Groups of 6 or more please pre-register by April 20th or email Autumn Mitchell at amitchell@flintriver.org
Don’t miss the after-party! Volunteer appreciation lunches start at noon. Lunch locations are marked in red on the map and are detailed below.
Click on the map below for information about each site – location/directions, activities planned, and partner organizations.
Make sure to tag your 2019 social media photos:
#trashtag #flintriver
Send pictures of your interesting and unique objects to compete for the Golden Gloves Award to amitchell@flintrover.org
Thank You Sponsors and Partners!
This event would not be possible without the hard work and collaboration of our fantastic partners. Special thanks to the following partners for their extra efforts in planning this year’s event.
- Genesee County Parks
- Keep Genesee County Beautiful
- the City of Flint
- Kettering University
- Shelton Tire and Service
- the Friends of the Flint River Trail Chapter of the Flint River Watershed Coalition
- Vern’s Collision
- the Genesee Conservation District
- the Neighborhood Engagement Hub
Additional thanks to all of our partner site coordinators for their commitment to hosting this widespread event!
Sponsorships still needed and greatly appreciated!
2019 Flint River Stewardship Day Sites
Genesee County: All volunteers please check-in at one of these 16 sites:
| GENESEE COUNTY CHECK-IN LOCATIONS | FRWC PARTNER AND ACTIVITY | |
| 1 | Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Park 2000 James P. Cole Blvd, Flint 48503 | Join the Friends of the Flint River Trail for trash and debris clean up along the Flint River Trail and lunch! |
| 2 | Atwood Stadium 701 University Ave, Flint 48503 | Join Kettering University staff and students for trash cleanup near Atwood Stadium and Chevy Commons |
| 3 | Thread Lake @ McKinley Park Vista Center 2999 Orville St, Flint 48503 | Join Mike Herriman and Vern’s Collision for trash and debris cleanup around Thread Lake |
| 4 | Old Farmers’ Market (Check in at Re-Store) 420 E Boulevard Dr, Flint 48503 | Join Habitat for Humanity for trash and debris cleanup along the river from the Re-Store to Riverbank Park |
| 5 | Holloway Dam Canoe Access Area 7411 Holloway Dr, Davison 48423 | Distribute PFAS information and assist with trash cleanup near this popular fishing spot |
| 6 | Mott Park Recreation Area 2401 Nolen Dr, Flint 48504 | Join Flint Town Flyerz for trash and debris cleanup throughout the Mott Park Recreation Area |
| 7 | Gilkey Creek @ Pierce School 1101 W Vernon Dr, Flint 48503 | Join Applied Ecosystems for trash and debris cleanup near Pierce School and along Gilkey Creek |
| 8 | Carriage Town 621 Stone St, Flint 48503 | Join the Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association for trash and debris removal |
| 9 | Kearsley Park at Donnelly Pavilion Kearsley Park Blvd, Flint 48503 | Assist with trash and debris cleanup along Gilkey Creek and throughout Kearsley Park |
| 10 | Gilkey Creek @ Applewood Estate 1400 E Kearsley St, Flint, 48503 | Join Ruth Mott Foundation staff for cleanup while learning about the daylighting of Gilkey Creek |
| 11 | Flint Park Lake 4699 Berger Dr, Flint 48505 | Assist the Flint Park Lake Neighborhood Association with cleanup around Flint Park Lake |
| 12 | For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum 2142 N Genesee Rd, Burton 48509 | Join Genesee County Parks for invasive species removal OR learn about how you can become a citizen scientist through water quality monitoring |
| 13 | Flushing Riverview Park 299 S Cherry St, Flushing 48433 | Join Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee for trash and debris cleanup, tree giveaways, and lunch! |
| 14 | Flushing Township Nature Park 8295 N McKinley Rd, Flushing 48433 | Join staff from the Genesee County Drain Commission for trash and debris clean up |
| 15 | Lewis Street Eco Park Rain Garden 3101 Lewis St, Flint 48506 | Join the Genesee Conservation District to learn about the installation, maintenance, and benefits of rain gardens while sprucing up the area for the season |
| 16 | Neighborhood Engagement Hub** 3216 Martin Luther King Ave, Flint 48505 | Activities TBD. Check back for updates. |
Lapeer County: All volunteers please check-in at Cramton Park
- Contact Peter McCreedy at (810) 614-7594 to sign up in Lapeer!
Volunteer Appreciation Lunches:
Genesee County Main Hub:
NOON – 2PM
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Park
(2000 James P. Cole Blvd. 48503)
Flushing:
NOON – 1PM
Riverview Park
Lapeer County:
NOON – 1PM
Cramton Park
