Bill Kiene semi-retired
04-02-2012, 11:58 AM
CFFU, Let’s Clean-up a Creek!
It’s time to clean a creek! This year, the date is Saturday, April 14th 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 will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Park Road entrance to the Park and park free 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. Just remember to park on Park!
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. 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 our walk at the Bridge Street location. It is about one mile and takes about 90 to 120 minutes. I will have trash bags and other necessities.
FOLLOWING the clean-up, we are invited to a celebration of Creek Week. It is held at Carmichael Park at 5750 Grant Avenue in Carmichael. It runs from 12 to 2. Volunteers (us) will enjoy a picnic hosted by the Maharlika Lions Club and you will receive a free T-shirt. Park at any lot or on the street.
NOTE: 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. Bring water if you want. Rain gear, 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.
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
Creek Week Meister
It’s time to clean a creek! This year, the date is Saturday, April 14th 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 will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Park Road entrance to the Park and park free 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. Just remember to park on Park!
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. 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 our walk at the Bridge Street location. It is about one mile and takes about 90 to 120 minutes. I will have trash bags and other necessities.
FOLLOWING the clean-up, we are invited to a celebration of Creek Week. It is held at Carmichael Park at 5750 Grant Avenue in Carmichael. It runs from 12 to 2. Volunteers (us) will enjoy a picnic hosted by the Maharlika Lions Club and you will receive a free T-shirt. Park at any lot or on the street.
NOTE: 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. Bring water if you want. Rain gear, 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.
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
Creek Week Meister