Join the City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works and CHEARS for a stream cleanup event in recognition of Earth Day. Volunteers are needed to clean up litter along Indian Creek. Volunteers will meet up in the parking lot behind Beltway Plaza 6000 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD.
Reminders:
Bring a reusable water bottle
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes
Students: bring community-service forms
| Site Type |
River |
| Location |
County: Prince George's State: Maryland Zip: 20770 Nearest City: Greenbelt GPS Coordinates: 39.001673, -76.910329 |
| Directions |
Directions: Take MD 193/Greenbelt Rd. and turn onto Cherrywood Lane. The Beltway Plaza Mall will be on your right. Turn just before the Shell Gas station into the Beltway Plaza parking lot. Parking will be on the left behind the Shell. The trail head is across Cherrywood Lane using the crosswalk at Cherrywood and Breezewood. |
| Watershed | Anacostia |
| Sub Watershed | |
| Facilities |
Parking Capacity: 50 Restrooms are available. This site is suitable for children under seven. This site is suitable for the elderly. This site is suitable for the disabled. |
| Notes & Special Issues | |
| Map |
| Details |
This site is open to the public RSVP Not Required Maximum Volunteers: 40 |
| Contact Info. |
Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll
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| Website |
https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/government/departments-con-t/public-works/green-volunteer-opportunities |
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