(Newswire.net — July 3, 2014) — An estimated 1,200 Baldwin County residents woke up early to volunteer their time and clean up their communities at 44 sites around Baldwin County as part of the annual Neighborhood Cleanup Day, hosted by AMG Services and Our Family Fun Night. Local event organizers estimate that volunteers removed at least 5000 pounds of debris during the three hour event.
Unusual items reported by site captains included: a barbeque, a brand new smoker, and a trash bag full of apples. The event was part of the statewide Coastal Cleanup Day coordinated by the Coastal Commission which included volunteers in 55 of 58 counties, as well as International Coastal Cleanup which involves participation by close to 100 countries.
AMG Services has co-coordinated Neighborhood Cleanup Day in Baldwin County for the past four years, but this year joined forces with the family-oriented website Our Family Fun Night to help make the event more exciting and fun, and to get more families involved. In addition to the Neighborhood Cleanup Day in Baldwin County, there was also a post-cleanup barbeque and family games.
AMG Services and Our Family Fun Night plan on expanding its Neighborhood Cleanup Day to serve new communities statewide. The event’s success shows that many communities would likely participate and enjoy similar programs in their area.
“It is always inspiring to see the community come together and take time out of their busy lives to help make our local environment cleaner, healthier, and even more beautiful than it already is,” said Sandy Martin, Executive Director of AMG Services. “We hope that expanding into these new communities will allow us to encourage more residents to take responsibility for protecting the natural areas that are such an integral part of our community.”
By Natalie Ruiz
About AMG Services
AMG Services is an environmental company that works together with local and state governments to help enforce and educate environmental regulations. OurFamilyFunNight.com is a family lifestyle website featuring a blog with news, reviews, ideas, recipes, trivia, and fun for the whole family. The blog features information for families who are looking for new and stimulating ways to spend time together.
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