With Earth Day taking place on Monday, April 22, there will be several cleanups and other environmentally themed events taking place in the Cayuga County area over the next week:
Several Earth Day events will take place this weekend in the Cayuga County area, some focused on cleaning the environment and some focused on educating people about it:
Friday is Earth Day, and with the annual day of care for the environment will come several cleanups and other events in the Cayuga County area and beyond over the
CECI raises over $25,000 with Spring Beach Cleanup
By CECI - | Apr 28, 2021
The Children’s Education Center of the Islands has called its recent fundraiser a huge success.
Executive Director Kerra Cook reported that the Spring Beach Cleanup on March 27 raised more than $25,000 through donations, pledges and the ticket purchases five times the CECI’s original goal.
“Our fundraising effort will be ongoing, but these results ensure much greater stability for us as we face the months ahead,” she said.
A total of 59 children took part in the cleanup, ranging from toddlers to school-age youth. Cook reported that the participants collected more than 150 pounds of trash from the island beach.
CECI to host beach cleanup for fundraiser
By CECI - | Mar 10, 2021
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The Children’s Education Center of the Islands is putting a COVID-conscious spin on its annual Spring Festival. This year, it will host a Spring Beach Cleanup on March 27 from 7 to 11 a.m., beginning at the center, at 350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel. The fundraiser will help support the island institution, engage the community in a distanced activity and earn students a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny who CECI officials are told is bringing eggs to share. Participants may purchase a ticket or contact ceciteachers@gmail.com to join a team and garner pledged support while they comb the beach. For more information, visit givebutter.com/cecibeachcleanup or text “CECICLEANUP” to 202-858-1233.