Clean-Up Petrie Creek and help our local platypuses

Judith Hewett, Luke and Ryan Slaven, Susie Pearce and Jamie Slaven are ready to join the Clean Up of Petrie Creek catchment.

Come and join Clean-Up Australia Day event

The annual Clean Up Australia Day event is to be held at Quota Park Nambour on Sunday March 5.

Petrie Creek Catchment Care Group will target the clean-up to the areas along Petrie Creek in Nambour CBD.

“The aim is to improve the quality of the creek environment through Nambour, which has a special population of platypus living in the creek,” said organiser Jamie Slaven. 

“We also know the importance of removing litter in the Petrie Creek catchment before it washes downstream into the Maroochy River estuary and eventually out to sea.   

“We welcome people of all ages to come and participate on Sunday the 5th March from 8am to 12noon.  Come anytime within that period and stay for as long as you like. We are based at the large BBQ shelter at Quota Park as there are many places you can go from there.” Clean up bags are provided and gloves for anyone who doesn’t bring their own as well as morning tea refreshments.  

Jamie said it was a great way for the entire family to do their bit for a healthy creek environment through Nambour. 

 • The Clean up happens Sunday 5 March anytime from 8am to 12 noon at the large BBQ shelter at Quota Park Nambour. Bring sturdy shoes and gloves if you have some.