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Contact: Molly Schroer, 270-758-2192
MAMMOTH CAVE, KY—Mammoth Cave National Park will host a volunteer cleanup event on Sat., April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT in honor of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week. Participants will spend the morning cleaning litter and debris along park roadways, trails, and visitor use areas, such as campgrounds and picnic areas.
Volunteers will meet in front of the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center between 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. to check-in and receive orientation and a safety briefing. Participants should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring their own water, snacks, gloves, and sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses). The park will provide insect repellant, cleaning supplies, and safety gear. While volunteers of all ages are welcome to attend, participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Earth Day Volunteer event is an outdoor activity that is dependent on weather conditions. Please check the park’s volunteer website for updates closer to the day of the event if severe weather is predicted.
Earth Day began in 1970 out of the modern environmental movement and now engages more than 1 billion people in the stewardship of our planet. National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and recognizes the contributions of volunteers. It has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the United States. To keep with the goals of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, event volunteers will assist park staff in the ongoing environmental stewardship of the park by helping to keep the roadways, trails, and visitor use areas free from litter.
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to sign up, visit Volunteer.gov. To sign up volunteers under the age of 18, please email e-mail us or call the Mammoth Cave National Park Volunteer Office at 270-758-2158.
Last updated: October 10, 2024