Civic Impact Network

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, volunteers from the Civic Impact Network made cleanup efforts at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve in Muncie, IN. The Civic Impact Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Hoosiers to participate in civic opportunities and contribute to community development. Their mission is to promote community collaboration and leadership development, empowering others to contribute to their community. Ultimately, the Civic Impact Network collected 12 trash bags, thereby reducing waste in the nature preserve, with plans to host future cleanup events. (Photos by Liz Peterson)

Volunteers from the Civic Impact Network pick up trash at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve in Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Civic Impact Network aims to bring more beauty to Muncie, picking up trash for sustainability (Liz Peterson)
Executive Director of Civic Impact Network, Chelsea McDonnel, picks up trash at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve in Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Civic Impact Network aims to bring more beauty to Muncie, picking up trash for sustainability. (Liz Peterson)
Cordelia Craig (left) and Willow Craig (right) pick up trash during the ongoing train at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Liz Peterson)
Trash is scattered alongside the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Liz Peterson)
Erin Craig picks up trash below the railroad at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Liz Peterson)
Rubee Peavler picks up a plastic bottle at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Liz Peterson)
Steve Craig (left) and Emily Hayes (right) pick up trash at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, Muncie, Indiana, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Liz Peterson)
Volunteers of the Civic Impact Network pose for a photo at the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve in Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Civic Impact Network picked up trash to help support sustainability in natural preserves. (Liz Peterson)

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