HOT SPRINGS, Va. (VR) – The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest’s James River and Warm Springs Ranger District is seeking volunteers to join staff for a cleanup at Lake Moomaw in Bath County from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29.
Volunteers will assist with picking up trash, weed eating, moving, blowing leaves, moving brush and cleaning facilities. The Forest Service will provide tools and personal protective equipment. Minors may participate with parental consent.
Volunteers should arrive at the Bolar Mountain day-use area parking lot at 10 a.m. in weather and work-appropriate clothing and footwear, bringing their own water and food. Forest Service staff will meet volunteers for a safety discussion and training for the day’s activities.
In the event of poor weather conditions, this event will be rescheduled for Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6.
Interested volunteers are encouraged, but not required, to RSVP by contacting the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District by telephone at 540-839-2521, or by email, to Will Harris at william.harris@usda.gov.
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