2023 July 30th: Monroe Avenue Clean-up with Walking For Rochester

The precise details associated with the activity will be confirmed as we get closer to the date.

Program Details

Neighbors will gather at a predetermined location on Monroe Avenue to clean up miscellaneous trash and debris along Monroe Avenue between Field Street and Highland Avenue. This program is a partnership with Walking For Rochester, Inc. a 501C3 not-for-profit organization. See below for more information.

NOTE: THE DATE AND TIME OF THIS ACTIVITY CHANGED DUE TO EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS UPDATED.

NEW DATE: Sunday, July 30, 2023

START TIME: 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Corner of Shepard Street and Monroe Avenue

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM: One hour

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE: Open to all

This program is free and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of UMNA to participate.

Background

The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association has established a pilot program and partnership with Walking For Rochester, Inc. (an IRS registered 501-C3 not-for-profit) to help keep Monroe Avenue free of debris and litter throughout the warm weather months. If the 2023 pilot is successful UMNA will support the program for the full 2024 season.

About Walking For Rochester

Walking For Rochester logo

Walking For Rochester supports community clean ups from April through September (or longer depending on weather conditions). The goal is to constantly clean up litter all over Rochester all season long. The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is partnering with Walking For Rochester to keep Monroe Avenue clean for the remainder of this season. Walking For Rochester provides all the equipment for this family-friendly activity. No need to RSVP. On the day of the event You will be asked speak to the Walking For Rochester event coordinator stationed at the event location before you pick up litter. Look out for Walking For Rochester signs and the check-in table. It is important to check in so you can learn more about litter safety, and so you can earn a chance to win a prizes from one of our local partners. With safety in mind, Walking For Rochester will ask all volunteers to sign a waiver at every event. Remember that in New York State any volunteer under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at least 18 years old.

Photos from this activity