River Valley Cleanup / Picnic - Sat, May 7 2016

River Valley Cleanup / Picnic (5/7/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Emily Murphy Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 7 2016 4:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 7 2016 4:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

1-2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

On Saturday May 7th, we will take part in the annual public River Valley Cleanup that is organized by the City of Edmonton, contributing to this cause by helping to clean up Emily Murphy Park.

The city will be providing us with supplies for the cleanup, including garbage bags and other tools. I will have some gloves available for the cleanup, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Please also wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed footwear.

After picking up litter in Emily Murphy Park for an hour or so, we will have a picnic at one of the picnic shelters in the park.

We will be meet at the parking lot next to the Groat Road Bridge. I will be wearing a blue EOC ballcap, so that you can recognize me.

Required Items to Bring:
Weather-appropriate clothing
Gloves
Closed-toed footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water and snacks
Food to share during the picnic

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Emily Murphy Park is at Groat Road and Emily Murphy Park Road NW.

To get to Emily Murphy Park from Gateway Blvd/Calgary Trail: head west on 82nd Ave/ Whyte Ave, then turn right on 110 St, then turn left on Saskatchewan Drive. Keep to the right and take Emily Murphy Park Rd., turn right into Emily Murphy Park.

If you are coming from the north on Groat Road: take the exit toward Parks Area, turn left then right onto Emily Murphy Park Rd, destination will be on the left.

Once in the park turn left at the T intersection and meet in parking lot near the Groat Road Bridge. My car is a black Subaru Impreza, and I should be wearing a blue EOC ballcap.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!