Despite the unpleasant conditions this past weekend, HandsOn Greater Buffalo would like to everyone who participated in making Earth Week 2011 a success!
Here is a breakdown of the events that took place over the weekend:
1. Gallagher Beach Clean Up
· 45 volunteers served a total of 116 hours
· Total .5 miles (2640 feet, 880 yards) of shoreline cleaned
· 30 trash bags filled (18 non-recyclable bags, 12 recyclable bags)
2. Art for Earth Day 2011
· Donations from 10 firms across Western New York
· 10,000 pieces of materials were saved from landfills
· 25 artists and students participated in the event
· Over 7,000 pieces taken
· 60 hours of volunteer work went into event
3. HOGB/Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Spring Maintenance for Upcoming Growing Seasons
· 32 volunteers served a total of 112 hours
· 7 Gardens were prepared for upcoming growing season
· 20 tree were planted
