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Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Athens MLK Day of Service! Below you will find details about the Day of Service and this specific project.
Event Schedule
Kick-off Event: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Clarke Central High School (350 S. Milledge Avenue)
Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Whit Davis Road side of Southeast Clarke Park (325 Whit Davis Rd.)
Project Description
Volunteers will work with a coordinator to identify and remove invasive plants, as well as plant native species at Southeast Clarke Park in the culmination of a two-year restoration project. Volunteers will be working alongside partners and staff from the Athens Land Trust, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, Weed Warriors, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
- This site is for ages 16+.
- Volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes.
- Please bring your own work gloves if you have them.
- Dress in layers as this site is outdoors.
- Bring a filled reusable water bottle.
Registration Notes
Children under 18 should be registered by their parent/guardian. To do this, select "Add Attendee" at the top of the registration page BEFORE submitting your registration form. Check the box that says "Check if minor" and you will then be prompted to enter a first and last name (you do not need to enter an email for a minor). All volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
We are not able to accommodate large group registrations. If you have a group that would like to volunteer at the same site, each individual must separately register through Engage Georgia.
Rain or shine! Please dress appropriately. We recommend wearing closed toed shoes and pants, and dressing in layers. Please bring a filled reusable water bottle and sunscreen/bug spray as necessary.
We love seeing photos! Please post your pictures on social media with the hashtag #AthensMLKDay.