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Antioch Park Stream Cleanup
Want to join a group of climate-conscious middle school students in making a difference for our environment? The Cumberland River Compact, Vanderbilt University, and Tennessee Nature Academy invite you to a cleanup of Whittemore Branch and Mill Creek! As part of an exciting three-week STEM summer camp, we’re organizing a joint community clean-up so that together, we can work towards a cleaner, healthier Mill Creek.
Volunteers will cover a lot of ground at this cleanup! We’ll meet at the parking lot of Antioch Park near the informational sign. Then, we’ll take off along the Mill Creek Greenway, stepping off the path and into the creek wherever possible to retrieve trash directly from Whittemore Branch’s waters. There will be no shortage of locations (and litter!) for volunteers of all ages and abilities!
Whittemore Branch is a tributary of Mill Creek, which is a larger tributary of the Cumberland River. The litter that accumulates in these waterways affects the Cumberland River basin at large. Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to preserve the health and beauty of Nashville’s waterways for future generations.
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and sneakers or boots are recommended. There’s a chance you could get wet, so dress prepared!
- A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.
What We Provide:
- Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration on VolunteerHub is required to participate.
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing parking details and additional information about the event.
Contact:
For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean. Don’t forget – that’s where 3 million people get their drinking water!
- Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.
- Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!