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April 5, 2016
Contact: Genevieve Nowak (Belle Isle Conservancy), 313-334-7053
Volunteers needed for Belle Isle Park's annual spring cleanup April 23
 Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves in celebration of Earth Day at Belle Isle Park's annual spring cleanup Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will rake leaves and remove trash and debris from the Detroit island park.
Those helping are asked to check in at 8 a.m. at the Flynn Pavilion where they'll receive site assignments. (The Flynn Pavilion is located just east of the casino, near the intersection of Picnic Way and Loiter Way, as shown on this map.)
Volunteers should dress for the weather (wear work boots and gloves) and, if possible, bring lawn rakes or any other preferred tools. Following cleanup, the Belle Isle Conservancy will (from noon to 1 p.m. at the Flynn Pavilion) provide refreshments as a thank you to participants.
The spring cleanup, coordinated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservancy, provides an opportunity for individuals, families and groups to contribute to the beautification of Belle Isle. Certificates for earned community service credit will be distributed on site.
Volunteers are not required to have a Recreation Passport to enter the park during the event, although Recreation Passports will be available for purchase during event registration at the Flynn Pavilion.
Groups of 15 or more are asked to pre-register by contacting Genevieve Nowak at nowakg@belleisleconservancy.org or 313-334-7053. For more information about the cleanup event, visit www.belleisleconservancy.org.
About the Belle Isle Conservancy
The Belle Isle Conservancy‘s mission is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever. In February 2014, historic Belle Isle joined Michigan’s expansive, award-winning park system as Michigan’s 102nd state park. The Belle Isle Conservancy is responsible for generating substantial funds for improvement projects and cultural programs throughout the island. For more information about Belle Isle Conservancy, visit www.belleisleconservancy.org.
To learn more about the park, visit Belleislepark.org. The DNR encourages Belle Isle partners and others talking about the island park's revitalization to share their news via Twitter @MichiganDNR and @BelleIsle_Park using the hashtag #AllinforBelleIsle.
Inside Michigan’s Great Outdoors subscribers are always the first to know about reservation opportunities, state park events and other outdoor happenings. Visit www.michigan.gov/dnr to subscribe.
Learn more about how the Recreation Passport gains you access to Michigan state parks and more at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.
/Note to editors: An accompanying photo showing volunteers cleaning up at Belle Isle Park is available below for download.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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