Emergency Clean Up on Creek at Joe Pool

Last minute emergency cleanup at a little paddled creek in Loyd park! We still need a few more volunteers.

Celebrate our Texas paddle trails by participating in our Adopt-a-Stream cleanup with Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful. This is a chance to paddle a little used waterway and help the environment at the same time. Best of all--it's free!

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
We will launch from Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake near the boat launch and paddle Bowman Branch Creek, stopping to remove the pockets of trash that inevitably finds their way to the creek. Normally it is $20 per car to get into the park, but volunteers for this cleanup get in free, and if you need a boat, those are free as well so long as you preregister on the Grand Prairie Volunteer site and request a boat before Wednesday June 25 at 4 PM. (Limited number)
Snacks will be provided for the pre registered volunteers.
Once you register with Grand Prairie you will be sent a PDF of the pass you will need to get into the park for free.
Link to register:
Click Here to register
Paddlers are encouraged to bring your own kayak, canoe, etc. but if you do not have one, or you are bringing a buddy who needs a boat, we've got you covered. If you need a free kayak and gear rental, please email amaron@gptx.org by Thursday evening, October 30, at 5 p.m.

Location:
Loyd Park
3401 Ragland Rd,
Grand Prairie.
Directions: Turn LEFT past the guard shack, follow Park Rd 1 until it ends at the boat launch area.
PFD, personal flotation device, is required for every volunteer, but are supplied with every rental boat.

What to wear: Long pants, man made materials, NO COTTON
Layers appropriate for weather
Close-toed shoes or rain boots
Sunscreen and insect repellent
We will have bottled water available. However, in an effort to reduce waste, we ask that you bring your own filled reusable water bottle.
If you have any questions call Teresa at 214 478-7856 or email Amanda at amaron@gptx.org