04/06/2026
🌳Earth Day 2026 🌻
Somers Community Earth Day Weekend Clean-Up
As spring arrives, the weather becomes warmer and the snow has finally melted, many of us have noticed the troubling litter scattered along our beloved local roads. In my role as your Recycling Coordinator, I am organizing a comprehensive town-wide cleanup and am reaching out for volunteers to assist. I invite you to participate in this noble initiative by collecting litter at your convenience from April 24th to 26th in celebration of Earth Day.
Your involvement not only helps maintain the cleanliness of our surroundings but also fosters community engagement in environmental stewardship. Together, we can beautify Somers and affirm our commitment to a healthier planet. Every piece of litter collected contributes to our efforts, and your time—whether it’s an hour or an entire day—is greatly valued.
Please sign-up using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/WD28H4qvDw
Use this link for bag pick-up after clean-up:
https://forms.office.com/r/UjAPjnRUDT
Earth Day Through Youth Engagement
Last year, on Earth Day, we launched the Keep America Beautiful - Somers Youth Initiative. This initiative aims to educate the youth of Somers about the importance of caring for our planet, engage them in environmental stewardship activities, and cultivate an appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding us.
The vision is for children in our community to express their thoughts and feelings about Earth Day through their artistic drawings each year as part of this initiative. By providing children with opportunities to connect with local nature, we empower them to recognize their potential to create a positive impact.
I had the pleasure of starting this program with the Children’s Place Pre-School on South Road last year. During my visit, the children listened as I read about recycling, followed by a lively discussion on litter. They were quite enthusiastic! The children then shared their thoughts about Earth Day through drawing and coloring. This year, we will install two visual signs in town, displaying the children’s messages from last year, ensuring their legacy remains visible for all to appreciate.
This year, every child residing in Somers is invited to take part. Encourage them to create a drawing that expresses what Earth Day means to them. Once finished, each child's artwork can be submitted via email to [email protected] or dropped off at the DPW, located at 93 Egypt Road. Template can be found under Photos in the SYI folder.
Important Details:
Submission Deadline: April 30th
One artist's work will be selected for display in the town.
Celebrating Earth Day Together
As we commemorate Earth Day, let’s reflect on the strength of unity for a shared purpose and the enduring influence we can create by investing in both our youth and our planet. I encourage everyone to engage in our Earth Day activities and support our young ones in their creative endeavors. Whether by volunteering, sharing knowledge, encouraging children to draw/color for the Somers Youth Initiative, or simply motivating the children in your lives. We appreciate your continued support in fostering environmental awareness within our community. Together, we can honor our town’s natural beauty for future generations, cultivating friendship and pride among us. Your support is vital!
All information about Earth Day and the activities are also posted on our Somersct.gov webpage.
Sincerely,
Somers Recycling Coordinator
