Volunteers Needed for Jones Point Marsh Cleanup April 21
Help Support the Health of the Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, in collaboration with Alexandria Community Rowing and The National Park Service, needs your help this Earth Day.
The collaborating organizations are asking the community to please help clean up the “marsh madness” at Jones Point Park. All are welcome to participate. “We hope that our fellow Potomac River users, groups, and lovers will make an effort to join us,” says the event signup page. “Come out to meet your neighbors and support the health of our Potomac River. Spread the word and sign up to get your free RSVP ticket! (Per the NPS, we’re limited to recruiting 75 volunteers. Sign up before the slots get swept up!)”
Sunday, April 21st. 10 am to 2 pm
Meet representatives at the Jones Point Lighthouse to check-in and to collect your supplies, starting at 10 am.
They will provide:
- Trash bags
- Grabbers
- Hand sanitizer
They recommend that you bring:
- Water (Re-useable bottles preferred. Please don’t add to the marsh madness!)
- Any additional supplies that you think would make you feel comfortable
They recommend that you wear:
- Wellies or closed-toed shoes
- Breathable layers that you are comfortable bending in, that you don’t mind getting wet or a little dirty
- Hat
- Sunglasses
People are welcome to volunteer anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any time and effort makes a significant difference. Please make sure to sign the waiver form at check in. If you would like to have this sent to you ahead of time, or have any questions, please send an email to [email protected]. If you are using this event for community service hours, please bring your form with you and find Ashley Smith or Morgan Bench to verify your hours.
Find out more about the organizations: @potomac_riverkeeper_network @alexandriacommunityrowing @nationalparkservice
