RECORD-BREAKING EARTH DAY CLEAN UP - Westfair Communications

Volunteers and their tools for cleaning up parks. Photo courtesy of the Westchester Parks Foundation.

The Westchester Parks Foundation Pitch in for Parks”™ recent initiative reached record breaking numbers this year for its Earth Week and Earth Day volunteer program. Among the results were the removal of 1,544 pounds of trash from 13 parks,17,075 square feet of invasive plants managed, 560 trees maintained, 15 trees planted, 64 trees saved, 90-foot boardwalk built and so much more.

The annual event was held in partnership with the Westchester County Parks Department.

Westchester Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, philanthropic organization, which provides private support to preserve the county”™s park system and improve the quality of life in the communities.