Keep America Beautiful, based in Stamford, Connecticut announced on Dec 11 that their annual campaign The Great American Cleanup has produced astounding results this year. Benefiting communities in all 50 states, a record breaking 48,000+ xeriscapes, green spaces and gardens have been created.
The campaign to create gardens and green spaces included partnerships between businesses and governments on the local and national levels.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is one such partner and has participated in the Keep America Beautiful campaign for the past 3 years by providing 47 grants to aid in the creation and long term maintenance of community based green spaces and gardens.
“Every one of these public spaces could be providing a quiet place to reflect on nature, food for the community, a gateway for the neighborhood, an activity space for kids, or even an offset to a community’s carbon footprint. We are incredibly thankful to all the volunteers and partners who made this possible.” Matthew M. McKenna, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
If you are interested in getting involved in next year’s campaign to create green spaces and community gardens in your area either as a volunteer or a corporate sponsor, please visit Keep America Beautiful. Even if you weren’t blessed with a green thumb, I am sure there are ways to contribute to this wonderful effort!
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