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Pinkerton Park River Cleanup
Join your community and the Cumberland River Compact for a riverside litter cleanup at Pinkerton Park in Franklin! The Harpeth River and North Ewingville Creek run along the park perimeter, and can unfortunately accumulate litter from nearby. At this cleanup, you will learn about the Harpeth River and clean up trash and debris, preventing it from blowing into our waters.
This is the first of three cleanups the Compact will be leading to support our restoration of North Ewingville Creek in the Harpeth River-Spencer Creek watershed. Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to preserve the health of the Harpeth River and its tributaries for future generations!
What to Bring & Wear:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes that can get dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended to walk through tall brush for minimal exposure to ticks. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
- 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 educational talk about water conservation and the Compact’s restoration of Spencer Creek!
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. The nature and location of this cleanup makes it a great opportunity for families and young kids!
- 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.
Contact:
For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
This cleanup is made possible thanks to support from the City of Franklin and 319 grant funding as a result of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
- 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, or to help us led a cleanup at your streamside business, school, church, etc. in Franklin!