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Hendersonville Lakeshore Cleanup

Join the Cumberland River Compact on Saturday, October 25 to clean up litter around Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville! Volunteers will start at Memorial Park and work along the Hendersonville Greenway. Lend your hand in making a big community impact for the waters of Hendersonville! This event is organized in partnership with the City of Hendersonville, Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee, and Drakes Creek Foundation.
Did you know that Old Hickory Lake is part of the Cumberland River? Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to enhance the health of the Cumberland – the source of drinking water for over 3 million people.
Meet-up and Parking: Meet Compact staff in front of the bridged section of the Hendersonville Greenway (across from the tennis courts at the edge of the lake). Parking lots available within the park.
- Copy and paste the following coordinates into your GPS if you can’t find us: 36.30475009865672, -86.61245833104314
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You may get your feet 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
- A brief introduction to water conservation efforts in Hendersonville
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration below is required to participate.
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a family-friendly event!
- 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 further 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 and support from the City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department. The Compact is grateful for the city’s dedication to ensuring our waters are clean. Additionally, thank you to the Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee and Drakes Creek Foundation for partnering with us to make this event a big community success!
- 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. Private volunteer events and personalized event requests are available through a donation-based partnership with the Compact. - Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!
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