2023 September 10th: Monroe Avenue Clean-up with Walking For Rochester

Please keep an eye on the weather. Typically, inclement weather on the day results in a postponement. Since this program does not have advance registration we won't be able to contact you with changes

Program Details

Neighbors will gather at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Culver Road to clean up miscellaneous trash and debris along Monroe Avenue down to Field Street. This program is a partnership with Walking For Rochester, Inc. a 501C3 not-for-profit organization. See below for more information.

DATE: Sunday, September 10, 2023

LOCATION: Corner of Culver Road and Monroe Avenue

START TIME: 11:00 AM

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM: One hour only

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE: Open to all. Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an guardian at all times.

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.