Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Fishers

Fishers offers a free recycling day at Billericay Park for residents on September 27, where electronics, household items, and hazardous wastes are accepted. Paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding is also available.  Volunteers are needed to assist residents with removing items from their cars, and placing them in the proper receptacle. Heavy lifting will be involved. 

Welcome to the City of Fishers White River Cleanup Steward Program.  Trash, debris, and pollutants in the White River do not stay in one spot forever: it all moves on to other rivers, lakes, and streams. Even the harmful chemicals found in trash, debris, and pollutants present dangers to all forms of aquatic life. Cleaning up our rivers prevents pollution like plastic waste from reaching our oceans. 80% of plastic waste is carried to oceans via small rivers and streams that flow through densely populated urban areas. Plastic in our waterways can get entangled with wildlife or can sometimes look like food to them. Do your part by becoming a White River Cleanup Steward and help minimize downstream pollution.

This is an on-demand cleanup program to remove trash from the White River.  The trash drop off location for this program is at the 116th Street Bridge Landing at the west end of Wahpihani Drive and is designated on the map shown below.  The City will monitor the trash drop location and remove trash from the site on a regular basis, but we will not be present at the time of your arrival.  You are allowed to drop off any kind of trash that you find that you can fit within your boat or trash bag.  Typical types of trash include tires, polystyrene, paper, metals, plastics, chairs, tarps, signs, etc.  The program has two options per below depending on whether you have your own boat or need to rent one: 

1. Existing Boat Owners:   If you have your own canoe, kayak, or fishing boat and want to participate in the program, simply launch your boat at your own preferred location, pick up trash along the way, and drop off the trash at the 116th Street Bridge Landing near the trash drop location that will be marked by a White River Cleanup Steward Program Trash Drop Off Sign.  The City will monitor the trash drop location and remove trash from the site on a regular basis.  You will be responsible for your own boat launching, transportation, etc.

  2. Boat Renters:   If you don’t own a boat and need to rent one, please go to the following White River Canoe Company (WRCC) link HERE for boat rental availability through the program.  The boat rental program will be available in August and September on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays subject to availability through the WRCC link.  The cost per person for a canoe will be $20 and will be paid for by the City as long as you are a Fishers resident and you show up for your scheduled trip (you will have to put down the $20 deposit per person on a personal credit card to reserve the boat/trip but you won’t be charged if you show up for your reservation).  However, if you don’t show up for your reservation or don't properly cancel your reservation per the WRCC cancellation policy, you will be charged the deposit by the WRCC, and you won’t be reimbursed by the City.  

There is a minimum registration number of 8 people and a maximum number of 12 people for this program (2 people per canoe). Boat renters will park at the White River Canoe Company Livery at 17180 River Road, Noblesville, IN  46062 based upon your scheduled departure day.  Your departure time will be 9:00 am from the Livery (please arrive 15 minutes early to give ample time for parking and registration). Then, simply float down the river and collect trash within trash bags or the boat and drop off the trash at the 116th Street Bridge Landing trash drop location that will be marked with a White River Cleanup Steward Program Trash Drop Off Sign per the map below.  This will also be your trip endpoint.  After removing all the trash from your boat, wait for the WRCC to arrive to load your boat and shuttle you back up to the Livery.  You are responsible for the boat until the canoe company has arrived to receive it. The City will monitor the trash drop location and remove trash from the site on a regular basis.  Please make sure to remove all trash from the boat and to keep the boat as clean as possible to be respectful of the WRCC equipment.  We are thankful to the WRCC and the Hamilton County Highway Department for their partnerships with this program. Please be aware this is a 9.8 mile canoe trip so be prepared for a long day.  The approximate float time is 4.5 hours. 

How to get involved: If you would like to participate in the White River Cleanup Steward program, please click the blue "respond" button for this opportunity. Amy Crell, City of Fishers Volunteer Coordinator, will reach out with more information. If you would like the City of Fishers to supply trash bags and work gloves, please contact Amy Crell at crella@fishers.in.us to schedule a pickup at Fishers Municipal Complex at 1 Municipal Drive. 

Reward: Upon completing their first trash pickup, White River Cleanup Stewards are eligible to claim one of the following free coupons:

To claim your coupon, please email Amy Crell at crella@fishers.in.us with a picture of you with your trash bag with any part of the White River in the background.

Please see the map below showing the 116th Street Bridge Landing Parking, Shuttling, and Trash Drop Off Locations:

Welcome to the City of Fishers Geist Reservoir Cleanup Steward Program.  Trash, debris, and pollutants in the reservoir do not stay in one spot forever: it all moves on to other rivers, lakes, and streams. Even the harmful chemicals found in trash, debris, and pollutants present dangers to all forms of aquatic life. Cleaning up our waterways prevents pollution like plastic waste from reaching our oceans. 80% of plastic waste is carried to oceans via small rivers and streams that flow through densely populated urban areas. Plastic in our waterways can get entangled with wildlife, or can sometimes look like food to them. Do your part by becoming a Geist Reservoir Cleanup Steward and help minimize downstream pollution.

This is an on-demand cleanup program to remove trash from Geist Reservoir.  The trash drop-off location for this program is at the Northeast corner of Geist Waterfront Park at the end of an old ramp and is designated on the selection map in the link below.  The City will monitor the trash drop location and remove trash from the site on a regular basis, but we will not be present at the time of your arrival.  You are allowed to drop off any kind of trash that you find that you can fit within your boat.  Typical types of trash include buoys, dock floats, polystyrene, paper, metals, plastics, chairs, floatable trash, signs, logs, etc.  There are two options per below: 

1.  Boat Owners:  If you have your own canoe, kayak, pontoon, speed boat, or fishing boat and want to participate in the program, select your steward location/cove from our selection map in the link below, launch your boat from your preferred location at one of the marinas or from your personal dock, and drop off the trash at the marked trash drop location as indicated on the selection map.  The City will monitor the trash drop location and remove trash from the site on a regular basis.  The trash drop location will be marked with a sign and visible from the water and has a GPS coordinate of 85.9108378 degrees west and 39.9492044 degrees north. 

2. Non-boat Owners:  If you don’t own a boat and still want to participate, simply select one of our land-based cleanup locations on the selection map in the link below and either walk or use your vehicle to get to some of our land-based locations at bridge crossings, etc.  All land-based accessible trash can be disposed of at any one of the nearby City park locations that have accessible trash dumpsters such as Brooks School Park, Geist Waterfront Park, or Olio Fields or you may choose to dispose of the trash at your home location if the quantity is small.

How to get involved: If you would like to participate in the Geist Cleanup Steward program, Please Click Here to select your steward location from our selection map. In addition, please click the blue "respond" button for this opportunity. Amy Crell, City of Fishers Volunteer Coordinator, will reach out with more information. If you would like the City of Fishers to supply trash bags and work gloves, please contact Amy Crell at crella@fishers.in.us to schedule a pickup at Fishers Municipal Complex at 1 Municipal Drive.

Reward: Upon completing their first trash pickup, Geist Cleanup Stewards are eligible to claim one of the following free coupons:

To claim your coupon, please email Amy Crell at crella@fishers.in.us with a picture of you with your trash bag with any part of the reservoir in the background.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward! The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.  CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, companies, troops, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, companies, troops, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, Companies, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, companies, troops, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, companies, troops, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals, families, neighbors, companies, troops, and organizations.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

Become a Fishers Rain Garden Steward!

The Fishers Rain Garden Steward program allows the community to get involved in ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. The program coordinates with volunteers who help maintain an adopted rain garden by removing trash, pulling invasive species, and reporting damage or vandalism at one of 27 different rain gardens around Fishers. Stewards are asked to work on their rain garden at least once a month for a year. Individuals and groups are welcome, and stewards are asked to work on their park at least once a month for a year.

 CLICK HERE to view our rain garden map. Ideal for individuals and families.

The City of Fishers has enacted the Adopt-A-Storm Drain program to improve the water quality of our streams while reducing flood risk in our community. Storm drains (also known as catch basins) are crucial parts of the city’s infrastructure that collect rainfall and snowmelt that cannot be absorbed through asphalt or pavement. Keeping these drains clear and free of debris prevents pollutants from entering local waterways and helps reduce localized flooding by ensuring water can flow freely down the drain. 

Adopt-a-Storm Drain is a Fishers volunteer program that provides the public with an opportunity to be actively involved in clearing storm drains.  The endeavor strives to improve the water quality of our streams while reducing flood risk in our community. Storm drains are important infrastructure that redirect rainfall to our waterways. They can often get clogged with debris or used for dumping pollutants. Protect storm drains near you by making sure only rain goes down the drain! The City of Fishers is asking residents and other community members to sign up and Adopt-A-Storm Drain to help keep Fishers safe.

The Role of an Adopt-A-Storm Drain Participant

The only prerequisite for Adopt-a-Drain is to have a genuine concern for the well-being of our community.                

Duties include: 

Please CLICK HERE and zoom in on the map to choose your adopted storm drain.