Ladders to the Outdoors hosts Earth Day beach clean-up [Video]

BUFFALO, NY — Nearly 900 students from across Western New York headed to area parks and beaches Monday to clean up for Earth Day.

Through the Ladders to the Outdoors program with the NYS Parks and Recreation Department, students from 10 different schools around Buffalo had some fun in the sun while cleaning up trash at Woodlawn Beach State Park.

“We don’t want turtles to eat stuff,” said Karon Williams, a second grader.

“I think it’s fun because I’m helping my community,” said Corben Sowiski, a second grader.

“Earth Day is probably my favorite time of the …