Back for a Second Helping

Following a successful Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up held a few days earlier, Sustainable Berkeley Heights returned to Snyder Avenue Park on March 28 for a "second helping," to gather additional litter around the Snyder Avenue Park turf field and bleachers.

The group, which had partnered with Val's Valiants, the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission (BHEC), and the Berkeley Heights Downtown Beautification Committee (DBC) the prior Sunday, was unsatisfied with the 138.5 pounds of litter they previously collected. They know that litter lurked under the leaves along the fence separating the turf field from the bleachers, and were determined to put that litter in its proper place to help welcome teams and fans to a cleaner field at the beginning of the spring sports season.

The amount of recyclables and trash playing hide-and-seek was shocking. The group uncovered a total of 15 pounds of this litter, finding everything from lacrosse balls and plastic pom pon streamers to sneakers, photos, and juice boxes.

Sustainable Berkeley Heights, Val's Valiants, BHEC, and DBC invite community members of all ages to come to their next Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up this Sunday, April 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. on Watchung Way, between Horseshoe Road and the long driveway leading up to Runnells. Park at the bottom, east end of the Runnells driveway to meet up. Reinforced gloves and bags will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear, pants, and long sleeves.