Wyre wises up to Environment Week
Wyre folk will be wising up to what's around them during Environment Week (1-7 June).
Organised by Wyre Borough Council and the Wyre Strategic Partnership, the aim of this special event is to show that looking after our natural surroundings is everybody's business.
Volunteers from organisations across the borough are coming together to raise awareness of how people can do their bit to look after the environment and combat climate change.
A host of activities for all ages have been planned, with the chance to find out more about energy conservation, cycling and walking, keeping air, land and water pollution free, caring for Wyre's landscape and wildlife and the benefits of volunteering.
In Garstang it will be all hands to the pump where some very pretty but potentially damaging Himalayan balsam has taken residence on the river banks. Suppressing the growth of native grasses, it leaves the banks bare of vegetation and vulnerable to erosion.
Volunteers are invited to help shift the balsam on Thursday 4 June. More details from Martin Charlesworth on 01200 426433.
Same day, same town and a new family area will be officially unveiled on the Millennium Green by television horticulturist Christine Walkden, a regular on The One Show.
Over in Fleetwood, there's a beach clean up, while schoolchildren in Thornton will be learning all about noise nuisance from Pollution Control Officers armed with some nifty gadgets for measuring decibels.
Look out too, for two advice sessions at Barton Grange in Bilsborrow where experts from the Energy Saving Trust will be giving free advice on energy efficiency (Tuesday) and smarter driving and car choice (Thursday).
Environment Week will also see the official launch of the new Wyre Air Quality Strategy, a competition inviting youngsters to showcase the projects they've completed and an open day at Myerscough College.
Alison Boden, Countryside Manager for Wyre Borough Council, said: "Throughout all the walks, exhibitions, open days and advice sessions that have been organised, there's a common theme running that we need to unite to combat climate change.
"As this also coincides with National Volunteering Week, we're using the opportunity to show people the benefits of volunteering for projects that help the environment. Not only will they find ways to save energy and money, they will also be spending their spare time in healthy and rewarding activity.
"The level of involvement in Environment Week this year has been amazing and we'd like to thank everyone for their help so far.
"We just need the people of Wyre to accept our invitation to roll up their sleeves and play their part in looking after what's around us."
More information on Environment Week is available from Wyre's Countryside team on 01253 887220, via email: countryside@wyrebc.gov.uk or from the council's website www.wyrebc.gov.uk.
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