Ken Harlock (left) of the Southampton Residents Association, was pleased with the turnout as he led the charge at the big flag in Southampton.

Hub Staff

Volunteers came out on a sunny but brisk Saturday morning, April 23, to bring to a close the Town of Saugeen Shores Spring Cleaning Week with three community clean ups: Port Elgin Beach, Southampton Beach and Denny’s Dam.

Port Elgin saw a steady stream of pick up artists, about 30 in total, including around 11 members of the Saugeen Shores Get Outdoors Club leading the charge. The Southampton crew, led by the Southampton Residents Association saw a total of about 30 volunteers as well. And Denny’s Dam, hosted by Thorncrest Outfiitters, although not as well attended, were just as eager to get things cleaned up.

Liam and Clinton from the Saugeen Shores Get Outdoors Club were eager to clean, April 23, at Port Elgin Main Beach.

Kye Vermeulen of Thorncrest Outfitters, Southampton was busy collecting garbage Saturday morning, along the Saugeen River by Denny's Dam.

On the left, bags in hand, Jane Harlock went on a hunt for garbage and recyclables near the big flag in Southampton as part Spring Cleaning Week, April 23. On the right, Patty (left) and Michaela Armstrong with keen eyes on the Captain Spence Path.

Saugeen Shores Get Outdoors Youth Club members (left to right) Brendan, Rohan, Maddie and Erin, took the Port Elgin Main Beach clean-up seriously, April 23.

Get Outdoors member, Brendan found a needle that had been left along the shoreline on the Port Elgin Main Beach. As he had been instructed to do, he called an adult to help him deal with the dangerous item.