Global Recycling : Tire Cleanup & Conservation Volunteer

Global Recycling Day with Story County Conservation & Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Join INHF and Story County Conservation for a workday at a current protection project near Cambridge. While it will be some time before the area is open to the public, lending a hand now will provide a jumpstart on its journey to becoming a county park.

The day's task is not for the lighthearted! We’ll be removing a large number of discarded tires along the Skunk River so they can be appropriately recycled.

• Bending, kneeling and lifting will be involved.
• Tires may be partially buried in the ground, and a variety of hand tools may be needed to dig them out.
• Terrain can be uneven. Volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level.
• Please arrive early to park and check-in.
• Instructions will be provided onsite.

Needed attire & equipment

• Sturdy, closed‑toe shoes or hiking boots
• Long pants and layers. You may be working around thorny plants so sturdy clothes that can withstand rips (or you don't mind ripping) are encouraged.
• Work gloves (Leather is best - we'll have some extras if needed)
• Water bottle
• Feel free to bring other desired items like a hiking stick, binoculars, field guide and/or camera, if you like!
• The worksite is a short walk from the parking area.
• Parking is TBD, depending on soil conditions. We will send a detailed email leading up to the event.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early.
• You will be asked to acknowledge a liability waiver when you register

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

The 247‑acre Cambridge Tract property is a key puzzle piece in the corridor of protection along the South Skunk River Greenbelt. The area consists of diverse bottom land timber, oxbow wetlands, river frontage, and restorable lands slated for prairie reconstructions. The area will eventually be open for public hunting and other activities, following the completion of the fundraising.