On Sunday, August 25 81 ASEZ WAO volunteers gathered at Stamford’s largest recreational area, Scalzi Park, to lead a cleanup effort. It features tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, running and hiking trails, a playground and a bocce ball court. It also houses Cubeta Stadium, home to the Stamford American Legions and Babe Ruth baseball teams.
ASEZ WAO Keeps Scalzi Park Beautiful
ASEZ WAO volunteers targeted litter throughout the park, collecting 20 bags of waste. They cleaned up cigarette butts, broken glass, plastic debris, bottle caps, scrap wood, and two graffiti posters. Their efforts are part of ASEZ WAO’s ongoing mission to protect terrestrial ecosystems from environmental pollution and the effects of climate change. In addition, this cleanup aligns with their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to restore health to natural environments.
The volunteers took the opportunity to educate the community about the importance of environmental stewardship. They shared the environmental challenges we face and highlighted the importance of collective action in keeping local areas clean.
Local Officials Show Support for ASEZ WAO at Scalzi Park
ASEZ WAO received strong support from the community, with local leaders showing appreciation. The Stamford Parks & Recreation Manager thanked the volunteers for their work. He also gave his employees a paid day off in recognition of the ASEZ WAO team’s efforts. Lieutenant Jerry Junes of the Stamford Police Department also expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you for the service you are providing. It’s efforts like these that truly benefit the City of Stamford.”
Lieutenant Junes further encouraged the volunteers to continue their important work, saying, “I pray, hope, and encourage each and every one of you to keep doing things that others may not see as necessary. Trust in the value of this work—you are making an impact.” To support ASEZ WAO’s mission, Lieutenant Junes signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and pledged to help ASEZ WAO meet with the Mayor of Stamford and the Chief of Police to advance environmental efforts in the city.
Recognizing the critical role of environmental stewardship, ASEZ WAO volunteers continue to unite communities in action to preserve and protect our shared environment. To see more events from volunteers in Connecticut, visit our activities page!
