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2025 Earth Day Cleanup

  • Lake Springfield Boathouse 5324 South Kissick Avenue Springfield, MO, 65804 United States (map)

GENERAL INFO

Registration: opens on March 1, 2025

Place: Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse, 5324 S Kissick Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804

Date: Tuesday April 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm -5:00 pm

Admission: Free

THE DETAILS

Celebrate Earth Day by making an impact on our beloved James River and Lake Springfield at this annual cleanup.

CHECK-IN 

Check-in begins at 12:00-1:00 pm for ALL participants.

After a safety talk and distribution of bags and gloves, attendees will be participating in:

1) A shoreline clean-up at Southwood Access, Springfield Lake Clay Henshaw Memorial Access (fishing piers), and Tailwaters Access;

2) Paddle to remote shorelines from the Lake Springfield Boathouse.

3) Float a 4.75-mile section of the James River from Crighton Access to Southwood Access*.

*For experienced floaters only due to cooler water temperatures and other hazards. Bring your own boat.

EYE ON THE WEATHER

We will be keeping our eye on the weather as it develops, and will announce any updates/changes via email, Facebook, Twitter, and our website

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation

Bass Pro Shops

Missouri Department of Conservation

Earlier Event: March 11
Spring Pearson Creek Monitoring