More than 500 teenagers across the Reno area spent Sunday morning helping clean up their community.
Members of the Junior Assembly of Reno picked up trash and cleared debris from parks, school campuses and other shared spaces, with cleanup efforts stretching from Spanish Springs to South Reno.
Reno High School students were among those volunteering at Idlewild Park.
“You know high schoolers, you wouldn't think they'd enjoy it, but they're truly having a blast carrying around their buckets with their grabbers,” said Macy McKillip, a Reno High student.
Students from Manogue, Spanish Springs, Hug, Reed, Galena and Damonte Ranch high schools also participated.
"It makes you feel good, but also you just know you're doing something kind for people," said Austyn, a Manogue High School student.
This was the Junior Assembly of Reno's first organized community cleanup day, and organizers say they expect to do it again in the future.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful provided supplies for the volunteers.
