2 ways to help beautify the Ensley and Roebuck Neighborhoods this Saturday

Community clean-up in Ensley neighborhood leads to snacks and live music. Want to learn how to help? Keep reading.

Ensley’s First Neighborhood Clean Up Day

This Saturday, Birmingham West Beautification Committee, California Country Organics Body Care and Social Plei team up for first ever spring neighborhood clean-up in Ensley. Their goal is to rebuild and refresh the community.

Ensley Highlands Neighborhood President, Joyce Christian, asks for help from volunteers in West Birmingham and surrounding areas.

“We are taking back our community and need your help!”

Ensley Highlands Neighborhood President, Joyce Christian

Volunteers will pick up trash, clean empty lots and fix vandalized buildings.

Snacks can be purchased after the event as well as a live concert for neighborhood fun at 11:30AM. Interested in helping? Click here.

• Location: 1546 29th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
• Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
• Hours: 9-11AM

Black Warrior Riverkeeper Plans to Clean Carson Road

Black Warrior Riverkeeper (BWR) adds to the cleaning by having their ninth Birmingham Street Clean event to prevent trash in water ways. This Saturday, BWR teams up with District 1 to clean the streets in East Birmingham.

• Location: 1717 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
• Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
• Hours: 9-11AM

BWR Representative, Katie Fagan, calls for everyone to come join them in keeping waterways clean for the community. Fagan encourages locals to clean their neighborhoods and lends a hand to the communities.

“If they want to organize their own clean up in their neighborhood, please reach out and we can help.”

Black Warrior Riverkeeper Rep., Katie Fagan

Cleanup will be along roadsides in areas without sidewalk. Be safe. Children 10 and over can participate with an accompanied adult.

Volunteers are encoured to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Garabage bags, gloves and litter pickers will be provided.

Masks coverings are required. Register here by May 14, 2021 to help keep the community clean.

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