KNOXVILLE — Volunteer and make your community a cleaner, healthier place to live, work, and play during the 37th annual Ijams River Rescue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21. A severe weather date is set for Saturday, March 28.
Ijams Nature Center’s annual cleanup event brings together hundreds of individuals, families, Scout troops, businesses, and church groups to remove tons of trash and tires from sites along the Tennessee River, creeks, and streams.
“Ijams’ goal is to fill about 500 volunteer slots at 36 sites in Knox, Anderson, and Blount counties,” Volunteer Manager Brandy Cox said. “If you’re looking for a fun way to get outdoors and make a positive difference in your community, grab some friends and join us!”
Last year’s 518 volunteers removed an estimated 17.2 tons of trash, 100 tires, large household appliances, and car parts from 34 sites along area waterways.
Potential volunteers can sign up for a cleanup site or learn where they can help.
Site captains will be stationed at each site. Bags, gloves, and other supplies will be provided.
Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt featuring a frog that is passionate about clean water. It was designed by Hellbender Press contributor Stephen Lyn Bales.