Volunteers Needed to Help Clean Up the Lake

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Sign up to volunteer for the cleanup event by filling out the form below. Groups must register individually.

After the event, join us for an after-party at Ames Farm Inn in Gilford with food and a prize raffle!

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or donating raffle items, contact jhaight@winnipesaukee.org

List of Team Leads and Suggested Cleanup Locations  

Map of Team Leads and Suggested Cleanup Locations

Map of All Public Winnipesaukee Access Sites

Sign Up to Volunteer

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Schedule of Events

9:00 am: Meet your Team Lead at your designated spot to sign in, fill out the waiver and pick up a supply bag and your t-shirt. We will have water and snacks in each bag, as well as trash bags and gloves.

9:15 am to 11:30 am: Volunteers depart the meeting point with their supply bags and head to their access site(s) to help clean up trash. There will be designated drop points (TBD) for each bag of trash depending upon your location.

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Volunteers are welcome to join us at Ames Farm Inn (2800 Lake Shore Road, Gilford) for the after party with free food and a raffle!

You can call or text the LWA Hotline at 603-619-8703 with questions on the day of the event.

Safety Guidelines

Volunteering for a trash cleanup event is a rewarding and fun experience for all ages, but there are some safety rules and guidelines that everyone should follow to make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone involved. Ticks are most active in the spring, but can be found in Fall too! Consider bringing bug spray, wearing appropriate clothing (light-colored/long shirts/pants), and most importantly make sure you do a “tick-check” as soon as you are home!

DO be prepared to participate safely:

  • Wear a safety vest (if you have one and are in a high-traffic area)
  • Wear closed-toe shoes
  • Bring a litter/trash grabber (if you have one)
  • Bring a phone or camera to document what you clean up!
  • Share to Facebook/Instagram with the hashtag #2024WinniCleanUp

DO NOT pick up hazardous items such as:

  • Weapons
  • Broken Glass
  • Closed or sealed buckets/drums
  • Medical waste (hazard bags, needles, etc.)
  • Dead animals
  • ANYTHING that you feel unsafe or uncomfortable handling

Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors!