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Des Plaines River Cleanup
April 20, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
FreeThis is a RAIN or SHINE EVENT
PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4PM ON 4/19
Make a difference this Earth Day by participating in the annual Des Plaines River Cleanup! Volunteer your time to clean up the Des Plaines Riverbank and Thatcher Woods. Clean up bags, disposable gloves, and first aid supplies will be available at both the River Forest Park District and the Trailside Museum of Natural History
Bring: A labeled water bottle and:
Wear pants, bright-colored long sleeved shirts, boots, and face covering.
Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.
Disposable gloves will be provided, but plan on bringing sturdy work gloves from home.
First aid supplies will be provided at the River Forest Park District and the Trailside Museum of Natural History.
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