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Spring means cleaning, and the same is true for Ohio’s natural resources. As the snow melts away, the litter along waterways, beaches, parking areas, and trails is revealed, making this the perfect time to make a clean up before the recreational season begins. There are plenty of opportunities to help clean Ohio in April with more than a dozen spring clean-ups scheduled at state parks.
| 2005 SPRING CLEANUPS AT OHIO STATE PARKS |
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TIME |
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EVENT |
STATE PARK |
MEETING PLACE |
FOR INFO CALL |
| Sat, April 2 |
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Clean-Up Day |
Jackson Lake |
Meet at the large beach shelter. |
740-682-6197
or
740-384-4474 |
Sat, April 9
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9-noon |
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Spring Clean-Up Day |
Forked Run |
Meet at the Group Area Shelter House. |
740-378-6206 |
Sat, April 9
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9-noon |
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9th Annual Lake Hope Clean-up |
Lake Hope |
Meet at the shelterhouse near the beach. |
740-596-5253 |
| Sat, April 16 |
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Earth Appreciation Day |
Cleveland Lakefront |
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216-881-8141
ext. 3001 |
Sat, April 16
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11 am |
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Earth Day Open House |
Beaver Creek |
Meet at the Wildlife Education Center. |
330-385-3091 |
Sat, April 16
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9-1 pm |
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Green Up Day |
Caesar Creek |
Call for information and to register. |
513-897-1050 |
Sat, April 16
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9-noon |
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Lake Alma Clean-Up |
Lake Alma |
Meet at the Birch Bottom Shelter. |
740-596-4938 |
| Sat, April 16 |
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Clean-Up Day |
Stonelick |
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513-625-7544 |
Sat, April 16
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9-noon |
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Spring Clean-Up Day |
Alum Creek |
Meet at the Hollenback boat ramp. |
740-548-4631 |
Sat, April 16
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9 am |
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River Clean-Up and Resource Day |
East Fork |
Call for information and to register. |
513-734-4323 |
Sat, April 23
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9 am |
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Earth Day Clean-up |
West Branch |
Meet at the west boat ramp pavilion. |
330-296-3239 |
| Sat, April 23 |
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Earth Day At Dillon |
Dillon |
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740-453-4377 |
Sat, April 30
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9-2 |
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Volunteer Park Clean-Up Day |
Sycamore |
Meet at the park office. |
513-523-6347 |
Sat, April 30
Sun, May 1
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9-4 |
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Park Clean-up |
Maumee Bay |
Meet at the campground office. |
419-836-7758 |
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 Ohioans are generating about 14 million tons of “trash” each year that’s more than 6 pounds per person per day, according to solid waste authorities. Unfortunately, a little too much of that waste finds its way to places other than a trash receptacle. Such litter is against the law and it degrades our environment as well as the places we work, shop and play.
Take advantage of one of the clean-up events taking place this spring and make a difference. Earth Day is Friday, April 22 and clean-ups are taking place across the state that weekend at parks, beaches, campgrounds, and along trails. Grab some gloves, pack a lunch, and spend a day pitching in to clean up Ohio’s valuable natural environment.
Learn more about how you can help clean up litter in Ohio by visiting the Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention online.
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