Griffin Gives Back: District 1 Neighborhood and Annual Stream Cleanup
About this Event
Are you looking to make a difference in our City? Join Griffin Environmental Council and the City of Griffin on Saturday, October 25, 2025 for
The Annual Stream Clean-up is a long celebrated community event that brings together the citizens of Griffin-Spalding County to make their county a better (and cleaner!) place. This year, the Annual Stream Cleanup is one of six events in the 2025 Griffin Gives Back Community Wide Cleanup Seriesβa series of cleanup events, each focusing on cleaning up the neighborhoods, parks, and streams within a different City district.
. We will be starting at Historic City Hall at 9am for a safety talk and sign-in. Individuals and groups that register will be assigned to a stream location or neighborhood area. After removing and disposing of trash from our local waterways and rights of way, the volunteers will head back to Historic City Hall for lunch, group photo, door prizes, and congratulations for a job well done!
Register by to receive lunch and a door prize ticket! If the event has sold out before October 17, please contact Alexa Robinson at YXJvYmluc29uIHwgY2l0eW9mZ3JpZmZpbiAhIGNvbQ==. Individuals or groups registering after the event has sold out are NOT guaranteed lunch.
What are we providing? We will provide garbage bags, gloves, grabbers, vests, water, and snacks and lunch!
What should you bring/wear? Clothing you donβt mind getting dirty! Waterproof boots if you plan on adventuring in one of the streams! Bug spray, hat, and clothing that will protect your arms and legs.
What about transportation? Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to and from stream/neighborhood sites. Carpooling is encouraged! The City will provide maps marking optional locations for parking throughout the district.
How do I learn more about the 2025 Griffin Gives Back Communitywide Cleanup events? We will be seeking volunteers for the final event in this series which will be held on and November 15. Sign ups will be through Eventbrite, so check the City of Griffin Stormwater Eventbrite page and the City of Griffin Facebook for details. We are also preparing a list of citizens who may need special assistance on their properties in an effort to connect willing community volunteers with those in need. Please contact Kelsey Carden, a2NhcmRlbiB8IGNpdHlvZmdyaWZmaW4gISBjb20=, if you are willing to assist citizens who may need assistance on their properties.
Agenda
π: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Sign in - Historic City Hall
Info: Join us at 201 East Solomon Street, parking is along the street or a short walk away in public parking. We will get you signed in and assigned to your group!
π: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Head to the Creek!
Info: Carpool with your group or drive to your assigned cleanup site. Clean up your creek! Head back to Historic City Hall for lunch and door prizes.
π: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch, Group Photo and Door Prizes
Info: Celebrate a job well done by eating pizza with us and possibly win a door prize!
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