World Environment Day Challenge 2021

Since 1974 the 5th of June has been recognised as World  Environment Day, a chance for us all to celebrate our world and emphasise the importance of promoting a healthy and green  environment. 
 
The Rotary Clubs of Maidenhead and Maidenhead Bridge invite you all to take part in a brand-new event … A World Environment Day Challenge.  Let us make World Environment Day a truly global celebration and a platform for each of us to do something that will have an impact.
 
A chance to get out in the fresh air and get down to a hands-on eco-friendly activity that'll make a difference to our town! Walk any distance, on any route, but whilst out walking take part in a litter pick, cleaning our streets, lanes and public footpaths.
 
The event is free to take part in and we’re not asking for sponsorship, but we would appreciate any donations so we can use this to plant trees locally, furthering our environmental impact.  We will invite all walk participants to a community tree planting day once Covid restrictions are lifted.
 
Open to walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you are an individual, group or family this event is your opportunity to participate in World Environment Day, have some fun, and get some fresh air and exercise at the same time!

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So how is this going to work?

Prizes up for grabs!

When: Saturday 5th June
Distance: no rules, but we suggest a minimum of a mile.
Route: anywhere you fancy, as long as it is safe to do so and on public footpaths/property

​JOIN US in what we hope will be fun, good for our environment and an opportunity for walkers to participate in an historic event. Good luck!

We are offering prizes to walkers for the following (photos and practical proof of achievements will be required):

• Most miles walked
• Amount of litter collected
• Most inventive photo of your walk/litter pick/litter collected

 
Prize winners will be chosen by members of Maidenhead and Maidenhead Bridge Rotary and presented in July.

Covid Advice

• Groups walking together must not exceed a maximum of 6 people from different households, or more than 2 households, as per government guidance
  
• Test don’t’ guess – we encourage all visitors and participants to take a Covid test before attending, even if you are not displaying symptoms, to help ensure the safety of everyone attending.  You can arrange a Covid test via this link.
• If you have any symptoms please stay at home and follow the latest government advance
• Remember hands, face, space
• Please bring and wear a face mask in crowded areas
• Stay at least 1m away from people not in your household to limit any potential infection spread
• Bring hand sanitiser with you and wash your hands regularly (especially before eating/drinking)

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Register for the Walk

How to get your completion certificate

1. Send details of your completed event by completing the post-event form - click here
2. Send us photos of your event and proof or estimates of the walk length and weight of litter picked up.
3. We'll send you your completion certificate by email which you can share with pride