The second 2016 Groundspeak CITO week takes place from the 17th - 25th September 2016.
As Groundspeak puts it, "Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers around the world have been dedicated to improving parks and other cache-friendly places. Through these volunteer efforts, we help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources!"
Anyone who logs an "Attended" at a Cache In Trash Out (CITO) event during this week earns an official 2016 virtual souvenir badge for their Geocaching.com profile.
By September spring has sprung - so get out those kayaks!
We held a CITO event here early in 2015 where we made a very visible difference in cleaning up this central part of the Barwon River. That was almost a year and a half ago, and we can now make a difference again.
Join us at this CITO event to clean this busiest part of Geelong's Barwon River. While the Geelong Council does a great job keeping the Barwon banks clean, the river itself can always do with some additional help so this is an opportunity for geocachers with "T5 equipment" to make a difference here. We're concentrating on the waterways, not the banks, so you WILL need use of a kayak, canoe or other watercraft.
WHEN :
Saturday 24th September 2016, from 15h00 to 16h00.
WHERE :
The Barwon river, roughly between the Moorabool Street bridge and Landy Field.
Park and meet at the picnic area at the Barwon southbank boat ramp, opposite the rowing club sheds.
(Easiest access to the parking area is from Barrabool Road 500m to the west.)
We'll be launching kayaks from there and cleaning a 500 metre stretch of the river.
WHO :
Everyone welcome - cachers or non-cachers. There will be at least a couple of spare kayaks. If you have an additional kayak available, please bring it along.
WHAT :
A short clean-up event by kayak.
For some socializing afterwards there are many covered picnic tables at the parking location but unfortunately no BBQs in the immediate vicinity.
HOW :
Kayaks in the water!
This is a T5 event - remember your PFD. Please bring a trash bag. Gloves and a litter picking claw may also come in handy to reach litter in reeds.
No skip has been arranged as large volumes are not anticipated (there's only so much you can carry in a kayak).
