Volunteer: NEW DATE! COMMUNITY CLEANUP at Reedy Creek Park - September 12, 2026PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT - Saturday, September 12th! ALL ARE WELCOME to join our friends from the Travis Manion Foundation as we clean up Reedy Creek Park to wrap up a busy summer! Come and discover TMF's mission to "Empower Veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations" - and help out in your community by picking up litter and limbs throughout the park and on the pathways. PARKING: After entering the Park from Rocky River Road, continue past the dog park area to the first driveway to the LEFT, following signs to the Recycling Center - park in this lot as space allows. Carpooling is always encouraged! THANK YOU for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants for protection from scratches and/or poison ivy. Leggings or light-weight athletic pants are fine! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals, Crocs or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Wear heavy-duty work gloves – bring your own gloves if you have them; extras will be available. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure, and your preferred bug spray. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle (in a backpack, if possible), to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.QUESTIONS? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator: Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 Program: Park Projects PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT - Saturday, September 12th! ALL ARE WELCOME to join our friends from the Travis Manion Foundation as we clean up Reedy Creek Park to wrap up a busy summer! Come and discover TMF's mission to "Empower Veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations" - and help out in your community by picking up litter and limbs throughout the park and on the pathways. PARKING: After entering the Park from Rocky River Road, continue past the dog park area to the first driveway to the LEFT, following signs to the Recycling Center - park in this lot as space allows. Carpooling is always encouraged! THANK YOU for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants for protection from scratches and/or poison ivy. Leggings or light-weight athletic pants are fine! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals, Crocs or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Wear heavy-duty work gloves – bring your own gloves if you have them; extras will be available. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure, and your preferred bug spray. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle (in a backpack, if possible), to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.QUESTIONS? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator: Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2026 Zip Code: 28215 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Project - Anita Stroud Park - Sept 15, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Anita Stroud Park, at the address listed here - this is a walk-up park, please park legally on Woodward Avenue, without blocking any driveways. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure; and your preferred bug spray, if needed. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Anita Stroud Park, at the address listed here - this is a walk-up park, please park legally on Woodward Avenue, without blocking any driveways. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure; and your preferred bug spray, if needed. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 15, 2026 Zip Code: 28206 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Project - Archdale Park - Sept 22, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at the newly-renovated Archdale Park, at the address listed here - look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure; and your preferred bug spray, if needed. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at the newly-renovated Archdale Park, at the address listed here - look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure; and your preferred bug spray, if needed. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 22, 2026 Zip Code: 28217 Allow Groups: Yes |