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Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful

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EARTH DAY is not just one day .... it's a movement

and it's here in RI.
 

RHODE ISLAND: COME TAKE PART IN A CLEANUP

So many events happening all around Rhode Island.

 

Events & details are listed at LitterFree.RI.gov.

 

Join our growing 401 Clean Team and be part of those working to end litter in our beautiful state.

 

LitterFree.RI.gov

 

Earth Day Happens All Around the World --- Visit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.

 

Earth Day.org

 

Clean Up @ Bensley Point * Pawtucket

This area is a little tough, but we are tougher.

Together we will keep all this plastic and trash from getting into the river.

 
 

Register for Bensley Point Cleanup Here
 
 

KBVB's Weekly Walking Group Is Going Strong
 

Doing Good & Cleaning Up Litter -

We Are Having A Lot of Fun.

 

This has been a great opportunity to meet new friends, visit each RI community in the Blackstone Valley, share ideas on how we can combat litter, get a little exercise and clean up a site for everyone to enjoy.

 

Our walks are continuing until the end of April, so if you haven't joined us yet, there is still time. See where we will be next.

 
 

More Walks Are Planned-- Upcoming Schedule

Dates, Communities, Routes & Sign Up



Groups are limited to 10 walkers and geared for adults, but children are welcome with adult supervision. Weather delays will push the walk to Friday of the same week.
 

Thursday April 6th

BURRILLVILLE (3 mile route) Burrillville walking route

Sign up here

 

Thursday April 13th

WOONSOCKET (2 mile route) Woonsocket walking route

Sign up here

 

Thursday April 20th 

CENTRAL FALLS (2 mile route) Central Falls walking route

Sign up here

 

Thursday April 27th

EAST PROVIDENCE (2mile route) East Providence walking route

Sign up here
 

Some photos so far ---

more available on KBVB's face book page
 

In Lincoln ^^^

 

In Smithfield >>

In Pawtucket ^^

 

 

A program of

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

401-724-2200

 

Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful

 

The KBVB mission is to inspire & empower individuals to improve our communities through ending litter, reducing waste and beautifying the Blackstone Valley.

 

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