The Poplar Creek Greenway cleanup welcomes volunteers on June 8

Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and partners Clinch Valley Trails Alliance and Greenways Oak Ridge are sponsoring the fourth annual litter cleanup and hike from 9 a.m. to June 8 on the East Fork Poplar Creek Greenway.

This wonderful new trail, developed by CVTA and Greenways Oak Ridge, was recently completed along the banks of East Fork Poplar Creek in west Oak Ridge. The trail winds through a beautiful riparian forest along the creek, a TCWP news release said.

This trail is subject to occasional flooding and help is needed to remove trash left behind by the water. There are also lots of old tires and other debris that have washed up from places upstream. TCWP and CVTA will provide plastic bags and some lifting tools for participants. Bring gloves and wear water/mud proof shoes.

The group plans to start at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Oak Ridge Turnpike. They will cover up to a mile downstream and possibly some upstream if there is time. Park near the Boys & Girls Club, just off the Oak Ridge Turnpike.

For more information, contact Jimmy Groton at 865-805-9908 or [email protected].

This article originally appeared on the Knoxville News Sentinel: Poplar Creek Greenway cleanup welcomes volunteers June 8