
Register Now for Friends of Acadia Earth Day Roadside Cleanup on April 26
Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22nd. On Saturday, April 26th Friends of Acadia will be conducting their Annual Mount Desert Island and Trenton Roadside Cleanup...But they can't do it without you!
For the last 24 years, volunteers have cleaned up Mount Desert Island's and Trenton's roadways, picking up trash, cigarette butts and other debris after winter's snow has melted.
This year's cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 8:30am - 11:30am.
Registration will close on Friday, April 18th, and assignments will be emailed out by April 23rd. Registration is required, for any questions please contact Nikki Burtis: 207-370-7938, nikki@friendsofacadia.org. You will receive an email with event details after you register.
To register click HERE
On Saturday, April 26th you are asked to bring your positive attitude, a reusable water bottle, closed toed shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Section leaders will bring trash bags, safety vests, gloves, water, and a light snack.
Thanks to the municipal road crews who will be picking up the trash bags along the sides of the roads.

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