SCHOOLS across Derwentside have been able to learn about improving the environment the hard way - by getting on their hands and knees and picking up litter.
Youngsters from Blackfyne Comprehensive, at Blackhill, Consett, and Consett County Junior School have already taken part in a litter pick organised by environmentalists from The Acorn Trust.
Other schools will take part in the project.
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