PLASTIC resin pellets or ‘nurdles’ found on Anvil Beach as part of a school holiday clean up on Anvil Beach have been sent to Japan for analysis.
 Research has shown that the pellets absorb pesticides and industrial chemicals in the ocean leading to them becoming toxic ‘pills’ for wildlife.
 Over the April/May school holidays the Denmark Environment Centre hosted a beach clean-up walk and talk on Anvil Beach with participants collecting samples of the pellets.  Read More ...

THE Denmark Weed Action Group will run two free training sessions for people interested in helping to care for bushland both on their own blocks and on public reserves.
 The sessions will start at the Denmark Environment Centre on Monday May 20 and May 27 from 9am-noon, and participants will car-pool to a nearby reserve.  Read More ...

DENMARK Animal Carers are seeking a home for a much-loved cat and companion whose owner is unwell and no longer can keep her.
 She is a beautiful white Persian cat, quite the princess with an engaging personality, but quiet and affectionate.
 Booth is a two-year-old micro-chipped, de-sexed male cat who is in need of a new home due to his owner having to move again.  Read More ...

THE annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the Railway Bridge River Mouth Heritage Trail at 10am.
 Registrations can be made online at www.millionpawswalk.com.au or at 9.3am before the walk starts.
  The walk is a popular event in Denmark and raises money to help the RSPA protect all creatures.  Read More ...

ORGANIC GARDENING
With Neal Collins, Organic Gardening Consultant
IN my previous article, I discussed making a compost pile.
 In this issue I will explain how to construct the heap, maintain and apply it.  Read More ...