To mark Earth Day, the Mistretta family quietly went down to Kearny Marsh and did their own annual clean-up. 

Pam Mistretta writes: "[Daughter] Olivia made a convert this year–a young woman named Stephanie, who was with a fisherman, saw us picking up trash and joined in the effort; cool! "

She adds:"It's my hope a little parental encouragement will produce future environmentalists."

Great job by all!  "Unofficial" clean-ups can work wonders, and to spend a little time on Earth Day giving back to the planet can't be beat.