Big Sweep at Lake Wheeler

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Come help clean up the shoreline and park grounds of Lake Wheeler Park to keep our environment and waterways litter-free! Lake Wheeler Big Sweep serves as an event location for the Wake County Big Sweep. Big Sweep is a county and state-wide volunteer effort to keep our environments litter-free and protect our watersheds.

Duties and Impact:

Volunteers will pick up litter inside the park grounds and shorelines of Lake Wheeler and Simpkins Pond. Lake Wheeler Park is open year-round and is a highly visited park. Volunteers help keep the park free of debris and litter for all park users and wildlife. Lake Wheeler is a primary water resource for surrounding communities so volunteer efforts go to keeping our watersheds clean and litter free!

Work Environment:

Work is outside and in the elements. Areas traversed include open fields, hiking trails with uneven terrain, parking lots, roadways, and shorelines. Restrooms are located in 2 areas of the park.

Requirements:

• Ages 12+. Those under 16 must have a parent/guardian present
• Up-to-date release form. Those under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature

Other Instructions:

• Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Wear close-toed shoes such as sneakers or hiking boots
• Bring your own filled water bottle
• Gloves and trash bags will be provided

Per department policy, this volunteer opportunity is not to be used towards court-appointed/ suggested community service hours.