FRI, APR 24 - SUN, APR 26: Clean Up the Tamarack Nature Preserve "Separately but Together" to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
The Friends of the Tamarack Nature Preserve hope you can join us in "celebrating Earth Day's 50th anniversary separately but together.”
As your schedules and the weather permit, take a break and get a little exercise outside in your neighborhood or local park. If you’re able, please join us “separately but together” in picking up trash from and around the Tamarack Nature Preserve. Signs marking trash pick-up areas will be posted near the trail access points on Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26.
Step One: Bring Garbage Bags and Wear Gloves — Extra plastic shopping bags or any other single-use containers that can be closed securely will also work. Wear gardening gloves or work gloves to protect your hands while picking up trash. Above all, stay safe!
Step Two: Plan Where to Pick Up Trash: Start with where you walk. Perhaps try a new route. The map above shows the trail system through and around the Tamarack Nature Preserve along with the locations of trash pick-up — marked in red — and areas needing significant clean-up (e.g. trails along Bielenberg Drive, Valley Creek Road, and behind City Centre West). Pick up trash large and small, including little pieces of plastic and cigarette butts. Leave natural materials such as fallen branches. Please remember to follow the Minnesota Department of Health recommendations such as avoiding groups (stay by yourself or with your household), not touching your face, and maintaining a safe distance from others.
Step Three: Drop-off Trash Fri. Apr 24 - Sun. Apr 26 only: Tie up all trash bags to prevent items from spilling out and blowing back into the park and surrounding neighborhoods. Drop-off collected trash next to the posted Earth Day signs at the following trail access spots Fri. April 24 - Sun. Apr 26, or dispose of properly. If you leave your collected trash, be sure it is on the side of the road by the curb and not on anyone’s private property. The City of Woodbury will handle pick-up and disposal if you leave it in a designated place.
Step Four: Share Your Success! (Optional): Feel free to take a photo to share with us on social media. #CleanupWoodburyTNP