Events

ICE® 50 Year Community Give Back Event - ICE® Chesapeake Branch

When: 4/13/2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: 5610 Haden Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 13.

Join our ICE® Chesapeake, VA Branch at the Lynnhaven River Now! waterway clean-up event on Saturday, March 9th! April 13!

Lynnhaven River Now! works on restoring and protecting Virginia Beach's waterways and natural resources.

Sign up Here to participate: https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/waterway-cleanups/
March 9, April 13, 2024, 9 am to noon
Diamond Springs/Gardenwood Park

This is a land-based clean-up. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a water bottle.

Appropriate dress and shoe wear are required. Cleanups usually occur in brushy, thorny, and muddy terrain which require full body protection. Closed-toed, sturdy shoes that can get wet and dirty should be worn for land-based cleanups. Water shoes are appropriate in kayaks only. Bare feet are never permitted. Hats, sunscreen, insect repellent and a reusable water bottle are recommended.

Equipment and supplies provided at the cleanup:

  • Trash bags
  • Work gloves
  • Grabbers (limited supply available)

Cleanups are led by highly trained volunteers and staff of Lynnhaven River NOW. Directions and safety information are provided at the beginning of each cleanup event. A first aid kit is always available for minor medical needs. Any unique medical situations should be discussed with the cleanup leader before going into the field.

If dangerous weather cancels or postpones a cleanup, registered participants will receive an email by 8 a.m. the day of the cleanup.

Results of Lynnhaven River NOW's cleanup efforts are available here.

 

 This program is possible thanks to LRN's dedicated Stewardship & Access Committee Volunteers.