Spring Day of Service

Story by Emily David • Design by Jaclyn Perry

Earth Day in The Burg

When you think of Earth Day, you might think about picking up garbage, planting trees, or recycling the collection of aluminum cans your grandparents gather for months. It may seem like your contribution to celebrate this day is so small that it won’t matter, but your impact is much bigger than you think!

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day this year, SLICE is partnering with state and local agencies to coordinate the Spring Day of Service, a long-standing tradition in Ellensburg previously known as the Yakima River Cleanup.

Spring Day of Service: April 22

Dress in your favorite work wear and closed toed shoes, it can get dirty.

Volunteers will be assigned to one of nine different locations throughout Kittitas County to gather litter, restore trails, and clean up campsites and community parks. This is the perfect way to work side by side with other Wildcats to upkeep the charm of our beautiful, close-knit community.

Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and transportation to locations of service. After a day full of fun and hard work, volunteers will head back to campus for a free lunch at 1 p.m.

Itinerary

• Check in at the SURC East Patio

• Depart to volunteer sites

• Work with other Wildcats

• Arrive back to campus for lunch

Sign Up to Make a Difference

As Wildcats, we all get to experience the beauty of Ellensburg and the Kittitas Valley: the mountains, valleys, and rivers. You don’t have to be Greta Thunberg or The Lorax to make a difference!

Register by April 16 to ensure a t-shirt, transportation and lunch!

Visit bit.ly/SpringDayofServiceCWU to register!