Earth Day Stream Cleanup and Storm Drain Marking

Get Connected Icon Happens On Apr 22, 2026
Get Connected Icon 10am-12pm

Description

Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Storm Drain Marking involves driving to a secondary location and gluing a small placard to the storm drain in the area. During Storm Drain Marking, we will be using as app called Quick Captures to log the drains we mark. You can choose which activity you'd like to participate in!

Parking: Parking is available in the parallel spots beside the greenway entrance or in the Target parking deck. l.You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of the Greenway entrance, right next to the Cook Out parking lot, to Check in and receive supplies and instructions. 

What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. 

What to Wear: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and long pants to this event. We will aslo be providing all supplies need for Storm drain marking


Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 5 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Apr 21, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather conditions, such as snow, lightning/thunder, or heavy rainfall, we will send cancellation information to registered volunteers.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Requires: CMSWS Volunteer Waiver

Location

Get Connected Icon 715 Charlottetowne Ave
Charlotte, NC  28204