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Blue Ridge Parkway Looking For Volunteers To Help With Spring Cleaning

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By NPT Staff - March 20th, 2018

Got time to volunteer? Spring Cleaning day comes to the Blue Ridge Parkway on April 21/NPS

When winter's snows melt away, and spring flowers start to rise across the Blue Ridge Parkway, sometimes a lot of downed limbs and trash appears, too. With that in mind, Blue Ridge Parkway officials are looking for some volunteers to help with a "Campground Cleanup" on April 21, a Saturday.

The goal of this first-of-its-kind event is to rally Parkway lovers, volunteers, partners and staff to prepare all eight of the Parkway's campgrounds for the May opening during a single morning of dedicated service in celebration of National Park Week. This single-day volunteer project will help complete much-needed work across the park and is ideal for people interested in learning more about the park through hands-on service. 

Each location will provide tasks appropriate for a wide range of ages including students, scout troops, civic organizations, visitors, families, and retirees. Projects may be anything from leaf blowing and limb clearing to painting or basic trail work. Volunteer projects will begin at 9 a.m. and last until noon at most locations. Each project will be followed by lunch with staff provided by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

“It is support in the form of partnerships and donations of time by those who love the Parkway that make projects like this one possible,” said park Superintendent J.D. Lee. “We are excited to meet new Parkway enthusiasts and proud to have the support of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation on this special day.”

Tools and safety gear, including gloves and high visibility safety vests, will be provided on site.

If you are interested in participating please contact Project Manager,  Natalie Lester, at 828-348-3419 or [email protected] by April 6. 

CampgroundMilepostIn the vicinity of:
Otter Creek60.8Glasgow, Lynchburg, Va.
Peaks of Otter85.9Buchanan, Beford, Va.
Rocky Knob167.1Floyd, Meadows of Dan, Va.
Doughton Park239.2Sparta, Wilkesboro, N.C.
Julian Price297Boone, Blowing Rock, N.C.
Linville Falls316.4Linville, Morganton, N.C.
Crabtree Falls339.5Spruce Pine, Marion, N.C.
Mount Pisgah408.8Asheville, Brevard, N.C.

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