Allentown Hiking Club
6-26-22 8:00 am | Maintenance
Bake Oven Knob Graffiti Removal Effort June 25th and June 26thBake Oven Knob Graffiti Removal Effort June 25th and June 26th
The PA State Game Commission will be conducting another graffiti removal event on Bake Oven Knob on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. Optimistically hopping to achieve 100% graffiti removal. We got to at least 70% last year and removed decades worth of graffiti layers. Some graffiti has returned to areas cleaned last year, but it is fraction of what we started with. The new one layer tags clean up much easier too. If we achieve another great turnout, we will also target Bear Rocks.
Saturday we will meet at main parking lot at 5PM and plan to apply elephant snot graffiti removal product to BOK overlook areas. Treated areas will be allowed to set overnight so fire crews can start rinsing on Sunday morning. Treated areas will be closed off and signage will be posted along trail.
Sunday we will begin orientation at 8AM. We will target areas requiring reapplication, the remaining outlying graffiti areas, and hopefully Bear Rocks. We will also do a trash cleanup.
There will be a safety briefing on both days, and issuance of PPE and cleanup equipment. Everyone will need to sign a liability waiver and will be issued a wristband prior to start of any cleanup activities.
Please come prepared with long pants and suitable footwear. The product can stain clothes and burn skin if not rinsed off, so dress appropriately. Eye protection and rubber gloves will be issued, and will be required to be worn if working with removal product. Wash stations will also be setup so applicators can quickly rinse of any product that gets on skin.
There are multiple other opportunities to assist with this effort, if you are not looking to apply or rinse off product. We will also need water bearers, check in and equipment helpers, trash picker uppers, food stand help, and photographers.
Please spread the word and we hope to see you there.
Thank you for all your support with this endeavor.