Earth Day Cleanups Across Regions Mobilize Thousands

Across the United States and internationally, communities and organizations marked Earth Day 2025 with widespread cleanup efforts and environmental action. In Worcester, the Regional Environmental Council’s 35th annual Earth Day cleanup drew over 1,500 volunteers from various groups to clear trash from green spaces, reflecting long-standing community commitment. In Dartmouth, the Natural Resources Trust organized a kid-friendly cleanup at the Knowles-Padanaram Reserve, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural areas and engaging volunteers in trail maintenance and litter removal. The FIS Mountain Cleanup Challenge rallied the snow sports community worldwide to document and share their alpine cleanup activities, fostering environmental stewardship and rewarding outstanding participants. In Rockville Centre, residents were invited to join a park cleanup at Smith Pond, continuing local traditions of environmental care. Meanwhile, volunteers in Washington, D.C. worked on restoring the Anacostia River, highlighting ongoing efforts to rehabilitate urban waterways.