Every year, DOC NC goes to Jordan Lake to give back to the environment. First, the entire team meets the stewards of Jordan Lake, who introduce us to the area we will clean as well as various little fun facts about the lake. Before the cleanup starts, we all play a short few games together, and prepare to pick up the litter. In our most recent visit to Jordan Lake, led by two of our Youth Ambassadors, we played trivia based on DOC NC events. We then collectively learn about how to pick up litter and more fun facts about the lake. Next, the clean up crew divides: one team starts the cleanup of a section of the shoreline, while the other team takes part in a fun activity! In the past three years, DOC NC has raised money to fund the purchase of Jordan Lake’s popular canoes. As of now, they have two, but thanks to DOC NC’s efforts, they’re soon to have four! The team takes a ride in the canoes, learning how to paddle and navigate them, and going around the shore on a short trip. After their trip completes, the two teams switch, and start to do each other’s activities. Finally, we all sit together to eat and drink various tasty treats while learning about America’s national bird and resident of Jordan Lake: The Bald Eagle! The day out at Jordan Lake introduced lots of new knowledge to our members, and helped improve the quality of the lake.