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Celebrate Earth Day - River Cleanup @ Olde Rope Mill Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock, GA   Volunteer: Celebrate Earth Day - River Cleanup @ Olde Rope Mill Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 23 2016  9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 23 2016 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 4 2016 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 22 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Let's Celebrate Earth Day!!

The Upper Etowah River Alliance (UERA) will be partnering with the AOC for a river cleanup at Olde Rope Mill Park on Saturday April 23rd, 2016.

We'll meet by the pavillion at Olde Rope Mill Park. AOC'ers would have already signed their yearly E-waiver, but if there's anyone you would like to bring someone who is a non-AOC member or younger than 21, then the UERA will have waivers for those folks so they can join in our efforts.

Cleanup by land: We'll comb the riverbanks of Little River on both sides of Olde Rope Mill Park.

Cleanup by boat: This would be a BYOB(oat) effort. Those in boats (kayaks or canoes) will go as far upstream and downstream as we can.

What's provided: Cotton gloves and trash bags will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own gloves, please do so. The cheap rubber dish gloves or thick garden gloves work really well.

A little background information on the park...
Olde Rope Mill Park is home to some of the best bike/hike trails in the southeast. This poplular park lies on the banks of the Little River, which offers kayak/canoe opportunities and as well as a water pathway to Toonigh falls, Blankets Creek and Lake Alltatoona.

One last thing... If you have any shoes that you don't use or want to dispose of, please bring them to the event. Lori Forrester with the UERA is collecting shoes as a dance school fundraiser. 


Required Items to Bring:

Cleanup efforts by land:
- Closed toe shoes
- Long pants
- Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty
- Water/Snacks

Cleanup efforts by water:
- Kayak or Canoe (No rafts/blow up pool toys will be acceptible as your main transportation down the river)
- PFD
- Paddle
- Water/Snacks (No glass on the river)
- Water/River shoes or footware you don’t mind getting wet or dirty

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.


- Heavy work gloves (optional) – Cotton gloves will be provided, but thicker gloves such as rubber dish gloves or leather are useful for pulling and carrying larger items (such as tires).
- SNACKS
- WATER
- Small backpack or fanny pack to carry snacks and water


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Olde Rope Mill Park:

From I-575- Traveling North
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn right off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Go to first traffic light and take a left onto Rope Mill Road (There's a new Racetrac gas station on the corner)
This road dead ends into the park.

From I-575 - Traveling South
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn left off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Go to traffic light and take a left onto Rope Mill Road (There's a new Racetrac gas station on the corner)
This road dead ends into the park.

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Notes:

Please let me know in the notes section of registration if you are bringing a canoe/kayak

Parking:  Parking is Free!  If the lower lots are full, then you will need to park in the gravel lot to the right as you drove down into the park. This is the overflow lot.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.