Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Green Up Vermont 209



What is "Green Up Vermont"?

"Vermont's Green Up Day began in 1970 when 70,000 Vermonters joined forces around the state to clean up roadside litter that had accumulated during the winter months. In our 39th year, the Green Up legacy continues to foster the stewardship of the Vermont landscape. It's about far more than picking up highway litter and cleaning up public parks. Green Up Day is about people of all ages from all walks of life joining together in community spirit to take care of Vermont. It teaches our children pride and respect.

Today, the Green Up tradition continues to grow thanks to the not-for-profit organization Green Up Vermont. Over 40,000 bags of trash are collected annually with the help of over 250 volunteer coordinators and co-coordinators and over 15,000 participants."

FAQ: How many people participate in Green Up Day?
Over 15,000 people volunteer annually in picking up litter on Green Up Day. Over 40,000 bags of trash are collected annually.

If you participated in "Green Up Vermont" this year (or any year) and have pictures or video - send them to us and we will add them to our sites!

For more information about this Annual non-profit event, visit GreenUpVermont.org

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