DoomsdaysCWCome Celebrate Earth Day in Saco!
April 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
"Registration is NOW OPEN!
Each year, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space, clean energy, eliminating waste, and becoming an eco-friendly community.
"#ecomaine is proud to be part of this year’s celebration! Stop by our table at the #SacoCommunityCenter at the start of the day to pick up #recycling resources, meet our education team, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup, we’ll be weighing the trash collected from parks, trails, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.
"Looking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include #TrashPickUp, #weeding, #mulching, raking, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!
Schedule of Events:
When: Friday, April 24th, 2026
Where: Our very own Saco parks, schools, trails, and open spaces!
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Please meet at the Saco Community Center at 9:00am to check-in. Everyone who registers by the T-shirt deadline will pick up their shirts.
We will also have coffee and refreshments for everyone so that we can fuel up before we go!
Volunteers will disperse to your locations after we take a group photo!
Fee: FREE but must pre-register!
Ages: Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Earth Day Location Options:
Please only sign up for one location.
Options this year include:
Diamond Riverside Park: On Irving St. overlooking the Saco River.
Pepperell Park: Located around the Saco Dog Park and Fairfield School on Beach St./School St. - nice and quiet (and shaded!).
Front Street Park and River Walk Trail: On Front St. near the river and boat launch and includes the new walkway.
Cascade Falls Trail: Located on Cascade Rd. off of Route 1.
Haley Park: Located on King St. near the Saco Community Garden.
Saco Community Center: 75 Franklin St.
Saco Middle School: 40 Buxton Rd.
Memorial Park at CK Burns School: 135 Middle Street
Jubilee Park: Covered bridge park on Water Street.
Rendezvous Point & Outlook Cemeteries
If your preferred location has reached capacity, please register for another site. There are plenty of opportunities to help us prepare Saco's parks for the spring and summer!"
To sign up:
https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28247
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