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Saturday, June 13
10th Annual James River Regional Cleanup, Cleaning Up The Source, Free, 9am-1pm

For the 10th consecutive year, the James River Advisory Council will hold its James River Regional Cleanup. Each year, hundreds of volunteers on foot and in boats converge on selected sites for part of a day. They collect hundreds of bags of trash and recyclable materials, as well as larger debris such as tires. The James River is the centerpiece of one of Virginia's largest watersheds, which includes the many tributary creeks or streams and the land around them. Much of the litter collected was actually discarded at other points within the watershed, such as in roadside ditches that drain to small streams and eventually the James. The cleanup occurs along more than 70 miles of the river and among many localities. Activities west of Richmond are above the fall line (nontidal) and primarily involve the cleanup of shoreline litter that is accessible by volunteers on foot or those paddling small craft such as canoes. Activities east of Richmond are below the fall line (tidal) and include both shorebound volunteers and those in larger boats. In addition to picking up litter, volunteer opportunities at each of the designated sites include assistance with registration, cooking and special projects. To register and to see specific clean-up sites, visit www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com or call 804-717-6688.


Saturday, June 13
Cleanup of Great Shiplock Park - Great Park. Great Cleanup.
Great Shiplock Park (parking lot at Dock and Pear Streets), Free, 9am-12:30pm

The public is encouraged to join in the cleanup of one of the city's historic parks. Armed with trash bags and a belief that clean parks lead to a healthier river and community, Commonwealth Architects, as part of their 10th Anniversary Celebration, will comb the park's shoreline and nature trails to pick up trash and recyclables. They will pull weeds and repaint peeling fixtures. A unique wilderness area within the heart of the city, Great Shiplock Park offers river access to fishermen and expansive views of the James River to visitors. The goal of the cleanup: to contribute to a cleaner park, a healthier river, sustainable populations of fish and a restored resource for visitors. Commonwealth Architects Cleanup Day at Great Shiplock Park is part of a regional James River Cleanup, "Cleaning Up the Source," sponsored by the James River Advisory Council. Participants should bring work gloves and insect repellent and wear closed-toe shoes. For more information call 804-648-5040 ext. 1166.