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

Duck Creek Litter Cleanup

Saturday May 2, 2026

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!

Site Captain Information

Before Event Day

• Schedule a time with Volunteer Garland to pick up your supply kit prior to the cleanup
• Review safety guidelines and cleanup instructions in advance

Event Morning

• Arrive early to your cleanup site
• Be fully set up and ready to welcome volunteers by 8:00 AM

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM | Registration

• Have each volunteer sign the event sign-in waiver sheet
• Ensure every volunteer signs in before participating

8:30 AM to 8:45 AM | Safety Talk

• Review safety guidelines
• Explain cleanup boundaries
• Provide any site-specific instructions
• Answer questions

8:45 AM to 9:00 AM | Supply Distribution

• Distribute gloves, trash bags, vests, and materials
• Confirm volunteers understand instructions before beginning

Volunteer Schedule

8:00 AM | Arrive at Your Assigned Cleanup Site

8:00 to 8:30 AM | Sign In
8:30 to 8:45 AM | Safety Talk
8:45 to 9:00 AM | Receive Supplies

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Clean-Up

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Wrap-Up

• Return supplies to your Site Captain
• Sign out before leaving

Parent and Guardian Information

• Volunteers must be picked up from their cleanup site no later than 11:45 AM
• Parents and guardians are responsible for transportation
• The cleanup site is separate from the celebration location

After pick-up, families are invited to join us at:

The Carter Softball Complex
550 W. Oates Rd., Garland, TX 75043

Food and Fun

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Important Notes

• Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes

• All volunteers must have waivers filled out and signed before beginning

• Minors must be accompanied by a guardian

• If you miss the sign-up deadline, you may still show up and participate•

• Volunteers under 16 should have a parent or guardian nearby

Clean-Up & Bag Collection

• Volunteers may leave filled bags along the trail

• Garland Parks staff will drive around for bag pickup

Final Reminders

Be safe!
Have fun!
Take lots of pictures!

Safety Reminder:
For your safety, never open or handle closed backpacks, purses, bags, or luggage found during cleanup. Do not touch the item. Immediately notify your team captain so they can contact the Volunteer Coordinator or Volunteer Specialist. Never go off alone and always remain aware of your surroundings. If you see something that feels unsafe, report it right away.

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