Saturday, October 12, 2024

Clean our parks.
Protect our neighborhood.

Join 60+ neighbors for a morning of hands-on environmental action in Denver parks.

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Last year: 47 volunteers & 2,120 lbs trash removed
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THE EVENT

What to expect on October 12th

A friendly, family-welcome community workday. We focus on litter removal, trail maintenance, invasive species pull, and light landscaping across two neighborhood parks.

Schedule:
8:45 AM – Check-in & coffee
9:00 AM – Safety briefing & group assignments
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Cleanup work
12:15 PM - Lunch & thank you
Location:
Two rotating Denver parks (announced 48 hrs prior to participants). Past sites: Washington Park, Cheesman Park, City Park perimeter trails.
Who it's for:
All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No experience required โ€” tools & gloves provided.
WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle & reusable coffee mug
Closed-toe shoes & weather-appropriate clothes
Sunscreen & hat
Work gloves (we provide extras)
Hand sanitizer & mask (optional)
Enthusiasm and a friend!
IMPACT GOALS FOR THIS EVENT
Collect 800+ lfs of litter
Clear 2 miles of trails
Engage 60 volunteers
Plant 25 native shrubs
LOCAL NETWORK

Similar Environmental & Community Groups in Denver

We collaborate with these established organizations for bigger impact. Reach out to them directly to co-promote the event or join future cleanups.

Keep Denver Beautiful
City-wide beautification nonprofit leading volunteer cleanups, education, and neighborhood adoption programs.
keepdenverbeautiful.org
info@keepdenverbeautiful.org
Denver Parks & Recreation
Official Adopt-a-Park volunteer program. They provide tools, safety gear, and coordinate large-scale park restoration days.
denvergov.org/parks
volunteer@denvergov.org
Groundwork Denver
Grassroots environmental justice organization focused on equitable access to green space and community-led restoration.
groundworkdenver.org
info@groundworkdenver.org
The Park People
Nonprofit supporting Denver's park system through advocacy, volunteer events, and "Friends of the Park" groups.
parkpeople.org
info@parkpeople.org
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
Manages community gardens and leads educational environmental programs and neighborhood greening projects.
dug.org
info@dug.org
Sierra Club – Rocky Mountain Chapter
National environmental org with strong local presence. Organizes trail maintenance, river cleanups, and advocacy days.
sierraclub.org/rocky-mountain
rockymountain.chapter@sierraclub.org
Denver Audubon
Bird conservation + habitat restoration. Runs regular volunteer workdays in Denver parks and nature centers.
denveraudubon.org
info@denveraudubon.org
Mile High Youth Corps
Youth conservation service program. Partners on large-scale park and trail projects with adult volunteer support.
mhyouthcorps.org
info@mhyouthcorps.org
Tip: Email any of these groups and mention the October 12th neighborhood park cleanup โ€” many will help amplify the event.
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QUESTIONS?
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