Beltrami County SWCD to host Mighty Mississippi Clean Up Day event

091818.N.BP.LAKESHORE8.jpg — Volunteers pick up trash along the Lake Bemidji shoreline in Diamond Point Park.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The will host its annual event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, with willing volunteers meeting at Paul Bunyan Park.

"Help make our community a cleaner, greener place by volunteering to pick up litter and beautify our neighborhood," said Beltrami SWCD via an event flier.

Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes in order to participate. Beltrami SWCD will provide other necessary equipment and snacks. The clean-up will take place at and around Lake Bemidji.

The event follows Earth Day, which is Tuesday, April 22.

Those interested in participating simply need to show up. No fees are required. Additional questions can be directed at Katelyn Bergstrom, Beltrami SWCD Clean Water Specialist, at Katelyn.Bergstrom@co.beltrami.mn.us or (218) 333-4157.

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