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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org 65 Fall Litter Sweep (age 11 & up) Help us keep Cary clean and green by volunteering with our annual Fall Litter Sweep at various locations around town. All supplies will be provided. DAVIS DRIVE AREA Community litter cleanup outside Davis Drive Elementary School at 2151 Davis Drive, Cary, NC 27519. Sat Oct 7 8–10 a.m. 029668 CROSSROADS AREA (age 14 & up) Community litter cleanup outside Ashley HomeStore at 1401 Piney Plains Road, Cary, NC 27518. Due to event location, this event is for ages 14 and up. Sat Oct 7 8–10 a.m. 029671 EAST CARY/SE MAYNARD ROAD AREA Community litter cleanup outside East Cary Middle School at 1111 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511. Sat Oct 7 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 029672 WRENN DRIVE AREA (Ages 14 & up) Community litter cleanup outside Wrenn Drive Post Of ce at 150 Wrenn Drive, Cary, NC 27511. Due to location, this event is ages 14 and up. Sat Oct 7 noon–2 p.m. 029670 Trail Maintenance (age 16 & up) If you're looking for volunteer experience, community service, or a conservation for yourself or your group, join forces with the Stevens Nature Center staff to assist with maintenance and improvements to the preserve. Sat Sep 9 10 a.m.–noon 030564 Sat Oct 21 10 a.m.–noon 030566 Sat Nov 11 10 a.m.–noon 030567 Sat Dec 2 10 a.m.–noon 030568 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve FREE! FREE! Compost Giveaway Workshops (age 18 & up) Learn how to recycle your food waste into organic compost through backyard composting. Take a tour of historic Good Hope Farm and learn about organic gardening; program participants will receive three bags of compost, two home guidebooks, and expert Q&A instruction. Open only to Cary residents. Fri Sep 8 noon–1 p.m. 029632 Fri Sep 8 4:30–5:30 p.m. 029633 Sat Sep 9 8:30–9:30 a.m. 029634 Sat Sep 9 10–11 a.m. 029635 Location: Good Hope Farm Fees: $9(R) (1 class) Tree Pruning Workshop (age 18 & up) Learn tips and tricks from an expert to keep your trees healthy while pruning. Please bring your own pruning shears if possible. This class is at Heater Park located at 400 S West St., Cary, NC 27511. Sat Dec 2 2–3 p.m. 029845 (1 class) Volunteer Opportunities Wild ower Watering Club (age 2– 5 w/caregiver) Spend quality time with your preschooler outside while instilling the importance of volunteering. This club assists Hemlock Bluffs staff with watering the native wild ower gardens. Parent or caregiver attends with child. Tue Sep 12 10–11 a.m. 030570 Tue Sep 26 10–11 a.m. 030571 Tue Oct 24 10–11 a.m. 030572 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Good Hope Farm Monthly Volunteer Workday (age 11 & up) Volunteer at Good Hope Farm to help with weeding, watering, and general garden maintenance in the veggie and wild ower gardens. Bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes; hat, sunscreen, and bug spray recommended. Those 14 and younger must bring a parent or guardian. Sat Sep 16 9–11 a.m. 029661 Sat Oct 21 9–11 a.m. 029664 Sat Nov 18 9–11 a.m. 029663 Sat Dec 16 9–11 a.m. 029665 Location: Good Hope Farm FREE! FREE! FREE! Citizen Advocates are ready to help you navigate Cary's many services. Simply dial 311 or (919) 469-4000 if outside Cary Limits. CONTACTING CARY? IT'S AS EASY AS DIALING 311 carync.gov/311