Support Event

Earth Month: Rooted In Service with Durand Eastman Beach

April 19, 2025

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Rochester Platoon

Event overview

Join The Mission Continues as we partner with the Seneca Park Zoo for their annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach!

Last year, this event removed over 340 lbs of trash with 109 volunteers - this year we can do even better! This is your chance to experience the camaraderie and teamwork from working alongside veterans and community members. Whether you’re a veteran or not, you’ll gain a unique perspective on service as we all unite to give back to our communities. Through your efforts, you'll help foster a sense of purpose, connection, and growth among those who have served our country.

Report for duty in your community and be part of something bigger.

Please dress for the weather and bring water. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided. All ages are welcome!

There is an opportunity to assist with event breakdown at the zoo after the beach cleanup. Any volunteers who support that are able to explore the zoo once the breakdown is complete!

When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Durand Eastman Beach, Lot A (1342 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14622)

Please also register on the partner's website to sign the participant waiver: https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/earth-day-clean-up/

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Handicap Parking available

What to Bring

Water and a smile!

Inclement Weather

CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of Under 0 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

April 19, 2025

Time

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Durand Beach

1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Durand Eastman Beach, Lot A
1342 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14622

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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