Pitch in and "Pick up the Parks". Help the Parks clean up from the Winter accumulation of trash and get the parks looking great for Spring and Summer.
The Monroe County Parks belong to all of us, so let’s join together to keep them clean and green!
"Pick Up the Parks" is a annual event that is held at multiple county parks and open to the public to help pitch in an maintain the land we all enjoy. The Geocachers of the Rochester Area (GeoRoc) and other outdoor organizations (ADK Club, Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, etc.) have collaborated with the Monroe County Parks department to coordinate, organize, and participate in this county-wide park stewardship initiative. For this event, Mendon Ponds Park was assigned to GeoRoc and that's where we'll be pitching in to help out this year.
igator210 is the current site leader for Mendon Ponds Park, so he'll be directing geocachers and muggles alike. There will be specific areas designated for geocachers participating in the CITO event to focus on.
Monroe County website information: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/parks/pickuptheparks
Volunteer Waiver form: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/files/parks/PUTP%20Waiver%20Form.doc
WHEN:
- Sunday, April 28nd, 2019 (8:30am - noon)
- Arrive by 8:45 to get signed in, followed by a short orientation with safety instructions.
- Start work by 9:15am
WHERE:
- Mendon Ponds Park, Stewart Lodge
- Plenty of parking at the beach parking lot
WHAT TO BRING:
- Your favorite pair of work gloves
- Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear (boots, hat, dress in layers)
- A pick-up-stick, or garbage-grabber (these tools will NOT be provided)
- All of your favorite fans of geocaching and the Monroe County Parks!
- Water (or coffee). These won't be provided this year.
WHAT’S PROVIDED:
- Garbage bags, a few gloves, rakes and other tools
- At the site, you will be provided instructions and directions for a safe, successful day in the park.
- First aid kits will be available and the Sheriff will be informed and aware of the event.
- Bathrooms and/or porta-potties will be available nearby.
- A cookout lunch provided by Monroe County at noon.
OTHER DETAILS:
- The “Buddy System” is encouraged. If you come on your own, we’ll pair you up with one or more other volunteers, or a work group.
- Each park will be divided into sectors and work groups will be assigned to a sector.
- Dangerous material, heavy items, dead animals, etc. are to be left in place and note back to site leader
- There will be a drop-off spot where you can bring your full trash bags.
- By posting a "Will Attend" log, I will be able to get a good idea of expected turnout and be able to report this back to to the Parks department.