In East Meadow, Earth Day clean up inspires environmentalism

Friends For a Beautiful East Meadow, a recently established beautification organization, led its first community clean up on April 21, just a day before Earth Day.

East Meadow elementary schools’ properties, as well as the baseball and softball complex on Merrick Avenue, all were beautified in a day that inspired community togetherness. Over 50 bags of garbage were picked up by over 100 volunteers.

Girl Scout troops in East Meadow were out in full force, and the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow donated funds to allow the group to purchase gloves and other supplies for the clean up. The East Meadow Fire Department also donated trash bags, among other items, at each clean up location.

Community clean ups serve as a tangible way for individuals to contribute to environmental protection. By participating in cleanups, people become more aware of the extent of pollution in their communities. Clean ups provided immediate, viable results and inform young participants about why taking care of the environment is so important.

As Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow continues its work in the community, visit FABEM.org to learn how to get involved.