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Stream Cleanup @ Shannon Park
Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Parking: Street parking is available along Ruth Drive and Dolphin Lane. 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 ma...
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A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Project - Anita Stroud Park - Sept 15, 2026
Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Anita Stroud Park , at the address listed here - this is a walk-up park, please park legally on Woodward Avenue, without blocking any driveways. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunte...
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UPDATED: FALL WORKDAY at Lincoln Heights Community Garden + Park Cleanup - Sept 19, 2026
IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL CLEANUP DAY, join us for an expanded workday at Lincoln Heights PARK and Community Gardens! Volunteers can choose to help in the Gardens - or tackle a thorough cleanup of this well-loved neighborhood Park! Work alongside the Lincoln Heights Community Gardeners for two hours of preparing the gardens for the Fall season! Tasks may include pulling weeds, mulching, cleaning out garden beds, we...
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Challenger Flag Football 2026 - GAME DAYS
Don’t miss out on Challenger Flag Football (CFF) this fall! This exciting program is offered through Park & Recreation's Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Section, in partnership with the Carolina Panthers. The CFF league gives participants ages 7-12 (Junior League) and 13 and up (Senior League), with a disability, the opportunity to improve sportsmanship, experience teamwork, and enjoy football! *This is an 8-week...
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Winterfield Community Garden BACK TO SCHOOL WORKDAY - Sept 20, 2026
Join us in the Garden and get your nature boost! This is sweet potato and peanut harvest season and a great time of year to be outside in the garden. We need your help reaching our weeding and path maintenance goals, so the flower and vegetable beds look their best going into the fall and winter seasons. We will provide a cooler of cold water. Please bring a water bottle, and work/garden gloves if you have them. *An...
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A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Project - Archdale Park - Sept 22, 2026
Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at the newly-renovated Archdale Park , at the address listed here - look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs. Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for...
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Challenger Flag Football 2026 - GAME DAYS
Don’t miss out on Challenger Flag Football (CFF) this fall! This exciting program is offered through Park & Recreation's Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Section, in partnership with the Carolina Panthers. The CFF league gives participants ages 7-12 (Junior League) and 13 and up (Senior League), with a disability, the opportunity to improve sportsmanship, experience teamwork, and enjoy football! *This is an 8-week...
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