NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The Friends of the Muscatatuck River Society (FMRS) is sponsoring the 19th Annual Fall River “Shady” Sweep on Saturday, October 1, in memory of founder Dan Shade.
Volunteers can walk along its bank or canoe sections of the Muscatatuck River (must provide your own watercraft) and collect trash while contributing positively to the environment and community.
Everyone is welcome and all are encouraged to dress in clothing appropriate for outdoor work and relative to the current weather conditions.
A brief safety instruction, equipment distribution, and group location assignments will be held before going to the river sweep locations.
Participants will conclude at noon at the County Highway Garage, near Jennings County Fairgrounds to dispose of any refuse collected. A free lunch will be provided from food donated by local businesses, according to FMRS. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
