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The City of Bozeman is encouraging individuals and groups to help pick up litter around Bozeman after a long winter between April 19 and 27 for an annual CleanUp Week. CleanUp Week will be kicked off at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day festival’s Pick Up Parade on April 19 at 9 a.m.
The City has coordinated this event locally for 36 years and has successfully mobilized hundreds of volunteers of all ages from community organizations, local businesses and government agencies each year. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up online at bozeman.net/cleanup. CleanUp kits will be provided and include gloves, vests, yellow bags and instructions.
“This time of year everyone starts to see the litter and dog waste that surfaces after snow melt,” said Sustainability Program Specialist Ali Chipouras in a March 26 press release. “CleanUp Week is a great opportunity to work together to build community, keep our waterways clean and give Bozeman a spring cleaning.”
In addition to Bozeman CleanUp Week and the Earth Day Festival on April 19, Gallatin Valley Earth Day is hosting events throughout the month of April including in-person and online speakers, films, workshops and more. To learn more visit gallatinvalleyearthday.org.
