Sweep the Creek (Part Two) - April 22, 2023

 

Sweep The Creek (Part One)

 

 

On April 22, 2023, Scout Troop 466 took part in the Sweep the Creek.

From the Friends of Sligo Creek:

During the Spring and Fall Sweep the Creek events, hundreds of people come out to help rid the park of trash, keep the water clean for wildlife and plants and experience the wonders of Sligo Creek in a new way. FOSC volunteers don gloves, boots, even waders, to collect an amazing variety of plastic, metal, glass and other trash that finds its way into the 8 mile length of Sligo Creek Park.

 

 

Sweep the Creek 2021

 Each year, the Friends of Sligo Creek holds at least one "SWEEP THE CREEK" event.  The purpose is pick up and trash that has accumulated along the creek over the winter.

This year, we participated in the event and it was well attended by the Scouts, Parents and Leaders of Troop 466.  I would estimate we had almost 20 in total at the event, who participated from 9am to 11am on Saturday, April 17, 2021.   Maybe it was because many had been cooped up due to the pandemic, maybe because it was a really nice day, there were also many others from Sligo Middle School who participated in the general event. 

We were also joined by a couple of Cubs from two other Scout packs.  

Here are just a few photos: