Canton’s annual River Day event will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Floodin Park, located on Saltz Road at Morton Taylor Road. The event will take place rain or shine and volunteers of all ages including residents, students, and scout troops are encouraged to participate.
Activities at Flodin Park will include River Day Activities: River cleaning and planting, invasive plant removal guided nature tours, a children’s bird house building tent and wildlife exhibits. Volunteers should come dressed for the weather, jeans and boots are recommended. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring gardening tools from home, make sure they are clearly labeled with your name and address on it.
Registration will begin promptly at 8 a.m., scout troops planning to participate need to call Canton’s Engineering Services Division in advance at 394-5150, so the proper number of badges/patches can be ordered. Please note, volunteers will be provided with a River Day T-shirt, breakfast and a small lunch on a first-come, first-served basis.
Although Flodin Park will be the main site, Canton is looking for interested Homeowners Associations to gather volunteers to help clean drains and streams that run through their neighborhoods. If your neighborhood has a stream in need of help, please call Engineering Services at 394-5150 by April 1 to set up a meeting. During the meeting, Canton staff will show you how to assist with managing log jams and fallen trees, debris removal, planting and other earth-friendly enhancements.
River Day is hosted by Canton's Public Works Division and sponsored by Friends of the Rouge. For more information on River Day or to pre-register for the event call 394-5150.
