Celebrate Earth Day with staff at Flag Ponds Nature Park and help clean-up trash and debris found on the beach and other areas of the park! Volunteers will check in with a ranger to get further instructions and supplies, and then can head out at their leisure to pick up trash at the beach, along trails, or other areas as needed.
Duties will include:
- Litter removal
Schedule: Saturday, April 24, must check in with staff between 9 am - 10 am to receive supplies
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours depending on availability of volunteers.
Equipment:
- Face masks must be provided by the volunteer and must be worn at all times.
- Gloves will need to be supplied by the volunteers.
- All volunteers should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
- Trash bags and grabbers will be provided by park staff.
Skills: Will require bending, kneeling, and potentially moving heavy objects (up to 20 pounds).
Work also includes: Possible exposure to poison ivy, ants, bees, flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
For any additional information please contact Ranger Emma McCarthy at emma.mccarthy@calvertcountymd.gov or 410-586-1477
