Harrisburg Young Professionals host 26th annual Forster Street Cleanup

Volunteers come together to spruce up city median with donated mulch and plants.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:51pm

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A highly stylized, silkscreen-inspired illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a gardening tool like a rake or shovel in vibrant neon colors, conceptually representing the collaborative effort behind the Forster Street Cleanup event.The annual Forster Street Cleanup brings Harrisburg residents together to beautify a prominent public space through hands-on community service.Harrisburg Today

The Harrisburg Young Professionals organization hosted its 26th annual Forster Street Cleanup event, bringing together dozens of volunteers to freshen up the median along Forster Street from Front Street to 7th Street. The city donated mulch and hundreds of perennial plants, while a local landscaping company provided services like trimming hedges and hauling away debris.

Why it matters

The annual cleanup event is an opportunity for the community to come together and take pride in beautifying a prominent public space in the city. Maintaining the Forster Street median helps improve the overall curb appeal and livability of the neighborhood for both residents and local businesses.

The details

Volunteers spent the day spreading mulch, planting perennials, trimming hedges, and clearing away debris along the Forster Street median. The city provided the necessary materials like mulch and plants, while Bailey Landscape Maintenance Inc. lent their expertise and equipment to help with the landscaping work.

  • The 26th annual Forster Street Cleanup took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Harrisburg Young Professionals

A local organization that hosts community service events and initiatives to improve the city of Harrisburg.

Bailey Landscape Maintenance Inc.

A landscaping company that provided services and equipment to support the Forster Street Cleanup event.

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What they’re saying

“It's one of those staples in the city that people notice a lot, so we're proud to take care of this space and to beautify the area to make a larger curb appeal for the local businesses and just for the people who live in the area, so just making Harrisburg a better place to live, work and play.”

— Cody Goss, Executive Director, Harrisburg Young Professionals

The takeaway

The Forster Street Cleanup demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives to improve public spaces and foster a sense of civic pride. By bringing together volunteers, local businesses, and city resources, the Harrisburg Young Professionals are making a tangible difference in enhancing the livability and visual appeal of this urban neighborhood.