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River Clean Up
Where
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
Meeting location provided at registration
When
Sept. 27, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Help us keep our public land trash-free by participating in a river cleanup!
We'll paddle 2 miles of our shoreline picking up trash in canoes or kayaks. Life jackets and boats will be provided. Pets are not allowed on boats, and closed-toe shoes are required. Participants must be 10 years or older to participate. This program is subject to cancellation due to weather or river levels.
Registration is required. To register, please email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov.
Parks are for everyone. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.
This is a volunteer-led event. To learn more about volunteering in Virginia State Parks, click here.
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About National Public Lands Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum).
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Canoeing/Kayaking/Standup Paddleboard | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events
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