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Featured Activities

Tree Planting

  Saturday, 17 May 2025 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Fairgrounds Re...

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Tree Planting

  Saturday, 14 June 2025 |   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 Re...

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Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Trail Corridor Pruning Profile Photo  Register Trail Corridor Pruning
  Friday, 09 May 2025 |   09:00 AM | High Line Canal |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy hiking along the High Line Canal? 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 und...

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Tree Planting Profile Photo  Register Tree Planting
  Saturday, 17 May 2025 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Fairgrounds Regional Park. County staff will provide snacks, water, trees, tools, gloves, and expertise. Bring enthusiasm, muscles, hats, and sturdy shoes. The C...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Saturday, 17 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Sunday, 18 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

2 assignments unfilled
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Monday, 19 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

2 assignments unfilled
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Shoreline Cleanup Profile Photo  Register Shoreline Cleanup
  Wednesday, 21 May 2025 |   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...

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Plant Replacement Profile Photo  Register Plant Replacement
  Thursday, 22 May 2025 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Active Area |  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...

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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Friday, 23 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

2 assignments unfilled
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Saturday, 24 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

2 assignments unfilled
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team Profile Photo Volunteer Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
  Sunday, 25 May 2025 |   08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir |  Registration Required

Do you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ...

2 assignments unfilled
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