PLASTIC VS. PLANET: The Great Saw Mill River Cleanup 2024 and T-Shirt Design Contest
Yonkers, NY, 12 February, 2024 – As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Groundwork Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce the upcoming annual 2024 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup event in celebration of Earth Day. This year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before.
The Great Saw Mill River Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 across Yonkers and along the Saw Mill River watershed, bringing together volunteers, community members, and environmental stewards in choosing our planet over plastic pollution and restore and preserve the beauty of our local waterways.
In addition to our traditional cleanup efforts, we are excited to introduce a new component to this year’s event: a T-shirt Design Contest! We invite Yonkers artists, designers, and creative minds to submit their original designs capturing the spirit of environmentalism, community, and river conservation.
The winning design will be featured on the official event T-shirts, which will be worn by volunteers and participants during the cleanup. Not only will the winning artist receive recognition for their creativity, but they will also play a vital role in promoting environmental awareness within our community. Winners will receive two free tickets to Groundwork Hudson Valley’s annual gala in the fall of 2024.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 10 am-1 pm
Where: Yonkers and across Westchester County, specific sites to be announced.
Contest Details:
Eligibility: Must be a Yonkers resident and between 15 to 21 years old.
Deadline: March 1st, 2024 at 5pm
Submit the design here: https://www.groundworkhv.org/great-saw-mill-river-cleanup-t-shirt-design-contest/
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s Great Saw Mill River Cleanup as we continue our mission to protect and preserve our local environment and natural assets,” said Oded Holzinger, Executive Director at Groundwork Hudson Valley. “We want to make sure our community is as much part of this event as possible. What better way than a creative and meaningful way to showcase our role and ownership in our shared environmental responsibilities.”
Stay tuned for further details on how to register as a volunteer for the 2024 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup. For more information on the t-shirt design contest, visit https://www.groundworkhv.org/great-saw-mill-river-cleanup-t-shirt-design-contest/ and submit your designs by March 1st, 2024 at 5 pm.
For more information and updates, please visit groundworkhv.org or contact Candida Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement and Communications at candida@groundworkhv.org