Green-Up Day is a statewide effort to keep our roads litter free. It happens once a year on the first Saturday in May but we encourage and appreciate prevention efforts every day.
Are you interested in becoming a coordinator? Or do you have questions or ideas for us? Email current coordinators Kathy ([email protected]) or Anthony ([email protected]). Jessica, the administrative assistant at the town office ([email protected]) is also available for questions.
GREEN UP 2025 Annual Report
Thank you to Wilmington Green Uppers!
Vermont’s Green Up Day was on Saturday, May 3rd. Despite the soggy weather, folks in Wilmington still came through. More than 54 volunteers helped pick up roadside litter. They were of all ages including at least two different sets of grandparents introducing their grandchildren to Green Up. There were also folks representing Wilmington Works, Chimney Hill Homeowners Association and the Wilmington Trail Committee. Volunteers filled about 150 Green Up bags as they covered 65 miles of our town roads. In addition, some town parking lots, several town trails and Buzzy Towne Park also received the Green Up treatment.
As always, Wilmington’s success depended on teamwork. We received assistance and support from the selectboard and many town employees. We especially depend on Marshall Dix and the road crew. They went out after the weekend and collected the bags, tires and other roadside litter that was collected by volunteers. The state road crew was out cleaning up along the state roads. Our friendly local landfill folks received several full Green Up bags.
Generous donations also helped to make Wilmington’s Green Up Day successful. 1A Coffee Roasters gave away free coffee to volunteers. Shaw’s contributed water and snacks. The town offices, the Twin Valley Schools, and the Deerfield Valley News all provided publicity. The Wilmington Police reached out to make sure we were safe. Many local businesses and organizations helped by posting information on social media and allowing us to hang our Green Up Day posters on their walls, bulletin boards, and windows. The state organization, Green Up Vermont, provided the bags and posters.
Thank you to everyone for your time, effort, and contributions. We are sincerely grateful for your participation. We couldn’t function without it!
Kathy Larsen & Anthony Martino
Wilmington Green Up Coordinators
Link to State Green-Up Website: http://www.greenupvermont.org/
Questions? Contact Kathy Larsen at [email protected]
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