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Cleaning Up In & Around Our Toolshed (2025) #spring
What will volunteers be doing at this event?
Friends of Shelby's toolshed houses all of the materials we use for volunteer projects, park improvements, and even some of our event materials. Throughout the year, from busy schedules to heavy rain, the toolshed can get messy, disorganized, and dirty. Volunteers will help us by cleaning out any debris from flooding, cleaning off tools, reinforcing our shelving, and also cleaning up around the lake nearby! All of this will improve our operations, making it easier for us to take care of Shelby.
What is the community impact of this event?
By having an organized toolshed, we're able to be faster and more efficient. Dirty or damaged tools hinder us from doing our very best work, so keeping everything clean and safe is important. Additionally, keeping the nearby lake clean ensures that overflowing water contains as little debris as possible, which affects the condition of our toolshed due to its proximity.
What should volunteers bring to this event?
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes for their safety, and long pants are recommended but not required. Please be sure to wear adequate sun protection (sunglasses, hats, sunscreen), though I will have extra sunscreen on hand. Friends of Shelby provides all of the necessary tools, gloves, and safety equipment, as well as extra water and snacks. Bringing your own water bottle is always recommended.
Accessibility/safety
Parking in this area will either be on unpaved grass or at a nearby parking lot just a short walk away. The toolshed is paved, though the pavement is chipped/uneven in some spots. The work around the lake will be done entirely on uneven ground that has many tree roots. All of this will take place near a building with running water restrooms.
Feel free to reach out to CD@friendsofshelby.org with any questions!
You will be sent a pre-event email before the event happens with parking information, reminders on what to bring, and notes about the weather (if applicable).
FOS Mission/Summary:
Founded in 2008, the Friends of Shelby is a private, nonprofit organization working to preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect. We work to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Park and Bottoms, and advocating for a level playing field for the various user groups. For more info, check out our website at https://www.friendsofshelby.org/.
Environment & Sustainability
Age Minimum (with Adult): 15+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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