Newport's 2019 Earth Day Cleanups

NEWPORT, RI — Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and organizations across the state and country have set up neighborhood cleanups to pick up litter. In Newport, eight cleanups are scheduled for Saturday and Monday. If you're interested in joining, simply show up at the meetup time or reach out to the event's organizer.

Saturday, April 20th

• Cliff Walk
  • Time: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Group: Clean Ocean Access
  • Email: Jessica Frascotti, Program Coordinator. Phone: (401) 236-2561
• King Park
  • 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Meet at the Pavilion
  • Group: Friends of the Waterfront (FOW)
  • Email: Johanna Vietry, President FOW. Phone: (401) 847-9030
• Equality Park
  • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Group: Off Broadway Neighborhood Association
  • Email: Ellen Nichols. Phone: (401) 964-0372
• Point Neighborhood
  • 9 a.m. start, meet up at Storer Park
  • Group: Point Beautification Committee
  • Contact: Mark Marosits, Maureen Cronin.
• Ocean Drive – Entrance to Castle Hill Inn to Harrison Ave (meet up at parking area)
  • 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Group: Newport County Saltwater Fishing Club
  • Email: Dennis Zambrotta, President.
• Miantonomi Park (Girard Avenue side)
  • 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Group: Newport Environment & Energy Commission
  • Contact: Elizabeth Blank

Monday, April 22nd

• Off Broadway Area
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Group: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
  • Email: Gianna Sollitto, Marketing & Events Coordinator. Phone: (401) 846-4828 ext. 121
• Miantonomi Park along Sunset Boulevard
  
  • 1 p.m.
  • Group: Newport Tree Conservancy
  • Email: Jon Greenberg