Big Meadows: Autumn Ash and Trash Bash

Please join Shenandoah National Park’s Volunteer Program staff for a special “Autumn Ash & Trash Bash” work session at Big Meadows Picnic Grounds to help get our high-use visitor areas ready for the busy fall season.

Volunteers will gather at 10am for a welcome briefing and orientation, divide into teams of at least three, teams will each get a set of tools and supplies, and will spend approximately 3 hours on two very important maintenance tasks: removing ash from park designated fire rings and grills, disassembling visitor-made fire pits, and picking up trash. We will take two 15-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and a 30-minute lunch break at 12pm.

Volunteers should pack a lunch and water bottle as well as wear pants, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Volunteers do not need any special skills or equipment. A Shenandoah National Park volunteer leader will provide guidance and all supplies and equipment needed.

After applying, volunteers will receive an email that their application has been tentatively accepted and should then expect to receive an email with more details within ten days of the scheduled event date.