While it’s no secret that Bushwick has a trash and rat problem, there are quite a few people doing their part to rid our streets of the litter and broken glass that clogs up our storm drains and makes walks to the subway treacherous.

One such Bushwick resident, Sarah Back, is hosting her fifth cleanup event this Sunday July 16. This time, Back and volunteers will focus their efforts on cleaning one of the few green spaces in the neighborhood: Maria Hernandez Park.