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Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Register	Tree Planting   Saturday, 16 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Passive Area |  Registration Required If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Bayou Gulch Regional Park. County staff will provide snacks, water, trees, tools, gloves, and expertise. Bring enthusiasm, muscles, hats, and sturdy shoes. The C...  more
Register	Shoreline Cleanup   Wednesday, 20 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park |  Registration Required Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...  more
Register	Plant Replacement   Wednesday, 27 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required Are you a gardener or plant enthusiast? We need volunteers to help us replace plants in our landscape beds! Come get your hands dirty with us. Materials, tools, gloves, and an appreciation swag bag are provided! Please note that an adult mu...  more
Register	Flower Planting   Tuesday, 02 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Challenger Regional Park |  Registration Required If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.  more
Waitlist	Flower Planting   Wednesday, 03 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.  more
Register	Flower Planting   Thursday, 04 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Active Area |  Registration Required If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.  more
Register	Trail Corridor Pruning   Wednesday, 10 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | E/W Regional Trail - Backcountry |  Registration Required Help us keep the trail corridor open by pruning back the forage. All tools and gloves will be provided, along with an appreciation bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.  more
Register	Shoreline Cleanup   Friday, 12 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...  more
Register	Shoreline Cleanup   Wednesday, 17 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park |  Registration Required Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...  more
Register	Pullin' Mullein   Thursday, 25 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Passive Area |  Registration Required Mullein is an invasive non-native weed that is everywhere. Help us rid this weed from our parks and open spaces! The best way to get rid of mullein is to pull it up before it goes to seed and these weeds pull out of the ground easily this time ...  more

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