<p>On April 1, 2021, NYC Parks will launch the <b>Jr.</b> <b>Litter</b> <b>League</b>, a new citywide competition and self-guided youth service program. From April 1 – June 1, registered teams of up to 15 students (ages 10+) and three adult leaders will engage in self-guided park stewardship in a nearby park.<br/><br/>Teams will be provided with <b>free</b> supplies to complete clean-ups (while supplies last), and data submitted from clean-ups will be used to track overall league standings and determine prize winners at season’s end. Team leaders will also receive the <i>Jr.</i> <i>Litter</i> <i>League Toolkit</i> that includes guidance for hosting safe clean-ups and pre- and post-activities to encourage students’ critical thinking about the value of our public parks.<br/><br/>This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the importance of stewarding green spaces in their community, as well as how trash and litter impacts our surrounding waterways.<br/><br/><b>Registration is open from March 15 – May 1</b>. Visit the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nycgovparks.org%2Fopportunities%2Fvolunteer%2Fjll&data=04%7C01%7CHeleneA%40dep.nyc.gov%7C7d3f745788924cd744c508d8ed8b3094%7Cf470a35f08534633aae3ce4e8b5085a3%7C0%7C0%7C637520529364390575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hOMT1sln1YUrRIdgjVB3htXX53UHnrXSWRT1lA8PTb0%3D&reserved=0"><b>Jr.</b> <b>Litter</b> <b>League registration page</b></a> or email <a href="mailto:bonnie.ralston@parks.nyc.gov">bonnie.ralston@parks.nyc.gov</a> for more information.</p>
