My Block, My Hood, My City Wants Your Help Cleaning Up Englewood On Earth Day

Two sites near 61st and Halsted Streets will have community cleanups and garden projects on Earth Day.

12:23 PM CDT on Apr 20, 2022

Youth lead tours for My Block, My Hood, My City. The organization is hosting cleanup events for Earth Day.

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ENGLEWOOD — Chicago nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City is inviting neighbors to help clean up Englewood on Earth Day.

From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, volunteers can go to sites near 61st and Halsted streets for community cleanups and garden projects, according to a news release. Those who want to participate can click here to select a site and sign up in advance.

The event, called Lift Up the Block, will also prepare potted plants for older neighbors.

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