FARMINGTON — Farmington has celebrated Earth Day with a volunteer cleanup for the past five years. Young and old — individuals, families, businesses and student and civic groups — have helped clean up plastics and other litter around the streets and parkways.
Bags and gloves again will be provided at the Pierce House meeting spot, 204 Main St. this year on Earth Day, April 22.
The group’s mascots, Fred’s famous baby miniature goats, will be on hand to cheer on the workers and to be petted, of course.
This year’s theme is “Plogging for Plastic.” Plogging is a form of exercise that combines walking or jogging with picking up litter to help you and your neighborhood get in good shape at the same time. University of Maine Farmington students will be on hand to demonstrate this fun and worthwhile activity.
Bring family and friends, promote your group with tee shirts or hats, etc., or just show up. All are welcome. For more information, call Jody Bean Palmer, 207-778-2200 or email at jbeanpalmer@yahoo.com
