Sept 18–19, 2026

Volunteer
Weekend

Join us for a volunteer weekend focused on giving the park a facelift before the fall event season. We'll spend two days cleaning up and refreshing the Rec Center's ground material — plus staining fence boards, sprucing up the garden beds, and cleaning up the conex exteriors.

Sep 18–19
One Weekend · 9–5 Daily
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Projects on the List
Why We're Doing This

A Fresh Look Before the Fall Rush

Our grounds take a beating over a busy season. Before the fall event calendar fills up, we're pulling together a volunteer crew to give the park a facelift — starting with a full cleanup and refresh of the Rec Center's ground material.

One weekend, one crew, and a whole lot of elbow grease. Pitch in for a day or the full weekend and leave your mark on the spaces every MERUS visitor sees.

Refreshing the Rec Center grounds with a mini skid steer
What You'll Do

The Facelift Checklist

No experience required — just a willingness to work. We'll match you to jobs that fit your skills, from rakes to paintbrushes.

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Main Focus

Rec Center Ground Material Refresh

The big one for the weekend: clearing out, regrading, and refreshing the Rec Center's ground material so it's clean, level, and event-ready for fall.

— Plus, if we've got the crew —
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Stain the Fence Boards

Sand, prep, and stain the fence boards so they're weather-ready and looking sharp heading into the season.

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Fix Up the Garden Beds

Weed and replant the garden beds to bring some color and order back to the grounds.

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Clean the Conex Exteriors

Wash down and tidy up the conex container exteriors so they look crisp and cared-for.

The Payoff

What You Get for Giving Back

Volunteering at MERUS isn't just good karma — you'll leave with real perks and a whole lot of new friends.

Free Primitive Camping

Camp on us for every night you volunteer.

Lunch Provided

Market Street catered sandwiches served each work day — we've got you fed.

$75 Lodging Coupon / Day

Earn a $75 lodging credit for each day you volunteer.

Free MERUS Volunteer Hat

Wear your trail cred with an exclusive volunteer hat.

A Stronger Community

Meet the crew and the regulars who make MERUS what it is.

Bragging Rights

Point to the fence you stained or the garden beds you planted every time you visit the park.

Good to know:Check in and out with the volunteer lead each day so we can log your hours. One volunteer day = seven hours on the ground.
Event Details

Mark Your Calendar

Join us September 18–19, 2026. Work runs 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day — come for one day or both. Sign up ahead so we can plan crews, meals, and camping.

Questions? Email info@merusadventure.com or call (806) 944-5393.