2013 Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration

Join us and 2000 volunteers as we remove thousands of pounds of trash from neighborhoods, streams, and the Anacostia River!

Cleanup

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Times vary by location. See the site map below for details.)
Location: Approximately 20 sites around the Anacostia Watershed in Washington, DC, and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.

Celebration

The celebration will include free food and drink prepared by Seafarers Yacht Club, our long-time Earth Day partner. There will also be live music, local exhibitors, and notable speakers. All volunteers are welcome! Registration is not required for the celebration.

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Location: The post-cleanup celebration event will be held at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710. Click here for a map of Bladensburg Waterfront Park.

Registration is required for the cleanup. Click here to sign up!

You can register as an individual or as a group! If you are registering a group, please provide an accurate estimate of your group size. This will allow us to prepare adequately.

Click on the map below to see all of our cleanup sites, site-specific logistics, and other details.

Click on the map image to see site details.

If you will be volunteering, please read:

What to expect:
Be prepared to get dirty and have fun! Our cleanup events always involve an educational component -- site leaders will talk about the river and its watershed. Site leaders will also brief you on basic safety measures to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun time. All tools and supplies needed will be provided -- no need to bring your own gloves unless you have a favorite pair.

What to bring:
1. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are a must.
2. A water bottle -- water will be available but we'd prefer not to use so many paper cups!
3. A small snack, if need be.
4. Your waiver -- if you register as an individual, you can print that registration, bring it with you, and turn it in so you don't have to sign-in at the event. If you register as a group or forget your waiver, you will be expected to sign-in on the day of.

Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine!) and wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty.

Who to contact:
Once you have registered, please only contact your site leader with site specific questions or concerns about location and directions. We encourage you to have your site leader's phone number handy on the day of the event in case you need assistance finding your site that morning.

If you have general questions about the cleanup, celebration, registration, or anything else -- the appropriate AWS contact can be found below:
For more information about volunteering and registration, contact Maddie Koenig at 301-699-6204 x109 or mkoenig@anacostiaws.org.

For more information about the event in general, contact Lori Baranoff at 301-699-6204 x107 or lbaranoff@anacostiaws.org.

For more information regarding corporate sponsorship, contact Mary Vasse at 301-699-6204 x116 or mvasse@anacostiaws.org.