Michelle Emmons, Willamette Riverkeeper
amanda@willametteriverkeeper.org
Willamette Riverkeeper
503-223-6418
WHAT: Bring your own boat and join Willamette Riverkeeper and Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club as we get dirty for GOOD during our Great Willamette Clean Up Series!
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 23 from 10am - 2pm starting at Clearwater Park in Springfield. Please bring your own boat, be self-shuttled and ready for a safety talk at 10am sharp. We are planning to launch at 10:30am.
DETAILS: Please wear weather appropriate clothing, pack along water, a face mask to be worn during check in and when working in close proximity to others, work gloves if you have them and sturdy close toed shoes. We will provide trash bags, non-latex gloves and trash pickers. Helmets strongly recommended for small watercraft. Class 2 paddling experience and PFDS REQUIRED.
As it is Halloween MONTH we invite all volunteers to get into the spirit of things and come dressed in holiday flare!
TRASH OR TREASURE CONTEST: During the cleanup, keep on the lookout and take photos of your unique trash finds for our Trash or Treasure Contest! Tag Willamette Rivereeper and #GreatWillametteCleanup in your photos on Instagram and Facebook. Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to michelle@willametteriverkeeper.org.
Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook - #GreatWillametteCleanup