About This Event
Join Heartland Conservation Alliance (HCA) in supporting Renewing the Blue restoration contractor Otto’s Environmental Improvements for a volunteer trash cleanup along the west bank of the Blue River between US Highway 40 and Interstate 70.
Volunteers will collect, bag, and remove trash and debris to help restore natural habitats, improve water quality, and protect the Blue River corridor.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Location: Behind Phillips 66, 6401 E US Highway 40, Kansas City, MO.
Parking: 6501 E US Highway 40. Enter the access road off US Highway 40 and park in the grassy area.
What to Bring: Work gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, and water.
Dumpster Support: My Dumpster Guy and Raptor Recycle and Transfer.
Come help us keep the Blue River clean and healthy!
Participant Qualifications:
You must:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
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If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
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If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
-
Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
-
Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
-
-
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended to protect against bugs.
About This Event
Join Heartland Conservation Alliance (HCA) in supporting Renewing the Blue restoration contractor Otto’s Environmental Improvements for a volunteer trash cleanup along the west bank of the Blue River between US Highway 40 and Interstate 70.
Volunteers will collect, bag, and remove trash and debris to help restore natural habitats, improve water quality, and protect the Blue River corridor.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Location: Behind Phillips 66, 6401 E US Highway 40, Kansas City, MO.
Parking: 6501 E US Highway 40. Enter the access road off US Highway 40 and park in the grassy area.
What to Bring: Work gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, and water.
Dumpster Support: My Dumpster Guy and Raptor Recycle and Transfer.
Come help us keep the Blue River clean and healthy!
Participant Qualifications:
You must:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
-
If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
-
If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
-
Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
-
Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
-
-
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended to protect against bugs.