Students at Merritt Secondary School were eager to do their part for Earth Day on April 22, opting to head out into the community with garbage bags and trash pickers to tidy up streets, sidewalks and public spaces.
After the article about volunteer Ian Ward picking up garbage around town was published in the Herald, Art and English teacher Shannon Dunn thought it would be a good idea for her students to get out and help.
“MSS was inspired by Ian Ward to get out there on Earth Day and pick up garbage,” said Dunn. “Thank you, Mr. Ward, for helping to keep our community beautiful.”
