Freeholder Director Mary Ann O’Brien announced today that the Burlington County Freeholders are still seeking volunteers through the Clean Communities Office to participate in the first of three County park clean-up days which has been rescheduled to take place Saturday, April 18.
“Being well into April, we can expect warmer weather and the clean up to be held without interruption,” said Freeholder Director O’Brien. “We encourage County residents of all ages to come together and lend a hand to keep our community green as we prepare to recognize Earth Week the following week.”
For all events, volunteers are encouraged to bring drinking water and wear long pants, long sleeves, long socks and sturdy close-toed shoes that can get muddy. Bags and gloves will be provided. Participants younger than age 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and letters documenting volunteer community service will be available to students. (Severe weather will cancel the event.)
The first clean-up day has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 18th at Pennington Park, on Creek Road, in Delanco. For the 5th year, volunteers will help inventory and collect litter along the shoreline of the Rancocas Creek at this 140- acre park. The clean-up runs from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM (sign in begins at 8:15). Meet in the parking lot to the right of the main entrance. Registration is requested for planning, but feel free to just show up. Contact the Clean Communities office atcleancomm@co.burlington.nj.us, or (609) 499–1001, ext. 266 — provide name, town, email, and phone number.
Park information: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/943/Pennington-Park
Last year, 275 volunteers donated over 800 hours to help cleanup at County Parks and events, collecting 11.5 tons of litter. This spring, you can join in the fun. Other cleanup days in Burlington County include:
Saturday April 18, 8 AM — 11 AM, at Palmyra Cove Nature Park, Palmyra. At the Adopt a Beach Spring Cleanup, volunteers will help collect litter along the shoreline. Pre-registration is appreciated for planning but not required. Email pdorofy@bcbridges.org, or call 856–829–1900, ext. 1263. Directions: www.palmyracove.org
Saturday, May 2 from 8:00 AM — 11 AM, at Amico Island Park, Norman Avenue, Delran:
Help inventory and collect litter and debris along the trails and shoreline of this 55 acre Park.
Park information: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/926/Amico-Island-Park
Registration is requested for planning, but feel free to just show up. Individuals should contact the Clean Communities office at cleancomm@co.burlington.nj.us, or (609) 499–1001, ext. 266 and provide name, town, email, and phone number.
Groups are also encouraged to schedule a clean-up of the shoreline at Amico Island Park during low tide, to clear the litter brought in daily by the tides. Email parks@co.burlington.nj.us, or call the parks office at 609–265–5858 to set up a time for County park rangers to meet your party and provide safety information, gloves, bags and removal of collected debris.
Visit the Clean Communities’ website: http://nj-burlingtoncounty.civicplus.com/343/Clean-Communities
