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South End Rail Trail Cleanup & Volunteer Appreciation Social
Help keep South End clean at the Rail Trail Cleanup on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Volunteers will meet at New Bern Light Rail Station, then walk in small groups at their own pace to collect litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets.
Registration is free, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful will provide all cleanup supplies. The event welcomes families and pets and takes place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule
- 10–11 a.m.: Register at New Bern Light Rail Station, 129 New Bern Street, Charlotte, NC 28203.
- 10 a.m.–noon: Clean up the Rail Trail and nearby streets.
- Noon–1 p.m.: Volunteer Appreciation Social at Wooden Robot Brewery.
All times are Eastern. Volunteers age 21 and older receive a complimentary drink ticket and a raffle ticket for a chance to win more than 40 prizes from local business sponsors.
The event is presented by U.S. Bank, South End, CLT and South End Social, with corporate sponsor Skufca Law.
The final cleanup of the fall is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, with its volunteer social at HopFly Brewing Co.