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2022 Earth Day Cleanup

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

GENERAL INFO

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Registration is now closed!

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

Date: Friday, April 22, 2022
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.

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 piers), 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. As of April 11, 2022, all JRBP boats have been reserved.

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