You can help make one of the natural jewels of northwestern Pennsylvania sparkle.

The French Creek Valley Conservancy‘s 20^th annual French Creek Cleanup is scheduled for Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. A weigh-in and picnic reception will take place at the Sprague Farm and Brew Works in Venango from noon to 6 p.m. All items must be brought in and weighed by 4 p.m. The picnic will feature live music, food, drinks and fun.

Cash prizes will be awarded, including $1,000 to the educational institution with the most participants and $500 each for the most trash by weight, the most unusual item, and for the community group with the most participants.

Sign up to take part here.

Register now to take part in the annual French Creek Cleanup Sept. 10.

Early registration earns you a free t-shirt and free entry to the post-cleanup picnic.

The French Creek Valley Conservancy will offer prizes including $1,000 to the science program of the educational institution with the most participants. Prizes are based on official weight of collected trash. Weigh in by 3 p.m. to be considered for prizes.

The picnic is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. at Sprague Farms & Brew Works, Venango. Unkle John’s Band will perform. Cost is $10 per person for those who do not register to take part in the cleanup.

To register, or for information, call the conservancy at (814) 337-4321 or e-mail frenchcreek@windstream.net.