The Nimishillen Creek Watershed Partners are pleased to announce the seventh annual Nimishillen Creek LEAP clean-up will be held for the first time along the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek.  The 2008 clean-up will include the section of creek along the recently completed West Parks Trail by Stark Parks which runs between Fulton Road and 38th Street.  

Volunteers are needed to help pick up debris along this section of the West Branch.  Those interested are asked to meet at 9:00 am at the start of the trail at the intersection of Fulton Road and Stadium Park Road.  From there volunteers will be directed to clean-up sites along the creek.  A free lunch for the volunteers will following the event.

What to Bring and Wear:

• Clothes that you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

• Rubber soled shoes, hiking boots, or waders

• Long pants and long-sleeve shirt

• Bug repellent

• Leave your valuables behind (things you don’t want to get wet or lost in the Creek!)

• Gloves and trash bags will be provided

Waiver Forms:

For faster registration the day of the event, you can print out the waiver form below and bring it to the clean-up.  All participants under the age of 18 must have the minor waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.  

• Adult Waiver Form (PDF)

• Minor Waiver Form (PDF)

Parking:

• You can park your vehicle at the Stadium Park parking lot off of Fulton Road between Stadium Park Road and the railroad tracks.

For Additional Information or Questions Contact:

• Eric Akin at 330-252-0337 (EAkin@nefcoplanning.org)

• Darrin Petko at 330-353-1357 (dpetko@starkparks.com)

• Brandi Adamski at zoesah@neo.rr.com

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Thank You!

The Nimishillen Creek LEAP is entirely locally coordinated and funded.  A special thanks goes out to the following sponsors and organizers for supporting the clean-up:

Stark Parks, Marathon Petroleum Company, Stark County Health Department, Stark SWCD, K.W. Zellers & Sons, R.D. England Drainage Service & Supply, and Earth Action Partnership.