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Scouts and their Troops are invited to participate in the 2026 “Wilderness Park Paddle and Clean-up” on Sunday, October 11th from 1pm-4pm. 

This event is sponsored by UNL’s Outdoor Adventures in partnership with the “Friends of Wilderness Park.”   Scouts can log their service hours for the “Scouting for Clean Waterways” and America 250 recognition. SCW Home | Scouting America

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What is provided?

• Canoes/Kayaks and paddles
• Lifejackets
• Reusable river trash bags
• Gloves
• Snacks and Drinks following the cleanup!

How will we do this cleanup? You will be assigned to a team, some of which are on the river paddling and others that are on land.  This all depends on how high the stream is, and how much trash we see on the surrounding land.  Meet at Wilderness Park’s Old Cheney Parking lot for check-in and team assignment.

Safety Afloat. If Troops are assigned to an afloat work crew, Scout leaders must follow Safety Afloat guidelines and have a Safety Afloat-trained leader present (one trained adult for every 10 Scouts).  See Scouting Safely-Safety Afloat for more guidance: Safety Afloat | Scouting America

For any questions or concerns, contact Josie Lahm at jlahm3@huskers.unl.edu or 402-277-0527