MLK Day of Service 2021
Event Information
About this Event
Please note: Online registration will close at 4:00pm on Friday, Jan. 15th. We'd still like for you to join our event. Simply come ready to register at 8:30am tomorrow morning! As it states below, volunteers are able to pick a location of their choice to cleanup at tomorrow from 9-11am.
Join Mobile United's Natural Resources Committee for a day of service on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Again this year, we will be focusing all of our efforts on cleaning up Eslava Creek. Event organizers have taken extra steps this year to be COVID conscious and to protect our participants during this outdoor event. To check-in on the day of the event, please report to a site of your choice (sites are listed below). A check-in tent and site captain will be at each location. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the cleanup will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The four sites include:
• Site 1 – 3250 Airport Blvd (Springdale Mall area)
Led by Mobile Baykeeper
• Site 2 – 321 Bel Air Boulevard (BBVA parking lot)
Led by Alabama Coastal Foundation
• Site 3 – 101 E. Interstate 65 Service Rd S (behind Walmart)
Led by Dog River Clearwater Revival
• Site 4 – 3270 Dauphin St (Wendy's parking lot)
Led by Mobile Bay National Estuary Program
What we encourage volunteers to wear/bring:
1. Comfortable, warm clothing that you do not mind getting a little wet or dirty
2. Your protective mask
3. Boots that can get wet and/or muddy
4. Full water bottle(s)
5. Gloves and/or trash picker
What we will provide:
1. Safety vests
2. Garbage bags
3. Hand sanitizer, bug spray, and sunscreen
4. First aid kit
***Masks are required for check-in and when participants aren’t capable of social distancing.
Event partners include Alabama Coastal Foundation, Dog River Clearwater Revival, Mobile Baykeeper, Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Keep Mobile Beautiful, Partners for Environmental Progress, and Osprey Initiative.
If you have any questions, please contact Mobile United at 251-432-1638.