Fort Worth Cowtown Cleanup

April 6, 2013

Our class participated in the 28th annual citywide litter clean-up.  It was a rewarding feeling to be able to give back to the community. 

We saw many families, groups, and individuals participated in the event.  There were children as young as five years old (in my estimate) walking beside their parents.

The event is coordinated by Debbie Branch.  This special event has won various awards such as:

• Keep America Beautiful Awards
• President's Circle Award 2005-2010
• Keep Texas Beautiful Awards
• Gold Star Affiliate Award 2005-2010
• Sustained Excellence Award 2005-2009
• Volunteer of the Year – Susan Johannes – 2009
• Governor’s Community Achievement Award – second place – 2009
• Governor’s Community Achievement Award – second place – 2008
• Governor’s Community Achievement Award – second place – 2007
• Governor’s Community Achievement Award – first place – 2004

We were excited to have a chance to stop by our own Community Garden during this event.  However, sad facial expressions can be seen on everyone in our class when we arrived at the site.  Our garden is abandoned!

We were not able to take pictures while holding our trash bags.  But you can find lots of photos on the web.