Olivia Hiriak and Meryl Callaway
Staff Writers & Editor
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Delaware River Greenway Partnership held the second annual New Jersey Communities Delaware River Cleanup. On this brisk Saturday morning, enthusiastic volunteers gathered in various locations along the Delaware and Raritan Canal, excited to take on a day of community service. This event was created in an effort to better the community and help native wildlife thrive.
According to a volunteer, “This community service event was an incredibly fun and fulfilling way to give back to my community.” The event began at 8:30 a.m. and ran until 11:30 a.m. In the span of just two hours, large quantities of trash, ranging from broken beer bottles to old car tires, were collected by the participants. In the end, huge mounds of trash bags were placed along the river and canal path, ready for the state to collect.
All volunteers were given a complimentary t-shirt and a drawstring bag full of supplies such as water and trash bags and ended in a celebratory pizza lunch. If you are interested in participating in community service events such as this one, check the Delaware River Greenway Partnership website and stay tuned for next year’s event date!
