GC6F1K4 Pick Up The Parks 2016 (Cache In Trash Out Event) in New York, United States created by GeoRoc: Geocachers of the Rochester Area

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A cache by GeoRoc: Geocachers of the Rochester Area Message this owner

Hidden : Saturday, April 23, 2016

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Geocache Description:

Pitch in and "Pick up the Parks". Help the Parks clean up from the Winter accumulation of trash and get the parks looking great for Spring and Summer.

The Monroe County Parks belong to all of us, so let’s join together to keep them clean and green!

"Pick Up the Parks" is a new annual event that is held at multiple county parks and open to the public to help pitch in an maintain the land we all enjoy. The Geocachers of the Rochester Area (GeoRoc) and other outdoor organizations (ADK Club, Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, etc.) have collaborated with the Monroe County Parks department to coordinate, organize, and participate in this county-wide park stewardship initiative. For this event, Genesee Valley Park was "adopted" by GeoRoc and that's where we'll be pitching in to help out again.

Team GeoGriffin is the site leader for Genesee Valley Park, so he'll be directing geocachers and muggles alike. There will be specific areas designated for geocachers participating in the CITO event to focus on. The GeoRoc Geocaching Display Board will also make an appearance.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 (9am - noon)
Arrive by 9 for refreshments, orientation, and safety instructions.
Start work by 9:30am

WHERE:

Genesee Valley Park, Roundhouse Shelter

WHAT TO BRING:

Your favorite pair of work gloves
Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear (boots, hat, dress in layers)
A pick-up-stick, or garbage-grabber (these tools will NOT be provided)
All of your favorite fans of geocaching and the Monroe County Parks!

WHAT’S PROVIDED:

Light refreshments, such as coffee, water, or donuts to get you going! Donations provided by local food chain and national coffee shop chain.
Garbage bags.
At the site, you will be provided instructions and directions for a safe, successful day in the park.
First aid kits will be available and the Sheriff will be informed and aware of the event.
Bathrooms and/or porta-potties will be available near Roundhouse Shelter.

OTHER DETAILS:

The “Buddy System” is encouraged. If you come on your own, we’ll pair you up with one or more other volunteers, or a work group.
Each park will be divided into sectors and work groups will be assigned to a sector.
Dangerous material, heavy items, dead animals, etc. are to be left in place and flagged (flags or markers provided).
There will be a drop-off spot where you can bring your full trash bags to be weighed.
Poster boards will be at drop-off spots to document the most common trash items.
A First Aid Kit will be available on-site, and the Sheriff’s Office will be on-call for the event.
By posting a "Will Attend" log, I will be able to get a good idea of expected turnout and be able to report this back to to the Parks department.

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