Northern Lights Arena Cleanup

Join Great Lakes Great Responsibility for a cleanup on the north end of Northern Lights Arena. This event is in partnership with the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority. They will be doing a waste collection that day at Northern Lights, so check their website for info!

Each year over 22 million pounds of trash enter the Great Lakes. Let’s take action to prevent trash on land from becoming marine debris & microplastics.

CLEANUP DETAILS:
Anyone & everyone is welcome! Be prepared to clean up trash with like minded individuals who are passionate keeping the Great Lakes clean. Get ready to laugh and have a great time!

This is a rain or shine event. In case of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will send all registrants a cancellation email. Please also stay up to date via our social media pages.

WHAT TO BRING:
Warm layers and sturdy footwear! May can bring showers and wind. Let’s stay warm while we help Mother Earth.

Reusable water bottle — let’s stay hydrated and prevent single-use plastic.

Cleanup materials will be provided, but we welcome you to bring your own gloves, buckets & trash grabbers.

WHERE WILL WILL MEET:
Northern Lights Arena parking lot towards the north end (look for the turquoise tent!)

EVENT SCHEDULE:
10:00am Registration/Check-In in Northern Lights Arena Parking Lot

10:05-11:20am Cleanup time!

11:20am Bring trash back to turquoise tent to share your trash count/weight

11:30am-12:00pm NEW THIS YEAR: Community science trash sorting and data collection

12:00pm Celebrate our collective impact + group photo

MEET YOUR HOST:
Great Lakes Great Responsibility is a nonprofit organization committed to removing and preventing marine debris through community action and regional advocacy. We aim to to cultivate a culture of individual and corporate responsibility amongst Great Lakes community members, united in their commitment to an environment free from marine debris.