- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
6th Annual Great Willamette River Cleanup
ORGANIZATION: City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
River enthusiasts in Eugene are invited to take part in the 2014 Great Willamette River Clean Up, a free family-friendly public event, uniting clean up efforts across 187 river miles in Oregon. Volunteer teams will be picking up trash along the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail.
Volunteers can register online at http://bit.ly/GreatCleanupLand-based volunteers should plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. to participate in efforts at Maurie Jacobs (meet at Greenway Pedestrian Bridge) and Alton Baker parks for check-in and orientation. Event organizers will provide tools, water, gloves, and instruction. Volunteers should come prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing that they can get dirty.
Following the clean up, a free lunch will be provided by Oakway Catering. Beer provided by Ninkasi & Oakshire Brewing. Give-aways donated by Upstream Adventures, Caddis Fly, Eugene Skin Divers, Glory Bee Foods, and more. Entertainment will be provided by Pedal Power Music. For more information contact Carrie Karl, 541.682.4850.
Willamette Riverkeeper news release offers more information and details about supporting this clean up effort.
More opportunities with City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
Location:
1820 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eugene, OR 97402, US
Mission Statement
Strengthening our community by preserving and enhancing our parks and open space system and providing diverse recreation experiences.
Description
Eugene Outdoors - Activating the power of parks
Maintain trails, remove invasive plants, care for community gardens, spruce up playgrounds, plant natives, interact directly with park guests as a tour guide or docent - and so much more. Your options for going out, getting dirty and giving back are as interesting as you are. Join our outstanding team of volunteers and staff coordinators. Learn new skills, meet awesome people, and improve the quality-of-life in Eugene. Whether you have time to volunteer one-time, for a few weeks, or years to come - Eugene Outdoors has a place for you.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Maurie Jacobs ParkFir LaneEugene, OR 97402
DATE POSTED
September 23, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A