Volunteers needed for the Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup

Update The cleanup has been rescheduled for March 20th due to the extreme wet conditions caused be the recent snows. Original We’ve gotten a bunch of emails about this weekend’s second annual Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup. Volunteers are needed! The event is a volunteer cleanup to remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in the […]

February 15, 2010; 10:04 AM • by North Richmond News

Update

The cleanup has been rescheduled for March 20th due to the extreme wet conditions caused be the recent snows.

Original

We’ve gotten a bunch of emails about this weekend’s second annual Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup. Volunteers are needed!

The event is a volunteer cleanup to remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in the area that runs along Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Valley Road and East Brookland Park Boulevard, in the northern part of the Gateway 6th District of Richmond.

Last year, more than 200 volunteers removed 20 tons of trash, which included 400 tires from the area that has been used at times as an illegal dump site.

All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.

If you’re interested in helping out meet at the Virginia Army National Guard Armory (500 Dove Street) *~~this Saturday February 20th~~ March 20th at 8.30am*.