our projects
In 2019, Clean Green Action began its 12th year of working on projects that focus on sustainability and reducing impact on the environment. This year, we're taking on these projects:
The success of our ongoing and new projects depends upon our selfless volunteers. With more help, our chances of success will improve. If you are interested in joining our group and helping out on one or more of these projects, please attend our meetings which occur at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except for June, July and August) at McMillan Library.
- Climate Change Forum - At this April 30, 2019 event, experts will discuss the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report issued in October 2018, how to get Congress to act on climate change, and actions we can take to prevent the predicted dire consequences.
- Environmentally Themed Little Free Library - This little free library would be located at a Monarch Waystation and be supplied with nature-themed materials to to inspire readers to embrace their outdoor surroundings.
- Assist Development of Mead School Outdoor Learning Center - The Outdoor Learning Center at Mead Elementary School would be provided assistance through donations and volunteer labor as needed.
- Choose to Reuse – This event, which is organized by different area townships (e.g. Rome, Grant, Grand Rapids, Seneca), allows people to drop off useful items for others to have for free. Check with your local township for dates.
- Recycling Rangers – This activity will continue to provide recycling containers and volunteers at local community events.
- Sustainable Wisconsin Rapids – This involves working with Wisconsin Rapids officials to move the city towards becoming a sustainable community by getting involved with the Mayor’s Sustainability Council.
- Bird City – Wisconsin Rapids has been a Bird City since 2014. In 2019, work continues on a woodlot project behind Lincoln High School. Bird City also supported the Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival in April.
- Highway Clean Up – We clean our adopted stretch of highway twice each year so our group can walk the talk in a very public and noticeable way.
- Nonpartisan legislative committee – This committee keeps the group abreast of pending legislation and policies that impact the environment.
- Prairie Chicken Festival - Clean Green Action and Bird City Wisconsin Rapids provide manpower and assistance to organize and promote this festival in Wood County.
- Booth at local/area fairs – Look for us at events like the Grand Affair to learn more about our group.
- Monarch Encouragement - This collaborative effort between municipalities, the county and local organizations promotes pollinator gardens through education and action.
- School Connections - Clean Green Action will review its opportunities to support environmental education.
- River Riders Bike Share program, which is led by the Wood County Health Department.
- Growing Friends Community Garden which has completed four successful growing seasons.
- Wisconsin Rapids Farmers Market - We collect (glean) food donations from the vendors and distribute them at the South Wood Emerging Pantry Shelf (SWEPS) and Neighborhood Table.
The success of our ongoing and new projects depends upon our selfless volunteers. With more help, our chances of success will improve. If you are interested in joining our group and helping out on one or more of these projects, please attend our meetings which occur at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except for June, July and August) at McMillan Library.