October 3rd
Krazy for the Kazoo Trash Bash
Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, TrashLoveKzoo, Kalamazoo County Drain Commission, Edison Resident Scholars, City of Kalamazoo
Contact: Madison McKenzie (programs@kalamazooriver.org)
Event Description: Come together and take part in cleaning up the Kalamazoo River Watershed with options to participate, on shore, in the river, and in portage creek. Clean-up the watershed while the water levels are low and the currents are slow; the Fall is the perfect time to care for the river. Join us for cleanup 10am-12:30pm, you choose where you’d like to participate: Walk on shore on the KRVT from Mayor’s River Waterfront Park to Verburg Park or from Mayor’s Riverfront Park to Rose, Walk in Portage Creek from Stockbridge towards Upjohn Park, or paddle in the Kalamazoo River by kayak or canoe from Merril Park to Verburg. Join us at 1pm at the KRWC office (near Verburg park) for free food and yard games.
Pre-registration required.
Details:
- Arrival: Please arrive to your start location by 10:00am
- Walk on shore on the KRVT – start at Mayor’s Riverfront Park to Verburg Park
- Walk on shore on the KRVT – start at Mayor’s Riverfront Park to Rose
- Walk in Portage Creek – start at Stockbridge towards Upjohn Park- you will be required to bring your own waders.
- Paddle by kayak or canoe on the Kalamazoo River -start at Merrill Park paddle to Verburg, folks who are paddling will need to supply their own vessel, we will not have rentals for this event. If you are participating on the river you will need to drop off your vessel at Merril by 9:30am, we will help you shuttle your car to Verburg and get back to begin the clean-up at 10am.
- What to expect: Food, refreshments, trash bags, gloves, and trash grabbers will be provided. Please bring your own waders if you wish to be in the creek. Waivers will be signed on site.
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