Saturday 7th September
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Report written by Ben Foster
After a frustrating week with trying to get a tree cleared at Fletcher Moss parkrun, leading to its cancellation, I took on a local litter pick in Ardwick organised by Ardwick climate action.
They are a local community group formed 2 years ago to enhance the local environment, monitor local pollution levels along the A6 and A34, and generally improve the biodiversity and pollinator health in the area. They currently have 11 sites that form a pollinator corridor enhancing the local flora and fauna, ranging from orchards, wild flower patches, and open allotments.
Dan, their CEO and founder, came prepared with litterpickers and bags and between the two of us, we managed to collect 6 overflowing bags of rubbish plus a few larger pieces, including a high chair, a TV, a mop, and various other kitchen paraphernalia. Pretty good for an hour's work and we covered 4 or 5 of their sites in the end!
Was great to meet a Manchester-based local community group with Goodgym Manchester close to being active in the area. We'll likely be asked for some weekend tasks in the future so keep an eye out for those!
Ardwick Climate Actions' mission is to protect our local environment through grassroots advocacy that engages the local community. Our work encompasses the renewing of green spaces, monitoring pollution levels, climate advocacy through community engagement. Ardwick is one of the most deprived areas in Manchester, and much work is needed to reengage and sensitise the community back to nature and the climate crisis that affects all its residents.
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