Volunteers will clean Greens Park in Arlington Heights

Representatives from the Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25, Link Together Coalition, and student volunteers from the community will meet Saturday at the wooded area behind Olive Mary-Stitt School known as Greens Park to undertake a massive cleanup effort of the overgrown area.

The comprehensive clear-out effort will include the removal of invasive species, trash collection and general cleanup.

The groups have a vested interest in the safety and well-being of the users of Greens Park, residents, and all community members. The cleanup effort aims to increase visibility throughout the wooded area, making the space feel more open and welcoming to legitimate users.

Link Together Coalition's mission is to support the movement toward a drug- and alcohol-free youth. It works to create a greater community culture that disapproves of underage drinking and drug use and supports teens making healthy choices for themselves.