Bill Kiene semi-retired
04-22-2009, 10:35 PM
This Saturday is the time to clean a creek! This year, the date is Saturday, April 25th and the location, as always is Del Paso Park on Auburn Blvd. The Park meeting place is east of Watt Avenue and just east of the confluence of Auburn Blvd and Winding Way . We meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Park Road entrance to the Park and park on the road just inside the entrance. Please make sure you go to the Park Road entrance. Every year, some people park at the Bridge Road entrance which is a mile or more from the correct meeting place.
After coffee and refreshments, we will have a short orientation that advises everyone of the route, the time frame, the clean-up techniques and safety procedures. I will provide trash bags and other items for the clean-up. The trek is a hike along both sides of the creek with each individual choosing one side to walk. We travel from our meeting place and end at the Bridge Street location. It is about 1-1/2 miles and takes about 90 to 120 minutes.
It is best to dress appropriately. I suggest boots for everyone and waders for the hearty souls who are not afraid to get into the creek to pick up trash. Old clothes are a must as are gloves. Raingear, if needed, or a hat and sun protection are advisable depending on the weather. It is a good idea to bring a pick-up gadget which can be purchased at any home improvement store. This saves a lot of stooping over. And, it is a convenient device to have around the house. At noon, lunch, a free T-shirt, and entertainment are provided by the sponsors of Creek Week.
If you haven't signed up yet for the event, I will have a sign-up sheet at the Park. Arcade Creek Clean-up is more fun that you might think. Also, it is a good way to earn your Presidential Pin. Hope to see you there.
Bill Felts
Conservation Policy Director - CFFU
befelts@yahoo.com
After coffee and refreshments, we will have a short orientation that advises everyone of the route, the time frame, the clean-up techniques and safety procedures. I will provide trash bags and other items for the clean-up. The trek is a hike along both sides of the creek with each individual choosing one side to walk. We travel from our meeting place and end at the Bridge Street location. It is about 1-1/2 miles and takes about 90 to 120 minutes.
It is best to dress appropriately. I suggest boots for everyone and waders for the hearty souls who are not afraid to get into the creek to pick up trash. Old clothes are a must as are gloves. Raingear, if needed, or a hat and sun protection are advisable depending on the weather. It is a good idea to bring a pick-up gadget which can be purchased at any home improvement store. This saves a lot of stooping over. And, it is a convenient device to have around the house. At noon, lunch, a free T-shirt, and entertainment are provided by the sponsors of Creek Week.
If you haven't signed up yet for the event, I will have a sign-up sheet at the Park. Arcade Creek Clean-up is more fun that you might think. Also, it is a good way to earn your Presidential Pin. Hope to see you there.
Bill Felts
Conservation Policy Director - CFFU
befelts@yahoo.com