BBQ lunch and Park Clean-up
Details
May 1-3 is Calgary Annual Pathway and River Clean-Up Weekend. We have a team of 10 signed up for this activity. Beforehand, let's grab brunch/lunch nearby!
Schedule:
12 pm - meet at Big T's BBQ near McMahon for brunch/lunch Mcmahon Menu Calgary | Big T’s BBQ Mcmahon
2 pm - drive to West Confederation Park (2032 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0V7 for parking lot in GPS), park clean up until 4-5 pm
Volunteer Criteria:
To volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:
- 12 years or older
- Physically fit(ish)
- Willing to get dirty
- We need to collect and submit member names and signatures for insurance purposes - please be okay with me collecting this info
Bring:
- Water bottle (filled)
- "Grabber" - kitchen tongs work well - $2 at dollarama for BBQ tongs (this is so that we don't touch gross stuff)
- Hat/sunglasses/weather appropriate clothing
Personal safety:
The personal safety of our volunteers is top priority. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with the following:
Tripping hazards
- Unstable ground or rocky shorelines
- Heavy or bulky items
- Sharp items (e.g. glass, metal, discarded needles)
- Hazardous materials
- Illegal campsites
Volunteers will receive safety information prior to event day. Watch comments/chats and updated event text for event logistics and safety procedure details.
Event details - https://www.calgary.ca/volunteer/pathway-river-cleanup.html