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About
Hosted by Clean Memphis and Overton Park Conservancy, RiverRoots Festival
celebrates water, trees, and sustainability. Come join us for a fun afternoon filled
with engaging educational activities for both the young and young at heart. Connect
with local organizations working to make Memphis a cleaner, greener city. Plus, enjoy
giveaways! This is a free event open to the public.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Fun, educational activities for children and adults
200+ native trees will be given away with planting instructions
Reusable water bottle giveaway courtesy of Clean Memphis and EPA.
These are the organizations, agencies, and businesses that will be joining us:
Wolf River Conservancy
Nonconnah Creek Conservancy
Overton Park Conservancy
Memphis Storm Water
Protect Our Aquifer
Literacy Mid South
Memphis City Beautiful
Boshi Botanicals
The Compost Fairy
The Works
TN Urban Forestry Council
We need your help! Please see specific opportunities/shifts below for more details.
THANK YOU!
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Shifts (12)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREE DAY PREP- Tree Sorting at The Agricenter | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 Big Red Barn | Volunteers will help sort and label trees. | 1/10 | Over |
| TREE DAY PREP- Tree Sorting at The Agricenter | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 Big Red Barn | Volunteers will help sort and label trees. | 1/10 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREE DAY PREP- Tree Sorting at The Agricenter | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 Big Red Barn | Volunteers will help sort and label trees. | 0/10 | Over |
| TREE DAY PREP - Tree Sorting at Agricenter | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 Big Red Barn | Volunteers will help sort and label tree seedlings. | 3/10 | Over |
1 - 8 of 8 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETUP | 9:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Street parking as well as parking lot next to playground and pavilion | Setup volunteers will help with various tasks, including helping partner organizations unload their supplies, setting up signage, etc. | 3/3 | Over |
| Book Giveaway Support - Shift 1 | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Greensward across from Overton Bark | Volunteers will help with a book giveaway! | 3/3 | Over |
| Tree Giveaway Support Shift 1 | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Greensward across from Overton Bark | Volunteers will help with the tree giveaway. | 3/3 | Over |
| Zero Waste Station Managers - 1st shift | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 There is parking along the street as well as the parking lot next to the playground and pavilion. | Zero Waste Station Managers will help attendees and park goers sort any trash between landfill, compost, and recycling. This is a great opportunity to teach folks how to sort waste in a more sustainable way. There will be two ZW Station Managers per station divided into two 2-hour shifts. | 6/6 | Over |
| Book Giveaway Support - Shift 2 | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Greensward across from Overton Bark | Volunteers will help with a book giveaway! | 3/3 | Over |
| Tree Giveaway Support Shift 2 | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Greensward across from Overton Bark | Volunteers will help with a tree giveaway! | 2/3 | Over |
| Zero Waste Station Managers - 2nd Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 There is street parking as well as a parking lot next to the playground and pavilion. | Zero Waste Station Managers will help attendees and park goers sort any trash between landfill, compost, and recycling. This is a great opportunity to teach folks how to sort waste in a more sustainable way. There will be two ZW Station Managers per station divided into two 2-hour shifts. | 6/6 | Over |
| BREAKDOWN | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Old Forest Lane Memphis, Tennessee 38104 There is street parking as well as a parking lot next to the playground and pavilion. | Breakdown volunteers will help us load up all event supplies and break down tables, tents, etc. | 3/3 | Over |
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