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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MLK Cleanup at Sligo Creek Trail - From Colesville Rd to Wayne Ave

Black and white photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He leans forward and has his hands in front of him with interlocking fingers. He looks off to the side in thought. Text reads: MLK Day. Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek in celebrating MLK Day through at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife.

  • Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
  • All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.
  • Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.
  • Walk-in volunteering is available for adults and their families.
  • This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.

We’ll send cleanup details and weather updates to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

Cleanup Leader: Carrie Noel-Nosbaum, Sligo Steward Volunteer / Carrie It Away LLC

We will meet at the parking lot just north (towards Colesville) of Three Oaks Drive. As always, gloves, bags, grabbers (and neon vests for those who work along the road) will be provided. However, if you have your own gloves, etc., please do bring them! Please bring water and dress for the weather. Looking forward to seeing you! Feel free to share and join!

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

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Time:
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location:
Three Oaks Drive & Sligo Creek Pkwy, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Links:
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Sligo Creek Trail and Bridge – 2017

Sligo Creek Trail