Volunteer Event - Riverside State Park - Trash Cleanup

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Come help clean up Flora Pit Park! (Spokane Valley) - Riverside State Park - Trash Cleanup
When: Thursday, April 9th 11AM-3PM
Reach out to: volunteereast@parks.wa.gov to be added to our volunteer e-mail list to be notified monthly of upcoming events in the Inland NW Region!

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more!

Project Description: From Flora Pit Trailhead, we will spread out along river trails to collect trash. Cleanup supplies including a trash grabber will be provided but we suggest bringing: leather gloves, water/lunch, long sleeves/pants/closed toe shoes.

Hiking Information: Up to 3 miles on hiking trails and alongside the river (uneven rock cobble). 

Planning Information:

  • No experience is necessary; we will provide the training and tools you need.
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 4 hours on uneven terrain.
  • No problem if you need to leave early, but please be on time to sign in and attend safety briefing!
  • Minors encouraged to attend. Under 14 years of age must be accompanied by adult. 
  • We are unable to sign off on court mandated community service.

Things to bring:

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • Water
  • Discover Parking Pass (we can issue a day pass if you do not have one)


Thin garden gloves provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own (Leather or puncture resistant works best for trash cleanup!) 

Directions

47.673015, -117.194686

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