Cherry Creek Cleanup Scheduled For Sept. 15WINONA LAKE – The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, Kosciusko County Velo (KCV), the Village at Winona, Grace College, Paddlers for Conservation (P4C) and the Winona Lake Trails are hosting their first community cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15.
The event begins at the Winona Lake Trailhead, 410 Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. Registration is required. Visit the Lilly Center’s Facebook events page to sign up.
“This project will have a tangible, immediate impact on the community,” said Dugan Julian, events coordinator at the Lilly Center. “Our first priority is to make sure Cherry Creek is safe for visitors and local wildlife. We also want to preserve the stream’s overall health and beauty.”
Volunteers will pull trash and other debris from the stream. Adult participants can use chainsaws to cut up and remove larger log jams. All debris will be moved to the trailhead for proper disposal.
Lunch will be provided.
To learn more or sign up, contact Julian at 574-372-5100, ext. 6452, or email lakes@grace.edu.
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents, and collaborates with local organizations to make the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. The Lilly Center has conducted scientific research on over 30 streams and 40 lakes. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.
