Hurricane Creek Cleanup 24

 Hurricane Creek Cleanup 24

is only 3 days away!

Please join us for the annual Hurricane Creek Cleanup this Saturday, Apr 20 for a fun day on one of Tuscaloosa's Crown Jewels, Hurricane Creek.

We've been doing this for 32 years and have the distinct honor of being the longest consecutive, rain or shine cleanups in Alabama. 

There is a slight chance for isolated showers but that only makes it cooler. We will open the gate around 08:15 and start registration for the event. If you'd like to participate in the paddle trip you must show up around 08:30 for sign up and safety briefing. I can't stress enough how beautiful the creek is right now.

There is a lot going on around town that day including several cleanups. Please consider coming to the creek even if it's for a short time. I will have free tickets to the Debbie Bond Blues Band performance at Druid City Brewing set for Monday, Earth day. Debbie and her crew are fresh home from a tour in Europe. Come out and help us welcome her home to Druid City. The first 50 people at the event and want one will get one tickets in appreciation for your help!

This was last year. Let's do it again. 

Hurricane Creek Cleanup 24

 Mark your calendar!

Hurricane Creek Cleanup 24

April 20, 2024

I can't believe it's that time of year again but boy howdy am I glad. The Friends of Hurricane Creek have been putting on this cleanup for 32 years consecutivly. It is the longest running public cleanup in Alabama and this year is going to be another winner.

The Creek is in Full Bloom!

Of all of the wildflowers we have on Hurricane Creek, this one has to be my favorite. The Alabama Azalea is a white flower with one yellow tongue making it stand out when seen. 

 

This subspecies of Azalea grows in the higher elevations in woodland cover. Like my front yard. This is what I see every morning from my kitchen.

They come in several colors and can be found all over the creek.

After the Azaleas comes the Mountain Laurel. These beauties stretch from here all the way up to the Pennsylvania streams. We are so fortunate to have all of this here at our disposal

With that said, I am predicting one of the prettiest cleanups in recent memory! All of these and many others will be in full bloom and on display for those who can join us.

The family-friendly outdoor event is open to people of all ages, although guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are welcome to join for any duration of the cleanup. Volunteers will pick up trash in the Hurricane Creek watershed starting at 9 AM and hamburgers and hot dogs will be served starting at 12 PM. An optional canoe-based component of the cleanup will depart at 8:30AM, and the rest of the volunteers will remove litter from land near the creek. 

Come see us here.