Berwyn Heights Clean-up Day! Saturday, November 9, 2013
Come beautify our town and help the environment! Volunteers needed (it’s a great way for students to earn service-learning hours).
Event Details:
The Berwyn Heights Recreation Council is looking for volunteers to help clean up litter around town and at Indian Creek on Saturday, November 9, from 10AM – 12:30PM. Registration will begin at 10AM at the Town Center. Participants should wear pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. We will provide instructions and distribute clean-up supplies, (safety vests, rubber gloves, trash bags, and pickers). Free pizza/drinks will be provided to all volunteers! Rain date is Saturday, November 16. For more information contact Tara Lewis, the event coordinator, at (301) 974-2389 or taralewis20740@live.com.
Not so sure it’s for you? Here are some reasons to join.
-Your community needs you! Trash is quite visible in our small town. A not-so-fun fact, litter doesn’t degrade quickly; a can takes hundreds of years to degrade and a plastic bottle more than a thousand. If we don't dispose of trash properly it will still be here for our great-great grandchildren.
-Your efforts will make a BIG difference.
-Great excuse to get some fresh air and exercise while doing something for our town.
-You'll feel good…picking up litter is surprisingly rewarding. It's satisfying to see a clean, rubbish free space that you’ve created.
-You'll help discourage further littering. Studies show people are less likely to litter in areas that are well maintained.
-You’ll see your neighbors and maybe make some new friends.
