Saturday, May 3 – Housatonic Riverbank Cleanup
9 am to 1 pm
105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield

The idea of this spring cleanup is to get some of the trash from over the winter off the banks before the vegetation comes out and  BEFORE it gets into the river. We will all meet at the parking lot at Wahconah Park Pittsfield for snacks at the start and come back here for lunch at the end.  We will fan out from here to tackle the places on the river most in need of a cleanup.  Pouring rain or thunder cancels.

A picnic lunch, snacks, work gloves, and trash bags are provided. 

What YOU should bring:  A refillable water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent –  wear old clothes and sturdy footwear, you will get wet and dirty! Old sneakers, rubber boots – although the plan is NOT to go in the water. Long pants and long sleeves will avoid insect bites and scratches from walking through brush.

Please contact the organizers if you plan on attending.

This cleanup is organized by the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT).  Cosponsored by the City of Pittsfield and American Rivers.

For more information or to register, please contact Jane at BEAT jane@thebeatnews.org or 413-230-7321 or Alison at HVA adixon@hvatoday.org  or 413-394-9796.