Published April 22. 2024 02:45PM
by JAMES LOGUE JR. TNEDITOR@TNONLINE.COM
The streets and sidewalks of Jim Thorpe and surrounding areas are looking a lot nicer today thanks to the many volunteers who took part in Pick Up the Poconos.
The clean ups took place in various locations around Carbon, Monroe, Wayne, and Pike Counties.
Audrey Levy, from the Jim Thorpe area, was there as part of the Jack Frost/Big Boulder group who volunteered.
“We’re excited to be here for Earth Day, to be here to pick up anywhere we can, and get the community involved in this,” Levy said.
More than 500 volunteers participated, including people who registered via PickUpThePoconos.com as well as private groups.
More than 25 organizations, schools, businesses, and Pocono resorts have organized cleanups in conjunction with the event
Following the collection was an Earth Day celebration at Pocono Organics on Long Pond Road in Blakeslee. Volunteers enjoyed food, drinks, educational activities, door prizes, and more.
Litter pick up is not just for Earth Day. Any individuals or organizations can arrange their own pick up days. Visit PickUpThePoconos.com for more information.
Above: Terri Wood and Sue Urban, both from Jim Thorpe, helped in cleaning up some of the streets and parks in Jim Thorpe. JAMES LOGUE JR./SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
Left: Vivi Ana Echim of Walnutport, Jane Dorshimer from Walnutport, and Warren Shaffer from Camp Hill pick up litter during the Pick Up the Pocono event in downtown Jim Thorpe.