Volunteers invited to Lone Mountain Cemetery cleanup

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is seeking groups, families and individuals to participate in a volunteer cleanup of the historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.

The event will be Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cemetery is located at 1044 Beverly Drive.

“Volunteers will focus on nuisance weed removal around markers,” department officials said in a news release. “This event will require volunteers to stoop, kneel and lift piles of weeds and debris and utilize basic hand tools such as rakes and hula hoe weeders.”

The department will provide tools and equipment for the event. Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and bring sunscreen and water bottles.

“Additional water will be provided by the department,” reads the release. “Please note dogs are not permitted at Lone Mountain Cemetery.”

The volunteer cleanup day is part of Mayor Lori Bagwell’s Move with the Mayor initiative — a national campaign developed by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention to encourage people to live active, healthy lifestyles.

For information, or to participate, contact the city’s Volunteer Coordinator Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 283-7126 or at chkincheloe@carson.org.