Earth Day provides a meaningful opportunity for Bloomington Recreation and Park District to partner with local agencies and community organizations, including San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., Bloomington High School, Bloomington Little League, and The Olive Branch.
Each year, we identify an area within the community that needs additional attention—locations that often fall through the cracks and would otherwise go unaddressed. In 2025, the selected site was an abandoned church near Kessler Park. Unfortunately, the property had been vandalized and had become a dumping site for trash, as well as an area where unhoused individuals attempted to reside.
Through collaboration with our community partners, we organized a four-hour cleanup effort, bringing together approximately 60 to 70 volunteers. The district provided large trash receptacles, gloves, and safety equipment to ensure a safe and productive event. Volunteers worked together while enjoying music, connecting with one another, and strengthening community relationships.
This Earth Day event exemplified the power of collaboration—many hands truly do make light work. The cleanup was not only effective but also enjoyable, reinforcing community pride and demonstrating what can be accomplished when organizations and residents come together for a shared purpose.
