Volunteers needed to help clean local historical park
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SHELLEY — As the weather warms, volunteers are being asked to come help prepare a local historical park for its busy season.
Organizers of the clean up day for the Snake River Homestead are asking volunteers to help clean up the park on Friday, April 3, from 1 to 5 p.m.
According to a news release from the Homestead, the site was established in 1999 by Mike and Joan Winston to “bring local history to life.”
“Originally known as the North Bingham County Historical Park, the 20-acre site began with the Eldredge Schoolhouse and the historic Kirkpatrick Cabin,” according to the release. “Over the years, volunteers added a general store, the Winston Cabin, a barn and a miner’s camp to create a ‘mock homestead’ for the community.”
Volunteers are asked to bring rakes, shovels, trimming tools, chainsaws, work gloves, lawnmowers, trimmers and anything else they have that could help. Refreshments will be provided.
“Following the Winstons’ retirement and a transition in oversight, the park was renamed the Snake River Homestead to honor their legacy. Today, the Homestead is managed under the North End Recreational District,” according to the release. “It remains a vital space for history and education, hosting annual tours for fourth-graders and community events such as the Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt, Pioneer Day and seasonal festivals.”
The homestead is two miles west of Shelley on the banks of the Snake River at 587 East 1250 North, close to North Bingham County Park near Interstate 15 at Exit 108.
“The Homestead truly could not exist without the incredible volunteer support of our community, and we are so grateful for the many hours people donate each year. Thank you!” say the event organizers.