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5 Bridges Volunteer Day

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

May 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We are excited to invite you to volunteer in our upcoming 5 Bridges Program. 5 Bridges is a wellness program geared towards empowering individuals to actively engage in their self-improvement process. Anyone is welcome to participate.

The programmatic theme is "give" and how you can give back to your community. We will be offering a Water Quality Program and Trail Clean-Up event scheduled for May 23rd at Foster Falls. We will be analyzing river water and comparing it to the parks tap water. Following the analysis, we will embark on a trail clean-up to help preserve the natural beauty of our surroundings. Please bring comfortable clothing, gloves, water, and any snacks you wish to enjoy.

Whether you're an experienced volunteer or new to environmental initiatives, your participation is invaluable. Together, we can make a significant impact on our local ecosystem. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our community while enjoying the great outdoors.

Please click here to register. A parking pass will be provided to confirmed volunteers.

photo of the New River

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov