Colorado Springs / 1, 2, Pick Up Sticks...

Colorado Springs is glad you’re here! Each challenge you complete is a small step for Colorado Springs… and a giant leap for the planet. Take a picture of yourself completing the challenge below. Upload the photo here, and you’ll be entered into this week’s drawing. Then come right back and do it again.

Instructions:

See how much garbage you can collect in 5 minutes by going to your city park or neighborhood. Bring a friend if you like, and race. (Take a pic of the victor and upload it!)

Points: 14

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5 Number Completed:

Action Shots

Christine K.

So here is 5 minutes of cleaning the dock. The wind blows so much trash under the dock cover and it only escapes if it is picked up!!!

Sue S.

Collecting cardboard and plastic from public conference rooms and recycling drink carriers.

Nick K.

Alyssia and I (my daughter) went over to Monument Valley Park and spent time cleaning the park using plastic bags we found as litter in the park. Two plastic bottles and some candy wrappers seemed to be the most prevalent. We cleaned up two bags of trash in about an hour--I was actually surprised by how clean the park was thanks to the hard work of City Parks employees. Then we hooked up with some PEARLs and ate a little snack before bailing on the park and delivering some trees to Catamount.

Carrie Y.

My third grade students voluntarily spent their recess picking up trash around the playground. They actually spent 10 min. but I figured it would count! I love how passionate children can be about environmental issues (urban sprawl, renewable energy, etc)! They never cease to motivate and inspire me to make healthy choices for my planet!