Apr 21, 2013 2 min read

Through the Center for Civic Engagement, California University of Pennsylvania’s AmeriCorps program has partnered with the Geology Club and the borough to conduct a California Earth Day Community Cleanup Celebration today.

Cal U. students, borough residents, professionals and students from local high schools will remove trash and plant flowers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain date is April 24.

The cleanup will start at the campus border and extend to Mechanic Street, the downtown area and Wyatt Park.

Gloves, trash bags and safety vests will be provided. All volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Each person will receive free refills, snacks and a ticket for a raffle at the evening celebration.

Individuals or clubs can “sponsor a planter” by paying the cost of replanting one pot with seasonal plants for one year. Flowering plants will be provided at a discount. To sponsor a planter or to purchase flowering plants, organizations should contact the Geology Club.

After the cleanup, volunteers will celebrate from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jozart’s Center for the Arts. All cleanup participants will be given a ticket for the event.

Volunteers are welcome. Registration is available online at http://www.calu.edu/current-students/get-involved/civic-engagement/search-projects/searchQuery.php

or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SMXK3QQ.