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6 people are interested
Wissahickon Creek Cleanup
ORGANIZATION: United By Blue
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Join United By Blue, REI, Friends of the Wissahickon , Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philadelphia Water Department, and honeygrow for a cleanup of the Wissahickon Creek this summer!
Wissahickon Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River, and runs through 23 miles of park lands, a deep gorge, and Wissahickon Valley. Wissahickon Valley is a designated National Natural Landmark, due in large part to the beauty of Wissahickon Creek, and the landscape has attracted countless park users over the years. Unfortunately, the creek can carry trash and debris from upstream into the park and valley and get caught in the creek banks. Help us remove trash/litter from this beautiful landscape to keep the creek and park healthy for all to enjoy.
United By Blue will provide cleanup supplies and drinking water. Snacks will be provided by honeygrow! Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don't mind getting dirty or wet. All volunteers will receive a reusable United By Blue water bottle as a thank you for your time.
Please sign up at unitedbyblue.com/WissahickonCreek
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About United By Blue
Location:
144 N. 2nd St., United States, Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
Mission Statement
United By Blue, UBB, is a brand of sustainable apparel and accessories with a simple and effective concept. For every product sold, we remove one pound of trash from our world's oceans and waterways.
Visit www.unitedbyblue.com to learn more about our ocean-friendly products and complete list of waterway cleanup events.
Description
United By Blue is using the power of business to make a big impact on our environment. For every product sold from our line of organic t-shirts, canvas bags, and jewelry, we remove a pound of trash from oceans and waterways around the country.
Volunteer FAQs
What should I bring?
We provide our volunteers with bags, bamboo gloves, shovels, grabbers, water, coffee and a free breakfast or lunch. You just need to show up in long pants and old closed toed shoes.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
We ask volunteers that be at least 14 years old. Any minor attending our cleanups needs to have a waiver filled out by their parent prior to the cleanup. Click here to download one. Please email cleanup@unitedbyblue.com for further clarifications.
May I bring a friend, spouse, relative, or my entire soccer team?
Yes, yes, yes, and yes. The more the merrier! We don’t put a cap on the amount of people that can give back. However, we like to be prepared to supply and feed as many people as we can, so please let us know how many people are coming with you.
Can I use your volunteer opportunity for service hours?
Absolutely! Any UBB staff can sign off for your hours at the cleanup or we have a verification letter we can give you.
What happens if it rains?
If it sprinkles, it’s still on. Once it starts to thunder and lightning, it’s a completely different story. If Mother Nature is finicky, check our website, facebook, and your inbox the day of the cleanup. We will notify if the cleanup is cancelled.
Will I be getting in the water?
We prefer to stay on land, but volunteers are more than welcome to take a dip if they are so inclined.
How does the cleanup work?
Our cleanups kick off with breakfast, a 15-minute orientation and safety overview, and then we dish out supplies. Depending on the site, volunteers fan out along riverbanks or beaches, removing plastic bottles, bags, chip wrappers, and stryofoam pieces. After volunteers have turned in their full bags in exchange for new ones, we weigh all of the trash. After about 2-3 hours of cleaning, the cleanup concludes with weirdest trash and guess the total weight competitions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Wissahickon Valley ParkValley Green InnValley Green RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19128
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours
- Please wear sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty or wet!