway and River Cleanup. pic.twitter.com/6AL96z4Duc
— Katt Hryciw (@KattHryciw) May 1, 2016
City of Calgary park clean up !! #yyccleans #volunteer https://t.co/4qXm7olLI8
— cassidysaskiw (@cass_bickford) May 1, 2016
Bye bye garbage #yyccleans #yyc #adtcares @calgaryparks @cityofcalgary https://t.co/cwGjeLVwQd
— Mindy Sue (@earthtomindy) May 1, 2016
@CalgaryParks #yyccleans Coolest find in 3 years volunteering! Found between Riverdale & Sandy Beach. pic.twitter.com/Vv3S3rXcDF
— 🐮CowtownGirl🐮she/her🇫🇷🇮🇪🏴= 🇨🇦 (@CowtwnMama) May 1, 2016
Speedy delivery! Thanks Cleanup bike #volunteers for handing out extra supplies. https://t.co/J31clqslRi #yyccleans pic.twitter.com/fLucF5ZX4k
— Calgary Parks (@CalgaryParks) May 1, 2016
@CalgaryParks the beauty of a clean Nosehill Park #yyccleans pic.twitter.com/U1QR79fUqM
— Linda (@LindaLenardo) May 1, 2016
A beautiful day to clean up our city! @westincalgary @calgaryparks #yyccleans #sw2ndnature… https://t.co/v8oKHkbvA5
— The Westin Calgary (@WestinCalgary) May 1, 2016
Thank you @cityofcalgary staff volunteer drivers and assistants for all your hard work today! #yyccleans pic.twitter.com/KHrE17ZCBE
— Calgary Parks (@CalgaryParks) May 1, 2016
Another load that will be recycled & not go to the landfill
Thanks Calgary!#yyccleans#londondrugs
@LD_MountRoyal pic.twitter.com/rp9iIGEl44— Taiger (@Taigerzpower) May 1, 2016
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