The Rivers Alive clean up was a rewarding and fun experience. A large group of us walked up and down the Oconee River picking up everything from plastic bottles to plastic tires. Everyone had the same role: pick up any trash you see and add it to the various piles that accumulated on the side of the path.
I enjoyed the experience quite a lot. Although sometimes the labor was strenuous, especially picking up the heavier objects like tires and old TV sets, seeing the area near the river gradually grow cleaner and cleaner was well worth it.
I applied organization and clean up skills I learned from being heavily involved in my high school’s Key Club.
As a result of this experience, I will make a conscious effort to litter less and pick up litter when I see it. I learned that more people need to care about this beautiful town we call Athens and not actively aid in its degradation. Keep Athens Beautiful #KAB