Next Saturday, April 25, 2009, is Park Service Day all around the area.
From the Boston Common to the National Parks, this is a day to give
back to the places that connect us with nature. And, this is a great
time to show up with your dog and make the public aware that families
with dogs are an important part of the community.
The tiny number of thoughtless dog keepers who don't clean up after their animals get much attention. But, dog walkers who use that bag they always have handy to pickup trash, broken glass, and assorted rubbish left by inconsiderate pedestrians and drivers who use parks as dumping grounds go unnoticed.
Recently, I saw a section of a park where we normally walk, grow grittier and grittier. Then I realize why. A friend, whose dog died recently, always picked up the litter in that part of the park as she walked. Without her efforts, three or four times a day, the litterers were winning.
If you have other plans for Saturday, think about doing a weekly clean up walk with your dog. Bring along some gloves and a big bag and grab the junk you see along the way. When we do this we pay special attention to broken glass and food waste - things that might harm dogs.
Here are places to contact for Saturday's events. (links in details below the jump)
- The Charles River Watershed Association invites you to, "Join more than 2,000 other volunteers picking up trash along the river, and have the satisfaction of knowing you helped improve the health and beauty of the Charles River!"
- As you can see from the flyer, the Boston Common invites your assistance. (Click on it for a larger view.)
- The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is organizing a Clean Up of the Muddy River.
- And, the city of Boston is sponsoring a Boston Shines citywide clean up an service event.
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Details:
Charles River Watershed Association
http://crwa.org/
Department of Conservation and Recreation
http://parkserv.env.state.ma.us/
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/
City of Boston
http://www.cityofboston.gov/neighborhoods/bostonshines.asp
