VOLUNTEERS FOR GLEN OAKS PARK CLEANUP/PLANTING NEEDED

Volunteers Needed for Glen Oaks Park Cleanup & Planting Event This Weekend
CLEARWATER, Fla. –

The City of Clearwater will be hosting a water and land cleanup and planting event at Glen Oaks Park, and volunteers are needed to remove trash, litter, and debris from the water and green spaces.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring canoes and kayaks to help with the water portion.

Details are as follows: Date: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009Time: 9 a.m. to Noon

Where: Glen Oaks Park (1345 Court St.)

Why: To add new plants and to remove trash, litter, and debris from the park upland and water portions.

Special Instructions: Wear closed-toed shoes. Trash pickers, trash bags, gloves, and drinking water will be provided. All ages are welcome, and service hours will be validated.To Sign Up: Call Sarah Josuns at (727) 562-4897. Meet at the main entrance to the park at 9 a.m. Canoes and kayakers will be directed to the launch location.  Pizza will be provided on-site at noon, courtesy of Papa John’s Pizza, 411 S. Missouri Ave.

This event is co-sponsored by Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the City of Clearwater’s Engineering and Parks & Recreation departments.

To learn about this or additional City of Clearwater volunteer opportunities, call (727) 562-4803.