Inspirational youngster scoops top eco-award

‘FANTASTIC’: Chloe’s work in her local park earns her prestigious prize

A young Angus eco-warrior has received national recognition for her bid to clean up her town.

Chloe Todd, who attends Timmergreens Primary School in Arbroath, put up home-drawn posters around Keptie Pond to encourage owners to clean up after their pets.

Now she has now been presented with the prestigious Clean Up Scotland Hero of the Month award by Keep Scotland Beautiful in recognition of her efforts.

Chloe has also been distributing bags of birdseed to visitors as part of the “Bread is Bad for the Ducks” initiative.

The civic-minded eight-year-old – one of the younger members of volunteer group Keptie Friends – said: “I’m really pleased to receive this award.

“I love to visit Keptie Pond to see the birds and enjoy keeping it clean so it will always attract wildlife.

“All of the activities I have been a part of are fun.

“I hope many more people of my age will join me in helping to make sure our park and pond is kept clean and tidy.”

Chloe first got involved with Keptie Friends a year ago when mum Paula saw an article in a local paper.

She was nominated for the award by Jean Stewart from Keptie Friends, who said she was “an inspiration”.

She said: “Chloe is renowned locally for her exemplary efforts to help us wage war on dog poo.

“However, she should also be commended for her wider efforts to improve our local environment – from working with her Brownie group to planting wildflowers and building a bee hotel, to helping me launch our Bikes and Bunting campaign.

“Chloe is a clearly a committed young volunteer who is an inspiration to us all.”

Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Juliette Camburn added: “Chloe sets a fantastic example of how we can all take pride in where we live.”

Chloe is renowned forher efforts

Picture: Paul Smith. Chloe Todd receives her award from Juliette Camburn of Keep Scotland Beautiful, watched by some of the Keptie Friends.