MLK, Jr. Day of Service: litter clean up

Date and Time:
Mon, Jan 19, 2026; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  (Central)

Organized By: Piasa Palisades Group

Location: 1200 Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002, USA

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Event Organizers:
Christine Favilla
   christine.favilla@sierraclub.org

The MLK Day of Service honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through community volunteering. The day focuses on civic engagement throughout the nation focusing on service and equality. The Sierra Club Piasa Palisades group has been participating in the MLK Day of Service for over a decade.

The Three Rivers Project of the Piasa Palisades Sierra Club Group (PPG) is planning a neighborhood litter cleanup on Monday, January 19th, 2026 from 10 AM- 12 PM. The public is invited to help remove trash and litter from Hellrung Park and the surrounding neighborhood.

“We are asking residents to join the Sierra Club to be a part of the solution to combat plastic pollution in the Alton area,” said Christine Favilla, Three Rivers Project Coordinator for the Sierra Club. "Of all trash, plastic trash has the greatest potential to harm the environment, wildlife, and humans. We will join with 4th Ward Alderwoman to honor Dr. King's legacy by helping to clean up the neighborhood."

 

Signup Instructions: Please wear closed-toe shoes, appropriate layers, and bring a water bottle.

Bring: A water bottle

Additional Directions: Any snow cancels

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels