Site 5: AUDUBON PARK

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Description

Get the Yuck out of Duck Creek! Join us for the Fourth Annual Duck Creek Litter Cleanup!

Duck Creek Litter Cleanup

Saturday May 3, 2025

8 a.m. to Noon


We need volunteers who don't mind getting a little dirty to get Duck Creek clean. Volunteers are invited to walk along trails, crawl through the creek, or bring their kayaks to get as much litter as possible.
Volunteers make our community a better, cleaner place! THANK YOU!


Event Agenda

  • 7:45 – 8:00 AM | Booth Set-Up (Captains only)

  • 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Volunteer Sign-In

  • 8:45 AM | Volunteer Safety Talk, Instructions, & Group Photo

  • 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Clean-Up

  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Return Supplies

  • 11:30 AM – Noon | Volunteer Sign-Out

  • Noon – 1:00 PM | Picnic in the Park – Audubon Park: 342 W. Oates Rd. Garland, TX 75043

  1.  Volunteers must wear close toed shoes.
  2.  All volunteers must have all waivers filled out and signed before they can begin the cleanup.
  3.  All younger volunteers must be accompanied by a guardian.
  4.  If you miss the sign up deadline, you may show up to the site and participate.

See below for site captain info and maps.
Captain instructions are located at the bottom of the description.



Site Captain Instructions:

Arrival & Setup

  • Arrive at your site by 7:45 AM for the City of Garland supply drop-off.

Volunteer Waivers & Sign-In

  • Ensure all volunteers have completed the online waiver.

  • If needed, extra waivers are inside your clipboards.

  • All volunteers must have a signed waiver and media release before beginning.

  • Minors must have a guardian sign them in.

Clean-Up & Bag Collection

  • Volunteers can leave filled bags along the trail—Garland Parks will drive around for pickup.

Wrap-Up & Sign-Out

  • Around 11:00 AM, begin rounding up volunteers to return supplies.

  • All volunteers should return supplies and sign out by noon.

Picnic at Audubon Park

  • Encourage volunteers to head to Audubon Park for a picnic.

  • Once all supplies are returned and a City Parks member picks them up, captains may also head to the picnic.

Final Reminders

  • Be safe!

  • Have fun!

  • Take lots of pictures!



Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Inclement Weather Plan: The event will proceed rain or shine unless there are extreme weather conditions. Our staff will continuously monitor weather updates. The event will only be canceled in cases of: - Extreme lightning - Below-freezing temperatures - Excessive heat posing a health risk We will notify all registered volunteers through our registration software.
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Location

Get Connected Icon 342 W. Oates Rd.
Garland, TX  75043

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