Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to participate in a park and lake shore cleanup from 8 to 11am next Saturday the 20th at Holmes Lake Park South 70th Street and Normal Boulevard. Volunteers will meet in parking lot number three located across Holmes North Shore Rd from the Holmes Lake Pavilion.

Supplies for the clean up will be provided. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves and water.  There are water fountains in the park to refill bottles. The cleanup is in preparation for the Cornhusker State Games.

Registration is not required, but volunteers may register in advance by emailing [email protected]. or visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov/volunteer. New volunteers are asked to complete the volunteer application form at this site.  If weather causes postponement, registered participants will be notified of the rain date.

This cleanup is part of the Volunteer in Parks Saturday series.  Locations are to be determined and the schedule is as follows.

-August 17, 8 to 11am

-September 21, 8 to 11am

-October 19, 9am to noon

 

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