General Description
Celebrate National Family Volunteer Day while doing good to our riverways. The mighty Mississippi River flows through the county all the way south to the Gulf of Mexico. Heading south, the river has a nasty tendency to pick up a lot of trash (through no fault of its own!) that then gets stuck on the riverbanks. Let’s grab the garbage before it flows any further down the river! This event is family – friendly and makes a great event to teach your kids about the positive impact that volunteering can have in our local and national communities.
As a special thank you from Dakota County and to celebrate National Family Volunteer Day, participants who attend will have a chance to win FREE tickets to Crayola Experience at MOA.*
*Three ticket packages (2 - 3 ticket packages, 1 - 4 ticket package) will be randomly awarded to three different families after the event. Families must register for the giveaway at the event. No exceptions allowed.
Location
Mississippi River Greenway Swing Bridge Trailhead
4465 66th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Date/Time
Saturday, November 16
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Help pick up garbage and other debris from the riverfront and bike trails
- Weather permitting
Minimum Qualifications
- Open to all ages, corporate groups, families, etc.
- Supplies will be provided
- If you would like to volunteer as a group (families not included), please contact our Volunteer Coordinator before registering
Minimum Time Commitment
1 - 2 hours
Activity Level
Medium - May involve varying amounts of activity (long walks, rough terrain, and moderate physical exertion. May not be recommended for volunteers with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes recommended.
Contact Information
Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dakota County Communications
1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033
Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us
