Volunteers Needed for County Park Cleanup

Freeholders here are seeking volunteers to help cleanup a county park this Saturday, the same day as Cinnaminson's park cleanup day.

The site of the county cleanup is Pennington Park in Delanco from 9 a.m. to noon. Cinnaminson's event starts at 9 a.m., so volunteers can split their time. This weekend’s event will be the second of three county park cleanup days this spring.

The Pennington Park cleanup will entail the shoreline of the Rancocas Creek in both the park and along Newton’s Landing Trail. At last year’s cleanup, more than 80 volunteers removed seven tons of debris from the shoreline. All volunteers are encouraged to bring drinking water and wear long pants, long sleeves, long socks and sturdy close-toed shoes that can get muddy. Bags and gloves will be provided.

Participants younger than age 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and letters documenting volunteer community service will be available to students. (Severe weather will cancel the event.)

Pre-registration is requested.  Individuals should contact the Clean Communities office at cleancomm@co.burlington.nj.us  or 609-499-1001, ext. 266 and provide your name, address, and phone number. 

The last cleanup day on the schedule is Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amico Island Park, Norman Avenue, in Delran. Volunteers will join in a cleanup along the park’s shoreline. Registration for this event is through the Parks Department, call 609-265-5858 or email parks@co.burlington.nj.us.