On Saturday, April 26 starting at 9am, several West Loop parks will be holding volunteer events as part of the Earth Day Chicago initiative:
- The Skinner Park Earth Day 2014 event will include several activities, including cleaning the playground, tree mulching and garden prepping. The event runs from 9am-2pm, and both refreshments and meals will be served. Skinner Park is located at 1331 W. Monroe St. For more information, go to skinnerpark.org or email them here.
- The 2nd Ward Clean and Green event will run from 9am-noon at Mary Bartelme Park (115 S. Sangamon St.) Snacks, refreshments and t-shirts will be provided. For more information, contact Michael Busking at (312) 925-7713, or email him.
(Photo courtesy Chicago Journal.)