A tree has been planted in Mansfield’s Carr Bank Park to mark the International Clean Up Mansfield Day campaign.

The Northern Red Oak tree, native to Mansfield in Ohio, USA, was donated by the Mansfield Sister Cities Association in support of last year’s event and to highlight this year’s initiative, which takes place on 9th June.

Organised by Mansfield District Council, it aims to bring the 40 Mansfields across the globe together to make them the cleanest towns in the world.

People can sign up online at www.mansfield.gov.uk/cleanup to take part in big or small activities such as picking up litter, planting trees or bulbs, cleaning or painting your premises or anything else that improves the local environment. ​Events can be held on any day if 9 June does not suit.

Town centre businesses McDonalds, Boots, Marks and Spencer, will join Four Seasons Shopping Centre and Mansfield BID on activities in the town centre.

Conservation groups, schools, council staff and councillors are also taking part across the district.

Abroad, clean-up events will be taking place in Victoria, Australia and Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Texas in the USA.

Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, said: “We would like to thank The Sister Cities Association for donating the tree and for their continued support for the Clean Up Day campaign.

“This tree is a great example of how, if we work together, we can make a difference to the environment in which we live. You can help do your bit too by gathering a group of friends, signing up, and tackling an area near you.”

Like the International Clean Up Mansfield Day Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cleanupmansfield to keep up to date with the latest news and to share details, photos and videos of your own activities.