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11th Annual Sweep the Hooch CleanUp - Walkers, Waders & Paddlers




The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Chattahoochee River Site & Assignment of your choice
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 27 2021  9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 27 2021 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Feb 14 2021 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 21 2021 7:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:3 Miles
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:100
Minimum Group Size:0
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's show our love for the Chattahochee Parks by joining hundreds of volunteers for the 11th annual Sweep the Hooch event.

Registration is a 2-step process!!! 

1. REGISTER with the Chattahoochee RiverKeeper at https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/?fbclid=IwAR3wKGKcVzUTFUu8smIs8OvKTUoujN6nyYhqmYDd-3Yx78zrUJPxKn6BM8I 

Select your volunteer assignment (Walker, Wader or Paddler) & choose from over 50 sites.  You MUST register with the CRK to participate in this event.

Register early!  Sites have a limited openings and will close once site capacity is reached.

All sites are trash cleanup EXCEPT Cochran Shoals (Columns Drive) which involves basic trail maintenance.

When you fill out the CRK form use AOC as Team Name.  

2. REGISTER here with the AOC. Please confirm which site & task you signed up with CRK in the AOC registration NOTES.  (i.e. Vickery Creek - Walker)

This event will follow CDC guidelines on social distancing and will require volunteers to adhere to the 6 ft recommended distance between others. Face coverings are required to participate.

CRK will provide all cleanup supplies including gloves and hand sanitizer, but feel free to bring your own. 

Team Lead support will be provided.  Not all locations have restroom facilities.


Required Items to Bring:

WEAR LONG PANTS, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT & CLOSED-TOED SHOES

WATER

 

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

GRABBER, if you have one

WORK GLOVES if you prefer your own


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


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