About Us
The Ghidorzi Green & Clean is greater Wausau’s annual community-wide cleanup to free our beautiful landscape of litter and debris. Individuals and groups of all ages and sizes can help give our community a clean start to spring. The event is a productive way to celebrate Earth Day and a healthy outdoor activity for families, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Free safety green T-shirts, trash bags and gloves are provided, along with a free thank-you kick-off of delicious refreshments.
Event Details for 2017
Who: Everyone is welcome. Businesses and Organizations, click here to become an Event Partner free of charge.
What: Picking up litter for a clean start to spring.
Where: Event kicks off at Corporate Cove Tower. Cleanup encompasses Wausau metro area, including Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild and Weston.
When: April 22, Earth Day
8 a.m. – Refreshments, check-in, live WIFC broadcast from Dave Kallaway and Susan Kennedy
8:45 a.m. – Deployment of volunteers
9 – 11 a.m. – Trash pick-up
11 a.m. – Event completion, volunteers depart from their cleanup site
11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. – River Valley Bank is hosting a free brat fry for all volunteers following the cleanup at their Wausau Branch, 327 N. 17th Avenue, Wausau, 54401.
Additional information about the event can be found in FAQ section.
Why You Should Join Us
A clean city makes a bold statement about the community. It shows that we take pride in our hometown, and even more importantly that we take ownership of it. A clean community is magnetic – it draws people outdoors, attracts visitors and gives an all-around positive feeling about the area. Finally, unlike many environmental problems, we can control litter 100%. Let’s make greater Wausau Green and Clean by making it litter-free!
How to Register
Click here to register online. Contact Taylre with questions at 715.348.1360 or taylres@ghidorzi.com.
River Valley Bank is providing a free brat fry lunch immediately following the cleanup in celebration of the community pride surrounding this event. Brats, chips, refreshments and cake will be served at River Valley Bank’s main branch at 327 N. 17th Avenue in Wausau from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thank you River Valley Bank for your generosity and what promises to be a fun way to celebrate our cleanup efforts!
Become a Partner Free of Charge
Event Partners are businesses and organizations that mobilize their employees, members and constituents to participate in the Ghidorzi Green & Clean. There is no charge to become an Event Partner, but there is a positive pay-off for everyone. Our Partners have a big impact on the success of the Ghidorzi Green & Clean event and recruit the majority of our volunteers. Get started today by contacting Taylre at 715.348.1360 or taylres@ghidorzi.com.
