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2021 Earth Day Cleanup

  • Southwood Access 5220 S South Southwood Road Springfield, MO, 65804 United States (map)

GENERAL INFO

Official Facebook Event

Official Registration Page — REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED.

Place: Southwood Access ( 5220 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804 )

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Admission: Free

THE DETAILS

Celebrate Earth Day by making an impact on our beloved James River and Lake Springfield at this annual cleanup.

CHECK-IN 

Check-in begins at 12:30-1:00 pm at the Southwood Access for ALL participants.

All COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing masks at all times and physical distancing, will be strictly followed.

After a safety talk and distribution of bags and gloves, attendees will be participating in:

1) A shoreline clean-up at Southwood Access, Springfield Lake Clay Henshaw Memorial Access (fishing peirs) and Tailwaters Access;

2) Paddle to remote shorelines of Lake Springfield;

3) Float a 4.75 mile section of the James River from Crighton Access to Southwood Access*.

*For experienced floaters only, age 18+ - due to cooler water temperatures and other hazards. Bring your own boat, or register ASAP to reserve a JRBP canoe.  

EYE ON THE WEATHER

We will be keeping our eye on the weather as it develops, and will announce any updates/changes via email, Facebook, Twitter, and our website

 

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation

Bass Pro Shops

Missouri Department of Conservation