You've heard the phrase "Leave it better than you found it", right? Well, the refuge is taking it to a whole new level this summer. To wrap up our Summer Stewardship Series, meet us at the North Louisville Swamp Trailhead for an evening of trash pick-up in the parking lot and on the connecting trail. No experience is necessary and will we be providing all of the proper supplies.
This is a drop-in program with optional registration to receive updates on cancelations:
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A volunteer form will need to be signed upon arrival.
Activity Level: Easy-medium active. We will be standing, walking, and bending down to pick up trash.
What to Bring: Close toed shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, long pants, and a water bottle. Materials and protective gloves will be provided
Accessibility: Restrooms are located at the parking lot. There are no water fountains or dedicated handicap parking. Trail is nature surface and mostly flat, with a slight slope to reach the Mazomani trail. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the trail area. Trailhead is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot. There are no benches or rest areas in the area.
Accommodation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at
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Questions? Contact
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