BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Cub Scout Pack 95 is continuing to do an outstanding job helping to keep our community clean and free of litter, while also helping to raise awareness about the dangers of littering.
Last month, Pack 95 picked up 155 pounds of garbage in four hours during a litter cleanup of the Green Acres area adjacent to Vivyen Field, around Twin Boro Park, and around the Bergenfield dog park. The Cub Scouts earned Messenger of Peace awards for their excellent community service.
Together they picked up cups, cans, glass and plastic bottles, clothes, shoes, plastic bags, fishing rod, gloves, masks, large plastic computer chair mats, toys, ropes, scraps of metal, plastic pipes, 5-gallon buckets, medication bottles and many pet waste bags.
When asked about their experience, Jasmine Paes, (2nd grader at Franklin School) said, “I felt happy saving the wildlife. We collected 10 big garbage bags of trash!”
In addition, Isaiah Boodhoo (1st grader and former Bergenfield resident) stated, “I felt sad for the animals in the forest because people’s trash can harm them.”
James Paes (Kindergartener at Franklin School) concluded that it was the best and most exciting award he has ever earned.
To continue doing their part to help sustain the environment, Pack 95 also visited the Bergenfield Recycling Center last week. They were given a tour with an opportunity to ask questions and learn about Bergenfield’s current recycling program. Any groups that are interested in scheduling a short, educational tour of the Bergenfield Recycling Center are encouraged to contact the DPW Office Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm by phone at 201-387-4055 option 3 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
