About Me
I'm Andrea Hunter, an environmental artist and park caretaker with over a decade of experience in litter collection and data gathering. You can find my work and further eco education on Instagram @silly.nature.show.
Park Location and Details
I focus on Calgary's river system parks, including:
- Weaselhead Flats
- Sandy Beach
- Glenmore Reservoir
Current State Documentation
The current state of our parks shows significant plastic pollution and cigarette butt accumulation along shorelines:
Park Care Plans
I conduct regular cleanups every 1-2 weeks, focusing on:
- Systematic litter collection
- Documentation of pollution patterns
- Special attention to cigarette butts and microplastics
- Collection of colorful materials for art projects
Waste Management
My approach includes:
- Proper sorting of recyclables
- Safe disposal of general waste
- Preservation of suitable materials for upcycling
- Documentation of collected materials
Previous Experience
With over 10 years of experience, I have:
- Led "gartbage" sessions teaching children and adults to create art from waste
- Documented pollution patterns and hotspots
- Created educational art installations from collected materials
Maintenance Strategy
My ongoing maintenance includes:
- Regular bi-weekly cleanups
- Social media documentation via Instagram
- Creation of art installations to raise awareness
- Educational workshops using collected materials
Through this work, I aim to not only clean our parks but also transform the way our community thinks about waste through art and education.
