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It’s hard to believe that this is the 11 th year of the Great Islands Cleanup. The GICU started right here on Orcas, in 2014. Since then, community volunteers have picked up 12.45 tons of garbage and recycling from the beaches and roadsides of Orcas Island.
This year’s Spring event will take place on Saturday, April 26, during Earthday Week. There are several ways you can join us.
Stop by the Village Green in Eastsound at 10 a.m. on the 26th and the Exchange Team will get you set up with bags, gloves, grabbers and safety vests. We will send you out to a stretch of beach or road that needs help. For more info e-mail the Exchange at info@exchangeorcas.org.
If you prefer to work closer to your own home, or are busy on the 26th , contact one of the neighborhood teams listed below. To avoid duplicating efforts, please contact a coordinator before cleaning an area.
West Sound Posse: Work dates: April 18th-26th
Area: West side of Orcas, Spring Point to White Beach to Eastsound.
Tool pickup and garbage drop-off: 62 Crows Nest Ln. (off of Deer Harbor Rd)
Contact: Ginger Moore: ginger@orcasonline.com
Highland Hikers: Main Event, Apr. 22 11 AM, at Highlands Mailboxes
Area: Country Corner to West entrance of Moran St. Park.
Alternate Dates: Apr. 18-25 Tool pickup and garbage drop-off,
Contact: David and Geri Turnoy: davidgeri@rockisland.com
Olga Garbage Gardeners: Main Event: Apr. 19, 11:00-2:00 at the Olga Community Center (downtown Olga)
Area: East Entrance of Moran Park to Eagle Lake.
Alternate Dates: Apr. 18-25 Tool pick-up and garbage drop-off,
Contact: Laura Walker and Karen Miksch at oigc376@gmail.com
Every volunteer is welcome to the after-party at Island Hoppin’ Brewery, at 4pm on the 26th. Join us for the comradery, results, and stories. The Exchange will buy you apint of beer/cider and have snacks for all your hard work!
If you have any other questions, contact The Exchange at info@exchangeorcas.org, or call 376-4089.
Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange is a community-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to: “Building a zero waste community and mitigating climate crisis through service, education, and stewardship of our waste/resource streams.” Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange has been in operation since 1981, managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station since September 2013, and operating a new Exchange reuse store since November 2017. www.exchangeorcas.org
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