Citywide clean-up set for April 19

FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Beautification Foundation is coordinating a volunteer community effort designed to remove litter and debris from parks, recreational areas, shorelines and waterways, while inspiring generations of environmental stewards. In past years, Community Clean Up volunteers bagged litter, swept sidewalks, and cleared weeds in an effort to make Fort Madison more presentable to visitors and the general population.  
The 2025 clean up date is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, rain or shine, meeting at Central Park at 9:00 am. Trash bags, trash grabbers, yellow vests, and maps highlighted with targeted clean up areas will be distributed to participants. It is encouraged to bring gloves. 
“Whether you have 30 minutes or 2 hours available to help, I encourage you to join in this city-wide effort.  Come alone or get your friends and family together and meet us in Central Park on April 19th.  If you’re unable to join us, please get out and clean up the area around your home or work.  Every effort helps” says Tim Gobble, Fort Madison Beautification Foundation member.
This event is made possible with the support of many generous sponsors and participating organizations and our volunteers: Scotts Miracle Gro, Clearview Vision, Koch Fertilizer, Climax Molybdenum, & Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce.
The Fort Madison Beautification Foundation is a 501c3 Not for profit organization. It serves to facilitate and coordinate efforts, services and resources of each individual organization as well as share strategic goals, working towards the common goal of making Fort Madison a great place to visit, live and work.