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The commission finalized plans for Earth Fest, discussed a litter-pickup effort tied to America 250 DeKalb, and reviewed recycling and tree-planting updates, including 438 participants at a recent recycling event.
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The commission spent much of the meeting on local environmental outreach and volunteer efforts. Members finalized their plans for Earth Fest, where they will present the DeKalb STARR Awards and staff a booth, and discussed a possible community litter-pickup program called America 250 DeKalb – 250 Pickers. They also heard that a recent recycling event drew 438 residents, more than 100 more than the previous event, and that the city earned Tree City USA designation for 2025. The meeting also noted upcoming tree-planting events on April 21 and April 25.
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