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April is coming, and that means it’s almost time for Princeton’s sixth annual Earth Month Cleanup! As in past years, the Open Space and Environmental Action Committees are teaming up to organize a town-wide cleanup in honor of Earth Day (April 22). After this winter’s high winds and big storms, our 80-plus miles of town roads, our parks, and our many trails need some attention.
The Earth Month cleanup officially takes place from April 1-30, but the effort can begin whenever the ground is clear. The cleanup effort has three components: Roadsides, parks and playgrounds, and trails.
Individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations who wish to sign up to clean a section of road, park, or trail should email PrincetonEarthMonthCleanup@gmail.com and specify the location of interest. Interested participants can also call or email one of the organizers listed on the event information page.
Roads can be cleaned on each resident’s own schedule. Residents are asked to dispose of trash individually, and to email the organizers when they’ve completed their work.
Trail clearing and cleanup involves picking up trash, clearing detritus from the trails, and clipping small branches that overhang the trails. Trails include:
- Four Corners
- Bullock/McElroy
- Russell Corner (formerly Peabody-Metcalf)
- Gregory-Alexander
- Calamint Hill
- Boone Trail (new trail from Calamint Hill to Brooks Station Road)
- Poutwater Pond
- Red Fox Farm
- Goodnow Park
As in prior years, to add a little fun to the project, prizes will be given for
- Photos: Most Fun, Most Impressive Haul, and Most Inspiring
- Trash discoveries: Most Interesting, Most Disgusting, and (new this year!) Most Nips, so keep count!
The whole town is invited to celebrate what we know will be another successful cleanup. Join us on the Common on Friday, May 16 from 5:30-7pm, with music, food, prize awards, and more!
Caption for provided photo: Dan Keohane and the Princeton Cub Scouts helped with cleanup on Mountain Road last spring.