Each year, AMPAS helps to clean up our lovely city by partnering with the city! This is a city-wide cleanup effort to pick up trash and debris. This is a great chance to get outdoors and do something good for the community. For more details about the event see the Cleanup Columbia webpage at como.gov. Bags, gloves, and safety equipment will be provided and a location will be assigned to us (we will try to make it close to the University).

In order to provide enough supplies for everyone, AMPAS must have a rough count of how many people our group will have. Please fill out this form by April 7 to let us know you want to participate.

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Where: MU Recreation Field - Hinkson Creek Trail

Meeting point: RP 10 Parking lot (Mu Research Reactor, 1513 Research Park Dr, Columbia, MO 65203)

What: Cleaning up trash around Columbia ~ 2 hours

FAQs

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes! You will be doing a lot of walking and bending over.
Wear the provided gloves, and the provided safety vest if you are working along a roadway!

What do I bring?

Water bottle if you prefer
Supplies will be provided for you — gloves, bags, and vests for those working along a roadway.

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