CHAMPAIGN, IL (March 17) – For the last 10 years, Boneyard Creek Community Day has been an integral part of helping protect local waterways though cleanup and public educational activities. Come celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. until noon by registering to volunteer and make a difference for the environment.
For the last 10 years, Boneyard Creek Community Day has been an integral part of helping protect local waterways though cleanup and public educational activities.
Come celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. until noon by registering to volunteer and make a difference for the environment.
Individuals of all ages can participate. Work sites vary from projects in the creek to those suitable for children. Last year, a record number of more than 400 participants cleaned up litter and non-native plants from 1,459 acres of Boneyard Creek at seven different locations.
Scott Park will again serve as the event’s primary setting for lunch, music, and interactive learning displays following cleanup activities.
Boneyard Creek Community Day is collaborative partnership among the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Facilities & Services, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign Park District, Urbana Park District, Prairie Rivers Network, Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District, Champaign County Design & Conservation Foundation, Ward & Associates Realtors Inc., Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club, Della Perrone Photography, Champaign Unit #4 School District/Operation Hope, and Farnsworth Group.
For online registration and more information about the event: http://www.boneyardcreek.org
Registration closes on Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m.