Marion Celebrates Earth Day With Two Clean Ups

Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention is inviting the community to celebrate Earth Week with two clean-ups, one in downtown and one at a local park.

You can start off with Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) at Busby Park in Downtown Marion (the corner of East Center and Prospect Streets). From noon to 2:00pm, help clean up litter around the park.

Then on Saturday, April 24, join volunteers at Quarry Park (Hillman-Ford Road, north of West Fairground Street) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Women’s Business Council Goes Green

The April luncheon meeting for Women’s Business Council takes a look at the growing trend of living green, presented by Angie Carbetta, Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention, Director and Environmental Educator.

The luncheon will be Monday, April 12 at the Country Gatherings, 1775 Marion-Waldo Rd, Marion. The program is slated to start with networking at 11:30 a.m.

Please wear something green or re-purposed if you plan to attend.