Early Fall Plogging & Trail Cleanup Weekend Contest
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Do you like to run, hike, or walk in the South Mountain Reservation? Our trails are being used now more than ever. With the increase in foot traffic, we’re seeing a lot more trash! So, if you are looking for a way to volunteer and help take care of our beloved SMR, the South Mountain Conservancy and Sassquad Trail Running are asking you to get involved in this early fall clean-up weekend event. We call this weekend a virtual plogging event. So, what is PLOGGING? Plogging originated over in Sweden and simply means to run and pick up trash! If running isn’t your speed – don’t worry! You can absolutely go out and WALK and pick up trash!
How to Join:
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Get out on your favorite trail in the Reservation whenever you want on Friday 9/24, Saturday 9/25, or Sunday 9/26. Be sure to wear gloves, use hand sanitizer, and bring a trash bag (or more). Follow the trail/park rules! Be safe, be smart and have fun!
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After collecting your bag(s) of trash, take a photo of the bag(s) and post it on our Facebook page or on our Meetup page.
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Deposit the trash in the trash cans located in all Reservation parking lots. We recommend plogging on the trails first and finish up in the picnic/parking areas where you will find the most trash.
*Grabbers are a great incentive for kids!
Prizes will be awarded for:
- WEIRDEST TRASH ITEM FOUND (must show item in a photo)
- MOST BAGS OF TRASH COLLECTED BY ONE PERSON or FAMILY OVER THE 3 DAYS