Shenandoah River State Park will host a shoreline and trail cleanup along the Bluebell Trail on Friday, May 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Clean the Bay Day program.
Volunteers will meet at the Bluebell Trailhead near the canoe launch at the park, located at 350 Daughter of Stars Dr. in Bentonville. The cleanup will cover approximately 2.5 miles of natural-surface trail and shoreline along the picnic area. Trash pickers, bags and gloves will be provided, and participants are not required to complete the full route.
The Bluebell Trail is relatively flat with exposed rocks and roots. The picnic area shoreline includes some steep sections.
No parking or admission fee is required for the event, but registration is requested. To sign up, email [email protected] or call (540) 622-2262. Children are welcome.
Clean the Bay Day is an annual Virginia State Parks initiative in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation aimed at removing litter and debris from rivers, streams and shorelines throughout the Bay’s watershed.
For more information, contact the park at (540) 622-6840 or [email protected].
Image from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.
