Join us for our cleanup along the 8 miles of paved Fish Creek Linear Trail and Fish Creek that runs 8 miles through Arlington and Grand Prairie. We have something for everyone! Can't pick up trash? We need volunteers to help assist people checking in, handing out t-shirts, and giving directions. Want to get down and dirty? Wear some rainboots or waders and it's perfect for being in the creek. There are wooded areas, 2 parks and a school. From styrofoam cups and bags to grocery carts and tires, we have something for all levels of physical participation. Not only do we remove litter and trash from the environment, we are improving our neighborhoods, community and world all while honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a great event for veterans to come together as well as families, groups, individuals, and those needing volunteer hours. We will meet at Craven's Park and disperse from there. Craven's Park has ample parking and restrooms. Look for us at the gazebo by the tennis courts. Breakfast, bags, gloves, and some limited tools will be provided. Long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes recommended. Preferably water proof footwear or something you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty. It is a great learning opportunity for anyone of any age but in particular for our youth that teaches where litter goes after it's thrown out the car window and how it affects the environment and community.
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather, Closed-Toe Shoes
Accessibility
Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility
What to Bring
Bring a friend! Bring a refillable water bottle.
Inclement Weather
We will cancel if it rains. We've had drizzle and sprinkles and kept cleaning. We've had folks experience rain on the way to the event but it wasn't raining where we were. If there is ice and/or snow, the cleanup will be canceled. We will send out an email and post on the TMC DFW facebook page if the event is canceled.
Who's Invited
Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)
Event Contact
When and where
Date
February 24, 2024
Time
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)
Location
Craven's Park
400 Cravens Park Dr.
Arlington, TX
Parking Information
Free parking on-site
400 Craven's Dr. Arlington, TX 76018 There are two parking lots. We will be at the pavilion by the tennis courts and smaller parking lot. There is a gray building between the baseball fields and tennis courts with bathrooms. Park in either parking lot, the smaller one fills up early but the big one by baseball fields has plenty of room.
