Citizens for Sustainability hosts annual Earth Week events in St. Anthony Village. Celebrate Earth Week 2023 (April 15 – April 23) by cleaning up your neighborhood or workplace and Earth Day (April 22) by cleaning up our city parks.
Neighborhood Cleanups: April 15 – April 23
Pick up trash in your neighborhood or near your workplace. If possible, note the weight of the material you collected, take a photo, and share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or email info@citizensforsustainability.org
- Protect yourself with gloves or use grabbers. Do not touch needles or other sharp objects. Contact the city directly if there is anything dangerous or too heavy to pick up.
- If working along roads, wear bright colors
- Stay off of private property
- Dispose of trash in your own waste bins or in public bins only
St. Anthony Parks Cleanups: Saturday,
April 22, 10am-noon
Everyone is welcome – no reservations or experience required. Trash bags will be provided. We will be there rain or shine! Please bring gloves and dress appropriately.
- Gardening & trash pickup: Salo and Trillium Parks
- Trash pickup: Silver Point*, Central, and Emerald Parks
- * a more family-friendly location
Other Opportunities
- Ready for an extra challenge? Adopt-a-Drain, cleanup your storm drain, and report your cleanup efforts online.
- Going on extra walks lately? Take a bag with you!
Benefits
- Keep St. Anthony clean
- Prevent springtime flooding from clogged storm drains