FREE CARABINER, FREE T-SHIRT, FREE DRINK COOZY SAT. 3/26/11

[CAPTAIN ALEVE]

Hot Springs Creek, an urban jewel of a Class III run, is getting a spring cleaning on Saturday, March 26; meet me at the cleanup headquarters by 9:00 A.M. (see info and map below) to qualify for the freebies. I will take a group to the section that we paddle and show you the access points and the big rapids and the lines through them. This creek is an excellent step up from Class II runs like the Cadron and the Caddo, not real difficult, but plenty entertaining. There's not much trash in the creek so we will also trim some brush. Bring some loppers to trim some of the face slapping branches. A small hand saw may also be useful; I'll have a chain saw in my truck in case we find any deadfalls. You are never more than a few feet away from a road on this creek (handy for chain saw work), but it feels like you are out in the wilds when you paddle it. Be prepared to get your feet wet, so bring some shoes to change into. IF IT HAS RAINED (not in the forecast), BRING YOUR BOAT AND WE WILL PADDLE THIS TWO MILE CREEK. Arrive early to be sure they don't run out of free T-shirts!

The Great American Greenway Clean up

On March 26th the second annual Great American Greenway Clean up will take place all along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, and nearby roads. This event is a joint project with the Friends of the Parks, Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Dept., and the Hot Springs Sanitation Dept. Over a hundred volunteers are expected to come out to clean up as an official part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. The first one hundred volunteers to check in at the clean up HQ at the New Farmers Market will receive a special free T shirt! The Clean up will start at 9:00 am and keep going through noon, there will be free gloves, bags, and loan of grabbers for the volunteers. Come on out and show your civic pride all along this very special area of Hot Springs, the Hot Springs Greenway Trail.

Mindy Porter
Mid-America Science Museum
Director of Informal Learning
500 Mid America Blvd
Hot Springs AR 71913
501-767-3461 x13
fax 501-767-1170
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Info passed on by Captain Aleve, alias Mike Coogan

Map - Cleanup HQ is at Orange and Broadway:

[CAPTAIN ALEVE]

There's a chance of rain in the forecast, so be prepared for damp weather. If enough rain falls, be prepared to paddle! I will show you the lines, film you, help shuttle, and help rescue you. I won't be able to paddle due to a ruptured disc.

The event takes place rain or shine.

Captain Aleve, alias Mike Coogan