Annual Obed Adopt-a-Crag on September 10, 2022

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Volunteers taking a moment to pose for the camera while they remove graffiti

News Release Date: August 26, 2022
Contact: Effie Houston, [phone]

In cooperation with the East Tennessee Climbers Coalition (ETCC), the Obed Wild and Scenic River will host the park’s annual Adopt-a-Crag event on Saturday, September 10. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of projects including general trail maintenance and litter pickup. Please meet at the Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery located at 920 Ridge Road, Lancing, Tennessee, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) to register and receive a project assignment. Due to limited parking, carpooling is suggested. Please bring your own lunch and water. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring hand tools, gloves, sunscreen, and insect repellant.

After completing their projects, volunteers are invited to spend the day climbing their favorite routes or enjoying other recreational opportunities in the park. Following the event, the ETCC will be a hosting a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Lilly Pad.

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