Lake Appreciation Day
Lake Appreciation Day is a day of stewardship, environmental education, and connecting with the outdoors. It's about giving back to our reservoir by helping to keep it clean! During the morning of Lake Appreciation Day, volunteer to help pick up trash and during the afternoon celebrate with us by playing games and exploring educational booths set up by local organizations.
Event Schedule
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Beach Clean Up
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - BBQ for Volunteers
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Educational Booths and Activities
NRegistration required for volunteers only.
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