Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis announce the 2017 Earth Day Clean-Up

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, along with the City of Minneapolis, announce the 23rd annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 9:30am – 12 pm. 

The Earth Day Clean-Up has become the largest community service project in Minneapolis and takes place at 37 clean-up sites throughout the city. Since 2008, more than 18,000 residents have removed more than 150,000 pounds of garbage. A special thank you to our 2017 Earth Day Sponsors for supporting this important community event; The Minnesota Lottery, The Wedge, and Birchwood Cafe.

It’s free to participate and residents are encouraged to participate by volunteering to help pick up trash in parks, neighborhoods, and watersheds. No registration needed, just choose a site and show up! To find a detailed list of clean-up sites and more information please visit www.minneapolisearthday.com or call 612-230-6479. 

Contact:
Erica Chua
Community Outreach Event Coordinator
612-230-6479
echua@minneapolisparks.org