You can probably chalk it up to being brought up in a Montana ranching and farming environment.  But discarded trash blowing through my yard and trees is a common battle I fight.  I just can't handle a paper stuck in a bush, or worse, a supermarket bag hung up on a branch in a tree.

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Sure, it might be a little bit of OCD in me, but I am pretty sure I am not the only that feels that way in the area because a new group has formed that want to do just that.  They're even willing to help outfit you with supplies to keep our county green.

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New Group Hopes to "Keep Cascade County Beautiful"

A new organization in the Great Falls and Cascade County area called "Keep Cascade County Beautiful" has made its debut through social media, and the group is hoping for individuals to help keep the area spiffed up and donate to help others do the same.

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As a new nonprofit organization, the group's initial campaign is to raise funds in order to purchase "trash bags, litter picker uppers, gloves, and miscellaneous tools for making our county a more beautiful place to work and live".

The Story Behind Keep Cascade County Beautiful - What Makes Montana Great

Change occurs when people become involved in their community.  And Keep Cascade County Beautiful is just that, one couple wanting to make a difference after moving to our central Montana area after retirement.

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This is why I love my home state and why I love our area.  People like this making that difference.  Want to help?  You can learn more about them on their social media page here, or if you want to make a tax-free donation to help, visit here.

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