Plattsburgh announces environmental initiatives and community GreenUP! event for Earth Day on Saturday April 20
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Thursday, April 11, 2024) – The City of Plattsburgh has shared details regarding their 4th Annual GreenUP! event, to take place Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Residents and local students are encouraged to join the GreenUP! event individually, in teams, or with their local organizations to help pick up litter and organic waste, plant trees and flowers, and learn more about protecting our environment. The GreenUP! event spans all Plattsburgh neighborhoods, including town parks, downtown, SUNY campus, and the city beach.
- For more information, visit bit.ly/greenup24
- To register for the event in advance, visit bit.ly/greenup24-reg – registering will enter you to win prizes, as well as help the city coordinate the clean up effort.
Garbage bags, gloves and paper yard waste bags will be available to pick up at City Hall, located at 41 City Hall Place and Town Hall, located at 151 Banker Road, between 9:00AM and 10:00AM.
Earth Day in Trinity Park
The Plattsburgh Climate Task Force will be hosting an Earth Day celebration in Trinity Park from 12:00PM-3:00PM. Join us in the park for an open mic, activities for children, and to meet the many local organizations working towards a greener community, such as Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Point Au Roche State Park, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and many more! Festivities will kick off at noon with Storytime with Mr. Ben followed by welcome remarks from the Task Force and the City of Plattsburgh. The City and Town of Plattsburgh will be hosting an Ice Cream Exchange! Mr. Ding-a-ling will be handing out free ice cream to those who drop off their bagged trash from the community clean up, while supplies last!
Tours of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Plattsburgh will be hosting a one hour tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday April 22nd at 10AM for anyone who is interested in learning more about how the city collects and cleans its wastewater. The tour will meet onsite at 53 Green Street and will be hosted by the Director of Environmental Services, Jon Ruff. RSVP and reserve your spot by registering at bit.ly/greenup24-reg and click on the GreenUP event.
“Plattsburgh’s annual GreenUP! is a fantastic way for neighbors to gather and take pride in our shared spaces just as the spring is about to bloom,” said Rebecca Pineo, Community Engagement Coordinator. “What’s more, the city feels particularly energized having just kicked off our 2024 events season with the eclipse beach party. People from all over the Northeast and around the world saw us put our best foot forward – let’s keep the momentum rolling to make GreenUP! a success as well.”
Aude Lochet, PhD., of the Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Lake Champlain Research Institute added, “Earth Day is a great opportunity to reflect on all the benefits Mother Nature provides to our society! It is heartwarming to see the community come together for this celebration.”
Event Information
This event is being coordinated by The City and Town of Plattsburgh, the City’s Climate Task Force, SUNY Campus Police, and SUNY’s Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.
Please note that the community clean up is intended for public spaces in our community (sidewalks, parks, etc) and the Town and City of Plattsburgh will not accept refuse from resident’s personal homes. Garbage collected from public spaces can be dropped off at City or Town Hall, Melissa Penfield Park, and Peter Blumette Park. Please visit the City of Plattsburgh and Town of Plattsburgh’s respective websites for details on how to dispose of personal refuse.
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