All volunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver before the workday. Those under 18 must have a guardian sign.

The clean up is scheduled for 10:00am - 1:00pm. You will be notified about any changes due to weather, staffing, or other concerns via the email you provide at registration. Registration opens at 9:30am.

HCA will provide gloves, trash bags, tools, sunscreen and bug spray.

Please dress in long pants and wear close-toed shoes are required to maintain safety, and bring water.

About The Municipal Farm

As the Blue River makes the last leg of its journey on its way to the Missouri River, it passes through a once industrialized area, now abandoned and polluted. Here, the river has been channelized, and concrete has replaced natural stream banks. Bridges crisscross the river and junk yards, recycling centers, and tow lots sit on the banks of the river here. This area includes residential areas as well. Fifty percent of the Municipal Farm is targeted for habitat restoration (about 2/3 in forest) in a city-adopted plan for integrated ecosystem restoration, agriculture, and recreation.


The Blue River has been altered by the US Army Corps of Engineers to control flooding. The Municipal Farm, owned by the City of Kansas City, Mo., is surrounded by industry and residential neighborhoods struggling with crime, poverty, and environmental challenges. The Municipal Farm is home to urban agriculture, groundwater restoration, and contaminated landfills. The Municipal Farm has been overgrown with invasive species, resulting in a monoculture of understory species displacing native wildlife.

Learn more on HCA's website.