Join us for Love a Park Day at Leslie Park on Thursday, October 23, from 3–5 pm! Volunteers will help weed around the swing set area and baseball dugouts so families and players can enjoy safe, well-kept spaces. What to expect: Tasks include pulling weeds, bending, squatting, and using hand tools Some off-trail walking over uneven or sloped ground may be needed Possible natural hazards: poison ivy, thorny plants, ticks, and stinging insects What to wear/bring: Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes A reusable water bottle Weather-appropriate layers Tools and gloves will be provided (you’re welcome to bring your own gloves) Why Leslie Park? At 38 acres, Leslie Park offers playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and trail connections to Black Pond Woods. Your volunteer time helps keep these amenities safe, inviting, and enjoyable for all. Register: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nap/event/baf0f7e3-d921-4024-b34c-6f5ba79dfe6d Email me at apontean@umich.edu or text me at 732-673-8513 with a photo/description of what you did to get credit!