Day of Caring Cemetery Clean-up

Get Connected Icon Happens On May 21, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9am-3pm

Description

The Day of Caring Cemetery Clean-Up brings volunteers together to honor those who came before us. Community members, families, civic groups, and local businesses work side by side to restore and protect a sacred public space.  

During this event, volunteers:

  • Remove litter and debris • Trim overgrown grass and brush • Refresh mulch and planting beds • Document damaged monuments for follow-up repair.

 This effort improves safety, preserves history, and strengthens community pride. It also teaches respect for legacy, service, and stewardship.   Participants receive a brief safety orientation and preservation guidance before work begins. All tools and cleaning supplies are provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear work gloves, sturdy shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Details

Get Connected Icon Q: County
A: Monroe
Get Connected Icon Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: Yes
Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 10 and 150.
Get Connected Icon Register by May 1, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Weather Plan 1. Monitoring • Check forecast 72 hours prior • Review radar morning of event • Final decision by 6:00 AM 2. Postpone If: • Lightning within 10 miles • Heavy rain or flooding • Winds above 25 mph • Ice or unsafe ground • Heat index above 100°F 3. Communication • Notify volunteers by text and email • Post update on website and social media • Update signage at cemetery entrances 4. If Weather Develops On Site • Stop work immediately • Move volunteers to vehicles or shelter • Resume only after 30 minutes without thunder 5. Light Rain Adjustment • Limit work to litter pickup • Avoid slopes Safety comes first. Protect people, preserve the grounds, and communicate early.

Location

Get Connected Icon 1133 Mount Hope Ave
Rochester, NY  14620