1) Environmental Project Volunteering at Tama Zoo – Cutting down bamboo grass, Repairing/making hiking course stairs
(Cancelled in case of 70% or more chance of rain) 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Cost: FREE
We meet at 9:30AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s Station (Tama Dobutsukoen).
Take the 8:47AM Keio Line Semi-express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:21AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:25 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:28AM.
If you would like to participate, please inform David by April 5 (Thursday) so that we can get volunteer insurance. If you join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
2) Part 1 River Clean Up
We will gather at Minami Sunamachi Station outside of EXIT 3 (after going through the Chiba side ticket gate) at 12:00noon. At about 12:10 we will walk about 10-12 minutes to the Arakawa River, and from about 12:30 we will begin picking up trash along the river bank heading in the direction of Tokyo Bay. Then, we will return to the bridge area for a picnic and a some play, e.g., frisbees, tossing some balls, etc.
Part 2 Picnic
From about 3:30 we will set up our picnic area and from about 4:00pm have an early dinner picnic next to the river while the sun is still out. All food and drinks will be provided for the picnic. Admission Y1,000 to cover the cost of food and drinks (+Y500 or Y1,500 for people drinking beer, wine or chuhai.) We should finish up between 5:00pm and 5:30pm.
If you will attend the picnic, PLEASE send a reservation directly to James by e-mail at yaesukita@gmail.com as he has to prepare the food and drinks for the number of people who will attend the event.
Bring gloves and appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather, generally older clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Rubber boots will not be needed for this river bank area as it is paved with most of trash right next to the paved area.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time. If you have any questions please message me and if there is any problem finding us on the day of the event call my cell phone 090*1847*5075. In the case of any significant rain this event will be cancelled. If any doubt, check this page on the morning of the event.
