Keep Lakewood Beautiful to Host Annual Earth Day Cleanup on April 29th

Spring has sprung and there's no better time than now to celebrate the beauty of our planet while giving back to our community. Join Keep Lakewood Beautiful for our annual Earth Day Cleanup taking place Saturday, April 29th, from 9 to 11 am at Madison Park (13201 Madison Avenue).

The Keep Lakewood Beautiful Earth Day Cleanup offers an opportunity to clean up litter in Madison Park and spruce up surrounding public areas along the Madison Avenue commercial corridor, including the Historic Birdtown Neighorhood. Trash bags, vests, buckets, tongs and gloves will be provided to participants.

This year’s cleanup event also features:

• Free tree saplings giveaway
• Ceremonial tree planting with the City of Lakewood’s forestry department
• Rust Belt Riders Compost Information and Sale

To participate in this year’s event, simply join Keep Lakewood Beautiful on April 29th. No advanced registration is necessary. Check-in will be located in the public space in front of the pool house, and parking is available in the park’s north lot off of Madison Avenue.

“On behalf of the City of Lakewood and our entire organization, we are excited help usher in spring with one of our flagship community events, our annual Earth Day Cleanup,” said Melissa Meehan, Keep Lakewood Beautiful Chairperson. “We take a great deal of pride in helping to beautify our community, and we hope you are able to join us at Madison Park on April 29th."

The Keep Lakewood Beautiful organization was established in 1982 to promote civic involvement through public interest in the general improvement of the environment of Lakewood. The volunteer board initiates, plans and coordinates programs for litter prevention, solid waste reduction, recycling, and green space beautification. Learn more by visiting lakewoodoh.gov/keep-lakewood-beautiful, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Looking to get involved? Contact us at keeplkwdbeautiful@gmail.com.