AFI Oklahoma, Illinois River Cleanup - Park Hill, OK
Event Start Date: 6/27/2026 8:00 AM
Event End Date: 6/27/2026 1:00 PM
Timezone: CDT
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OK AFI Illinois River Clean Up — Park Hill, OK
Join the Oklahoma Armed Forces Initiative, the Oklahoma Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership for a community river clean up along one of Oklahoma's most beloved waterways.
The Illinois River is a 145-mile tributary of the Arkansas River flowing through the Ozark Mountains of Northeastern Oklahoma — the best stream in the state for float trips and renowned for recreational floating, canoeing, and fishing. With that popularity comes a real problem: waste. As conservationists, it's our job to help fix it. Come spend five hours making a genuine difference for the public lands and waters we all share.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Location: Horseshoe Bend Public Use Area Park Hill, OK 74451 GPS: 35.82191°N, 94.90346°W
Cost: Free
Directions
From Tahlequah, take Highway 62 south until it meets Highway 82 (approximately 2 miles). Turn onto Highway 82 and continue south toward Keys (approximately 4 miles). Turn left on E Horseshoe Bend Rd and follow it directly into the public use area (approximately 5.5 miles).
What to Bring
- Work gloves
- Appropriate footwear for riverbank terrain
Garbage bags, other equipment, beverages, and snacks will be provided by AFI.
Who Can Attend
This event is open to all who wish to attend. Come out and support the Members of our Military Community right here in Oklahoma
You do not need to be a BHA member to attend.
Questions?
Contact Oklahoma AFI Email: OKAFI@backcountryhunters.org