On Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm join volunteers at Greenwich Point to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the winter’s trash. This event honors Luke Meyers, Greenwich High School environmental activist who lost his battle with cancer in 2019.
His mother, Kerry Meyers, noted that Luke was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his remarkable creativity, his passion for learning and his determination to make positive changes in the world.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Luke by installing a climate change education exhibit at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center. He wanted the exhibit to focus on sea-level rise and its impact on Long Island Sound marine life and to increase awareness of what actions can be taken to slow down global warming.
All non-biodegradable debris will be tallied and reported to Save the Sound for submission to the Ocean Conservancy which coordinates results from organizations throughout the world to analyze the pollution in the earth’s waters.
Community partners with Greenwich Green & Clean and Live Like Luke include:
• GHS Environmental Club
• BYO Greenwich
• Friends of Binney Park
• Friends of Greenwich Point
• Garden Club of Old Greenwich
• Greenwich Conservation Commission
• Greenwich Point Conservancy
• Greenwich Pollinator Pathway
• Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board
• Greenwich Shellfish Commission
• Greenwich Sustainability Committee
• Old Greenwich Association
• Riverside Association
• Town of Greenwich
• Waste Free Greenwich
Register at https://www.greenwichgreenandclean.org/beachcleanup-livelikeluke2024 or join the team at the beach at the signup tables in the first parking lot.
There will also be a collection of gently used children’s sneakers which will be donated to The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester.
Community Service Certificates Will Be Available.
Questions? 203-531-0006 or [email protected]
Talia Muir promoted the next Live Like Luke beach cleanup at Tod’s Point which is set for April 27, 2024 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Photo: Leslie Yager