The approach of Earth Day (April 22) means clean-up time at many metro-area parks. Here are some of the spots you and your family can help out:
The St. Paul Parks Spring Parks Cleanup and Neighborhood Litter Campaign happens April 11 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Get the details at stpaul.gov/parks/environment.
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department holds its 16th annual park clean-up throughout Battle Creek Regional Park on April 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Find out about this clean-up effort and others at co.ramsey.mn.us/parks.
The 2009 Minneapolis Earth Day Watershed Clean Up at more than three dozen Minneapolis parks happens on April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn more at minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=987.
Check with your local park about whether it is hosting a spring clean-up day, too.