Help with Rail Trail Clean-Up and get a free drink and drawstring bag

The South End Rail Trail Cleanup is a fun way for individuals and families to volunteer and help the South End. The events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next two Rail Trail Cleanups take place:

• Saturday, April 20, 2024: Registration link
• Saturday, May 18, 2024: Registration link

Registration is free and will take place in person anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the New Bern Light Rail Station, 129 New Bern Street, Charlotte.

All clean up supplies will be provided by Keep Charlotte Beautiful.

Individuals and small groups will walk at their own pace and clean up litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets.

Following the Clean Up, The Union, at 222 E. Bland Street, will host a Volunteer Appreciation Event, beginning at 12 p.m., to celebrate all of the volunteers’ efforts.

All volunteers age 21 and over will receive a free drink ticket, courtesy of South End Social, to use at The Union, along with raffle tickets for prizes.

The first 100 volunteers will receive a custom event drawstring bag.

This is a family and pet friendly event and will take place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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