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Friends of the Parks look to recruit volunteers for a record Earth Day cleanup

CHICAGO (WGN) — To mark the 40th anniversary of Friends of the Parks’ citywide Earth Day cleanups, the non-profit organization reached out to WGN Weekend Morning News to help spread the word that they are looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Earth Day cleanup one of their biggest ever.

For four decades, FOTP has partnered with the Chicago Park District to gather Chicagoans all over the city each spring to clean and green the City’s beloved parks. On Saturday, April 26, they are aiming to reach a record number of parks than ever.

Chicago volunteers unite for Earth Day cleanup in Humboldt Park

CHICAGO - Local groups are keeping the Earth Day message alive going into the spring. While Saturday's temperatures were only in the 40s, they didn't stop volunteers' efforts during an Earth Day cleanup in Humboldt Park. "For over 40 years, residents have come together to clean up our parks to…

April 27, 2025

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Chicago River Cleanup attracts record-breaking number of volunteers

CHICAGO - The annual Chicago River Cleanup event was held Saturday morning and this year's event attracted the most volunteers ever. Volunteers gave just a few hours of their time for a decades-long project that has really shown its worth. They spread out more than 150 miles of the Chicago…

May 11, 2025

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Chicago 5th grader is on a mission ‘Since I was little’ to clean up parks around the city

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago park on the far South Side got some T.L.C. Sunday thanks to a thoughtful elementary school student with a heart for the environment. Incoming fifth grader Zach Favors' idea of a fun day in the park looks a little different than most young people his…

July 14, 2025

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