When we first started tackling litter on-site, there was definitely much more of it about. Nowadays, a regular spruce up keeps litter levels much lower, whilst also being a visible demonstration that the community truly cares for our local environment.
All of our volunteer sessions include an opportunity to do some litter picking in the parks and along the esplanade. We provide pickers, bags, hoops and gloves and recommend volunteers wear suitable clothing and robust footwear. There’s always a great sense of satisfaction when collecting up the litter, it’s good gentle exercise and suitable for all ages, whatever your ability.
We also occasionally conduct litter picks along the foreshore of the river, particularly after the high tides of the equinoxes. As this is trickier underfoot, foreshore litter picks are only open to volunteers over the age of 16.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to volunteer, take a look at our Join in page for a list of our volunteer sessions.
Whilst each session will vary depending on the season, there will be a range of things you can take part in. Specifically for the litter picking, you might be collecting from different parts of the Esplanade. With your help, we can ensure it remains a clean and appealing place to be.
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Litter Picking News
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Volunteer Session: March 2026
Our intrepid volunteers gathered once again for a multitude of activites including litter picking, sea wall plant growth management and tree canopy lopping, once again achieving a splendid amount within the two hour session.
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Foreshore Litter Pick: April 2025
One of the activites we undertake a few times a year is to extend our litter picking efforts further upriver from the Esplanade Gardens to the stretch of foreshore by the Medway Towns Rowing Club. As usual, we collected a huge amount of litter, as well as some larger and more interesting items!