In celebration of Earth Day 2011, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) invites the public to promote environmental stewardship by participating in their annual litter cleanup activities at the Refuge. Come out to the Refuge and work with staff, Friends of Blackwater members and other volunteers as we clean up Refuge roads to promote the health of the forest and wetlands, and to make the roadsides safe for wildlife. Help us continue a tradition that was begun in 1970, when over 20 million people pledged to help the environment during the first Earth Day.
Blackwater NWR's Annual Earth Day Litter Pick-Up will be held on Saturday, April 9th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Trash will be collected from the roads around Blackwater NWR, beginning at the temporary Blackwater Visitor Center, located just past the entrance to the Refuge's Wildlife Drive.
Snacks and drinks will be supplied by the Friends of Blackwater for everyone who comes. In addition, the Friends of Blackwater will give away special Earth Day t-shirts to the first 30 people who register for this event!
Individuals and groups of all ages are invited, and low-traffic litter areas will be set aside for those with young children. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and wear brightly colored clothes for working along the roads. If you, your family, or your organization is interested in registering for the Litter Pick-up please contact Refuge Ranger Tom Miller at 410-901-6124 or thomas_j_miller@fws.gov.
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