Date: Saturday, Sep 12
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: White Deer Park's Holly Shelter, Garner
Price: Free
Category: Family
Volunteer to help keep Garner clean and green by removing litter from our streams, parks, and roadways. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring drinking water and sun protection. Clean-up equipment will be provided. All minors (under 18) must be part of a group with an adult chaperone or be accompanied by a registered adult.
Family · Garner
“Wear old clothes and sturdy sneakers that you do not mind getting dirty.”
Fall Big Sweep at White Deer Park is a community volunteer event focused on removing litter from local parks, streams, and roadsides in Garner. It is a productive way to spend a Saturday morning working together to keep our shared outdoor spaces clean and safe. To participate, head to the Holly Shelter at White Deer Park. The event is free, and organizers provide all necessary clean-up gear. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and should bring their own water bottles and sunscreen. Children under eighteen are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult or participate as part of an organized group with an adult chaperone. This event makes an excellent weekend activity because it offers a tangible, active way for children to practice community service. It fits easily into a Saturday morning, leaving the rest of your weekend open for relaxation.
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Fall Big Sweept at White Deer Park runs Saturday, Sep 12, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
White Deer Park's Holly Shelter is at 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, Garner, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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