Residents can bring their gardening tools to any of Stamford's parks and join Keep Stamford Beautiful — the nation's oldest and largest community improvement organization — General Electric, UST, UBS and neighborhood associations from Springdale to Shippan in picking up litter, painting out graffiti and planting over 8000 annuals.

The Great American Cleanup in Stamford is part of a nationwide effort of Keep America Beautiful. The 2008 Great American Cleanup in Stamford is sponsored by General Electric, UST, UBS and with a grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation.

Volunteers for the Great American Cleanup Stamford will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the following locations: Springdale Train Station, Glenbrook Train Station, Hubbard Heights, corner of Hubbard Avenue and West Broad Street, East Side, 863 East Main Street (Stamford Signs) , Cove, at the entrance to Cove Island Park, South End, at the Lathon Wider Community Center, West Side, Stillwater Avenue at Pellicci's , Waterside, corner of Selleck Street and Greenwich Avenue.

Bags, gloves and plants will be provided. Bring your gardening tools, if you have them. If not, we'll have some on hand.