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Happy Earth Month! We invite you to take on a 30-Day challenge to make sustainable changes that positively impact our planet. Make sure to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where we’ll be posting our 30 Ways in 30 Days.
Who doesn’t love a little challenge? Whether you are up for a challenge on your own or want to turn it into a friendly competition with other environmentally passionate people, we’ve got something for you! This month we’ll be sharing 30 Ways in 30 Days for you to show the planet you care. The full challenge will be posted to our social media accounts, but we want to highlight some of the actions you can take to get involved this Earth Month.
We’ve got some exciting events we will be attending throughout April to raise environmental awareness and continue our mission of clean, clear, and safe water. They are also listed on our calendar, and we hope to see you there!
There are 3 great events that we are looking forward to being at to celebrate Earth Month. PCS will have a table set up at each of these functions where our staff and board members will be eager to connect with like-minded organizations and individuals with environmental passions.
BGSU 2024 EcoFair:
UToledo Earth Fest:
Toledo Zoo’s Party for the Planet:
Although every day is Earth Day to us, this April is packed full of volunteer opportunities. We’ve got the run-down of all the ways you can connect with us and give back to your local waterways this month. All of our volunteer opportunities and to sign up can be found here!
You can always check our calendar for the latest information, but here are some highlights to look forward to. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Great American Clean up (GAC) and Great Lakes CleanUP initiative throughout this month!
Clean Your Streams 365
Glass City Marathon "Green Team"
Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers will set up recycling and waste stations, guided by Green Team coordinators. There are available spots to sign up Friday – Sunday, check them out here!
Since 2020, KTLCB has co-coordinated the “Green Team” at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, bringing supplies as well as recruiting volunteers to help manage recycling and composting at one of Toledo’s biggest events. They work behind the scenes to help race organizers make more sustainable choices. In addition to hosting trash clean-ups of their own, KTLCB focuses on recycling education and sustainable event services. They also recently began a Sustainable Restaurant Program. After interested restaurants have completed a short survey and consultation regarding their green practices, KTLCB gives them a "Sustainable Leaf" rating of 1 to 5 leaves, indicating each location’s success in implementing green practices.
Over the years, KTLCB and PCS have worked together to share supplies and co-coordinate clean-up volunteers. We’re proud to be their partner in sustainability! Alongside runners, volunteers work hard to divert marine debris from the Ottawa River. In past years, over the course of a single race weekend, the Green Team often recycles around 3,000 pounds of cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, heat sheets, energy packs, and more. Grab a group of friends or head out on your own to make a positive impact on one of our community’s biggest events of the year!
Partners for Clean Streams Inc. is striving for abundant open space and a high quality natural environment; adequate floodwater storage capacities and flourishing wildlife; stakeholders who take local ownership in their resources; and rivers, streams and lakes that are clean, clear and safe