SALEM, Ore. — SOLVE is bringing its popular Pick It Up! community cleanup series to Salem for the first time, inviting volunteers to help clean and restore one of the city’s most popular public spaces during the inaugural Pick It Up, Salem! event on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cascades Gateway Park.
Volunteers will gather near Walter Wirth Lake before breaking into teams to remove litter throughout the park and surrounding areas. Organizers say the effort will help keep the community space clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors.
Cleanup supplies, including litter grabbers, gloves, safety vests, and collection bags, will be provided. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate…