October 14th, 2026, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Meeting: First parking lot on Frank Beinder Way Event Description: Join Sustainable Selkirk on October 14th, 2026 for the FIRST EVER biannual cleanup of Frank Beinder Way as part of Selkirk College's new participation in the City of Castlegar's Adopt A Road Program. We hope you will join us on this beautiful early-fall afternoon to steward our beautiful landbase! Safety hazards: wildlife, slips, trips, falls, exposure to harsh weather, overhead hazards, exposure to hazardous or sharp litter, insects and bees (bring an EpiPen if you have allergies). Risk mitigation: Participants must take part in a safety tailgate meeting, sign the release of liability waiver below, and follow these safety measures: • Do not pick up sharp or hazardous objects with bare hands. Use work gloves or an extended reach aid. Sharps must be disposed of in a separate bucket from other trash. • Stick to the group and not wander off alone. • Refrain from scaling extremely steep slopes to retrieve litter. • One or more volunteers will be tasked with identifying potential hazards during the event, i.e., keeping an eye out for wildlife. • A first aid kit will be on site. All participants should be aware of who is carrying it at any given time. • Bring personal protective equipment (PPE) including closed toed shoes, sun hat, work gloves, and dress for the weather (layers). • Bring water, snacks, and any medications they may require in the case of a medical emergency. • If moving through the brush, participants are advised to make loud noises to deter wildlife.