MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Event details
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Celebrate Earth Day with MetroParks April 20
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering for Adopt-a-Park
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks’ 2024 annual Adopt-a-Park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Volunteers of all ages, accessibility levels and backgrounds will tackle 20 projects at 15 different MetroParks locations. Projects will include litter pick up, invasive species removal, tree planting and more. These projects will improve the environment and beautify the region’s natural areas.
“It’s the perfect occasion for folks to welcome spring by spending a day outdoors with their friends or family giving back to the environment,” said Jenny Hymans, MetroParks volunteer services manager.
Volunteers will be provided with project supplies and gloves. Participants should bring a reusable water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing. All participants will receive a light snack and a small gift of appreciation for volunteering.
Groups are encouraged to register online early to ensure space at available sites.
A limited number of Adopt-A-Park Service Kits – pre-assembled kits for participants to safely clean greenspaces on their own time – will be offered to groups of volunteers who wish to take on their own local litter removal projects. Learn more and request a kit here.
In 2023, more than 252 pounds of landfill litter was cleared from area greenspace parks. Additionally, 100 pounds of recycled materials were collected and diverted from the landfill.
“Volunteers are critical to helping MetroParks meet its mission to protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature,” said Hymans. “We have so many opportunities beyond Adopt-A-Park for people to explore, too, it’s a great way to make friends, learn new skills, and spend time outside.”
Photos: MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks.
