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Central New York celebrates Earth Day with clean-ups, workshops, and community service

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Kat Kollins with ChatGPT AI
Communities across Central New York are marking Earth Day with environmental events, public clean-ups, and educational programs throughout the week.

Earth Day is April 22, and Central New York communities are celebrating with a variety of events focused on environmental awareness and service.

SUNY ESF is hosting a weeklong series of clean-ups, nature walks, and sustainability workshops—all open to the public. The activities aim to engage residents in local conservation efforts and promote greener living.

The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency is calling on volunteers to help collect trash on Friday and Saturday, while Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel is organizing food deliveries to support those working on clean-up crews Saturday.

First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day continues to inspire local action and education more than 50 years later.

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