SaveMaumee 3rd Annual Earth Day Cleanup

Submitted by becki25msmolly on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 15:44.
04/20/2008 - 12:00
US/East-Indiana

Hi Everybody! My BFF Abby Frost started this event 3 years ago.  She lives across the road from the Maumee river on Niagra and was so disgusted by the trash and pollution that it inspired her to get INVOLVED.  We spend the afternoon picking up trash and planting pole trees and seeds to help with the errosion problems. She is very passionate for this cause and it started with her making phone calls and has now turned into an annual event.  PLEASE if you live in Fort Wayne or surrounding areas come out and show your support. (when you sign in please write after your name that you heard it here at GardenHere)   

 

3RD ANNUAL EARTH DAY
SUNDAY

APRIL 20, 2008
NOON - 6PM
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Please Join Save Maumee Grassroots Organization on Earth Day to celebrate the cleansing of the riverbanks.

Our goal is to pick up ALL trash between mile marker 1 & 2, reseed and pole plant the riparian area on the riverbanks and rally the community's awareness about our 3 rivers' condition in Ft. Wayne.  Visit www.savemaumee.org to check out our website to see past projects and information.
Educational Info, Old Crown Coffee and Health Food Shoppe snacks will be provided all we need is you!
We will be located on the N. Anthony Blvd. bridge over the Maumee River area. (Hosy Dam) Directly on Niagara Dr. You won't be able to miss it!
Click here for the map and past riparian accomplishments
To help, bring what you can :)
>  All children, family, friends (adult accompaniment for 18 years old & younger)
>  Garbage bags
>  Muddin' shoes
>  Gloves
>  Your able body        (if you don' have anything on the list, Save Maumee will provide these things until supplies are gone!)
Participation will be fun and easy for everyone! Our rivers need OUR help! Donations are appreciated but not expected. All donations will go directly to community service projects like this one.
We are establishing projects to clean up the Maumee River.  These self-supported community projects will raise awareness about the unsanitary conditions and begin the slow process of reversing years of pollution.  River Restoration is a necessity, NOT a luxury.  U.S. citizens depend on the services that healthy streams and rivers provide!  Please invest in Natural Capital!
Save Maumee Grassroots Organization Founder
Abigail Frost
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