Apr 10

Apr 10 Growing ‘Green with Pride’

Prince George’s County hosts its biannual Spring ‘Growing Green with Pride’ cleanup event on April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This countywide initiative, led by the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T), supports the County’s ongoing beautification efforts to reduce litter and create more vibrant communities.

Growing Green with Pride is the County’s signature beautification initiative and a Prince George’s Proud Priority. This year, the county is spotlighting the event with a bold new goal: The 1 Percent Challenge. The challenge calls on at least 10,000 residents – 1% of Prince George’s County’s nearly 1 million people – to step up, clean up, and take part in the fight against litter.

“We want county residents to be proud of where they live,” said Acting County Executive Tara Jackson. “It is important that our neighborhoods are clean and welcoming to residents and visitors, so they accurately reflect who we are as a community. Every piece of litter we pick up helps create a cleaner environment and sets an example for others to do the same. I encourage residents to roll up their sleeves, join the challenge, and help our communities shine!”

Registered participants and organizations, will receive supplies from DPW&T, including provide plastic gloves, trash bags, safety vests, litter grabbers, and up to six bags of mulch. Growing Green with Pride registration closes Friday, April 18, 2025.Students who join the effort will earn community service hours, with verification forms available at their schools. Growing Green with Pride will take place rain or shine.

“Growing Green with Pride is one of the department’s premier community events and we look forward to hosting again this year,” said DPW&T Director Michael Johnson. “Litter is a persistent challenge, but coming together as a community to address it fosters a sense of shared pride in our public spaces. We look forward to a great day.”

For additional information, please contact the DPW&T Office of Highway Maintenance at (301) 499-8641 or e-mail Tonya Hairston at GrowingGreenwithPride@co.pg.md.us. Register here to join this Countywide event.