SYRACUSE -- Central New Yorkers are working hard to take part in Earth Day events.
Earth Day is officially Sunday, but many people are getting a head start. According to earthday.org, more than one billion people are expected to do something to observe Earth Day. This year's theme is "Mobilize the Earth."
On Friday, students from Elmwood Elementary School helped beautify Kirk Park in Syracuse. The event was organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
"It's great that they're learning at such a young age because it's vital," says Candice Celestin from the USDA. "Once you teach the children, they'll grow up, and they'll teach their children. It's just a continuing cycle."
At Hancock Airfield, New York Air National Guardsmen were cleaning up the roads around the base. About 25 men and women volunteered their time.
"The goal is to keep the area clean and fresh and give back to the community," says Lt. Brent Lynch, who organized the event.
Earth Day events continue tomorrow.
There will be a downtown Syracuse cleanup. Groups will meet at the corner of Adams & South Clinton Streets at 8:30 a.m., 329 North Salina St at 8:30 a.m., the corner of Washington and McBride Streets at 9:30 a.m., and Walnut Park at 10 a.m.
OCRRA is sponsoring several cleanups at locations around the county. Those cleanups will take place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The Town of DeWitt will be holding their 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21st from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, call the Supervisor's office at (315)446-3910 ext. 191.
