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04/22/2025 | Earth Day Park Cleanup | Black Hill Regional Park | Tuesday, 4pm to 6pm

Location:

Black Hill Discovery Center
20926 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, MD 20841

Description

Earth Day is a celebration of the planet that we call home. Please join us in celebrating Earth Day by helping to clean up Black Hill Regional Park for people and wildlife to enjoy. Whether you are looking for SSL hours or just want to spend the day giving back, you won't believe how good it feels to be a good steward!


Parents must accompany children 13 and under.


Groups are also welcome! Interested groups should email katie.festa@montgomeryparks.org

Approved for SSL hours - Registration is required!

Minimum age of volunteers: 3

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details

Cleanup Leader 1 - Organize Your Own Group Cleanup Project

Location:

Montgomery County, MD

Description

Work with your team to remove trash & litter at a private park cleanup! This application is for groups that do not need SSL forms. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup.

Group types include:


  • Businesses, Corporations, & Adult volunteer groups (no minors)

  • Youth groups that do not need our SSL forms

    • Scout troops with elementary aged children

    • Community organizations/programs

    • Public schools/clubs

    • Private schools/clubs




Steps:
1. Apply using the group registration
2. Confirm cleanup details (qualified park or trail, date, time, # volunteers)
3. Pick up your Cleanup Kit & review guidelines
4. Have a fun and safe cleanup!
5. Submit your cleanup results, volunteer sign-in sheets, and email us minor release forms.

Click here for the complete guidelines to organize your cleanup!

Click here to view the Parks Directory to find parks within our system.

Requirements:
- Coordinate cleanups with Watershed Cleanup Staff (and your organization)
- Communicate with your volunteer base
- Follow park policy & safety guidelines
- Collect and submit minor release forms from underage volunteers that attend cleanup without a parent/guardian (ex: school day of service)

Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years & up
- Able to lead volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams
- Sign Volunteer Code of Conduct

If you'd like to offer SSL hours at your cleanup, apply here.

Questions?
volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details

Individual Volunteer - Join a Cleanup Hosted by Montgomery Parks

Location:

Silver Spring, MD

Description

*All students receiving SSL hours must pre-register*

Individual
and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks staff and volunteers!
- Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
- Students must register with their name to receive SSL hours.
- All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours. Forms are provided at the cleanup.
- This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.
- To add volunteers to a family group send us an email.
- Wear clothes that can get dirty and shoes that can potentially get wet. Bags and gloves are provided.

Note: When an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Background check required: No

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

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