Omaha and Council Bluffs Missouri River Cleanup
Schedule
Sat May 17 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park | Council Bluffs, IA
MRR is hosting a cleanup out of Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park to clean up Omaha and Council Bluff's reach of the Big Muddy!Registration opens March 17th - https://bit.ly/omaha-cb-2025
--Cleanup Date--
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
--Cleanup Times--
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Sign-in for pre-registered volunteers begin at 8:45AM. NOTE: If you arrive later than 10AM, it may not be possible to get you on a boat during the morning. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
--Cleanup Headquarters--
Tom Hanafan Rivers Edge Park - Council Bluffs, IA
--What we're doing--
Boats will ferry teams of volunteers to locations along the Missouri River for a couple hours to gather trash for later disposal. Volunteers that would rather work on land should let us know that when you register online.
--What you get--
Volunteers will receive a free Big Muddy boat ride, t-shirt, reusable water bottle, and lunch! Lunch will be served to all volunteers as you return to the boat ramp. Allergy-friendly options will be available for folks. Please include dietary requests in your online registration so we make sure to have something for you! Trash pickup materials and a life jacket will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own well-fitted life jackets!
--What to bring--
Dress in layers for changing weather conditions. Wear work-appropriate clothing. Long pants are strongly recommended as weeds and poison ivy can be thick. Sturdy shoes or boots are required; no flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed on boats. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks to tide you over until lunch.
--Event Extras--
When you return to the boat ramp, there will be a handful of activities you can participate in:
- Trash Contest - make sure to bring your best trash find back with you to compete for a prize. Get creative! You and others will put your finds up against each other and the crowd will decide which one is the best. There will be numerous prizes.
- Missouri River Explorer Badge Program - designed for ages 5 to 18. The badge is gained upon the completion of the Activity Card, which includes participation in activities and events that fall under the three tenets of the river. Explore, Learn and Protect. Stop by the booth to earn your badge!
- Clean Rivers Start at Home - a new program geared to give you actionable items to take home with you after a day of stewardship to reduce your plastic use!
--Directions--
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park - 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Google Pin: https://bit.ly/hanafan-river-park
From the South (Kansas City)-
From Kansas City, take I-29 North and follow to Council Bluffs
Take exit 53A from I-29 North for 9th Ave towards Harrah’s Blvd/Riverboat Casino
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 9th Ave/Harrah’s Blvd (0.2 miles)
Turn right onto Harrah’s Blvd (0.3 miles)
Turn right onto River Edge Service Rd (about 85ft)
You will have you take another right to stay on River Edge Service Rd (0.7 miles)
The parking will be on your right (follow the Missouri River Relief signs)
From the West (Omaha)-
From I-480 E, use the right lane to merge onto I-29 S toward Kansas City
Right after merging onto I-29 S, take exit 53A towards 9th Ave/Harrah’s Blvd/Riverboat Casino
Turn right onto 9th Ave/Harrah’s Blvd (0.2 miles)
Turn right onto Harrah’s Blvd (0.3 miles)
Turn right onto River Edge Service Rd (about 85ft)
You will have you take another right to stay on River Edge Service Rd (0.7 miles)
The parking will be on your right (follow the Missouri River Relief signs)
Where is it happening?
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, Missouri River,Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
