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CLEANUPS cont’d from page 16
Help prevent trash from washing downstream into the Laguna, the Russian River and eventually in to the Pacific Ocean. We have also embarked on new restoration and enhancement project in the Preserve, so there will be many ways you can help the Laguna at this event. Meet at the Americorps Trailhead on Morris Street, near the intersection
of Laguna Parkway and Morris Street. Park
along Morris Street and at the nearby Sebastopol Community Center. We provide tools, supplies and snacks. For more information, contact Brent Reed, Restoration Projects Manager at 707-527-9277 ext. 101, or brent@lagunafoundation.org
Fall Petaluma River Cleanup
~ Sept. 16, 9 am - 1 pm
David Yearsley River Heritage Center, Steamer Landing Park, Petaluma. Help Conserve the Petaluma River, protect habitat and improve water quality at the Fall Petaluma River Cleanup. Gather at the Petaluma Marina and help remove trash
and debris from 14 waterways in our watershed. Volunteers will enjoy snacks, a barbecue lunch and plenty of refreshment. We’ll outfit you with all the supplies you need to get out there and help keep our River clean. Bring water bottle, hat, shoes that can get muddy, excitement and willingness to get your hands dirty in stewardship to the Petaluma Watershed. For more information about Friends of the Petaluma River please call 707-763-7756, email friends@friendsofthepetalumariver.org, or go to friendsofthepetalumariver.org.
Consistent cleanups result in hundreds of pound LESS of trash on beaches and heading out to sea. Keep it up!
Also bring a reusable water bottle. We supply latex gloves, pick-up sticks and buckets. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Cea Higgens at cea@ sonomacoast.surfrider.org.
Ongoing Programs
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is involved in many stewardship projects. The Willow Creek Watershed Restoration Project was a multi-million dollar project. Stewards acted as the fiscal agent for over $1 million in restoration efforts in the watershed, which resulted in the return of coho
Prince Memorial Greenway cleanup in Santa Rosa
Guerneville, Monday ~ 4 – 6 pm
Help clean up Riverkeeper Park, The footbridge
~ Sept. 16, 9:30 am-noon
to the watershed after 10 years of work by many agency, private enterprise and nonprofit partners.
and downtown Guerneville, gloves, pickers and brooms will be there. For more info, call Chris at 707-322-8304. chris@cleanriveralliance.com.
Location: Olive Park footbridge, near 1698 Hazel Street. On-street parking.
We encourage new volunteers entering one of the Stewardship Programs to attend one of the three general orientations for new or returning volunteers and education seminars that cover their areas of interest.
About 80 percent of the debris found on our beaches actually starts as urban trash or street litter. Join us Saturday, at the Prince Memorial Greenway on the Olive Park Footbridge near 1698 Hazel St.
to help clear out debris. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. All ages welcome. For more information, contact creeks@srcity.org.
Adopt-A-Beach®
Other Cleanups
• Armstrong/Austin Creek Trail Crew • Sonoma Coast Trail Crew
• Earth Day Cleanup
• Fife Creek Restoration
Salmon Creek Beach Cleanup
• Willow Creek Restoration
~ Sept. 2, 10 am-1 pm
For more information, contact Sarah Angulo via email or phone at 707-869-9177 ext 5.
Join Keary and Sally Sorenson on Saturday, Sept.
2 for cleanup efforts at Salmon Creek Beach. Meet
at the Dunes entrance of Salmon Creek State Beach from 10-1p. Call Keary Sorenson at 415-806-8764 or Chris Brokate at 707-322-8304 for more information or to talk trash, or go to cleanriveralliance.org. Salmon Beach cleanups with the Clean River Alliance take place the first Saturday of each month, year-round.
Prince Memorial Greenway ~ 10 am - Noon Meet at Olive Park on the first Saturday of every
Sonoma Coast Surfrider Beach Cleanup
month and help take care of restored Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. The Greenway provides a home for river otter, kingfishers, egrets, and steelhead trout as well as parks, public art, and recreation along the six-mile creek trail. Clean-up supplies provided. (ages 5 to adult) www.firstsaturdaycleanup.org.
~ Sept. 4, 11 am-2 pm (Labor Day)
Park-A-Month Volunteer Program
Help remove marine debris and garbage from
the beach. Every piece removed saves coastal and ocean wildlife. Cleanup will occur between 11-2p at North Salmon Creek Beach. Look for the Surfrider canopy in the North Salmon Creek Parking lot. Salmon Creek beach is a NO DOG beach due to snowy plover habitat. Bring a bucket if you can, some work gloves, and dress appropriately as the weather is unpredictable — closed-toe shoes and a windbreaker is always a smart choice.
~ 9 am - Noon, rain or shine.
stewardship programs
sprigging, exotic plant removal, native plant and tree planting, trails construction and maintenance, and restoration project monitoring. Little or no experience or knowledge is needed, training is provided. Only heavy rain cancels. Snacks are on us, but do bring gloves, water, and a friend! No RSVP required. For locations and more information contact Brent Reed, Restoration Projects Manager 707-527-9277 x.101 brent@lagunafoundation.org www.lagunafoundation.org
Opportunities include:
The Coastal Commission runs a year-round cleanup program called Adopt-A-Beach®. Help us keep the California coast debris-free all year long. Go to www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/aab/aab1.html for information.
School Yard Clean Up
Want your students to participate in Coastal Cleanup Day but can’t get them out on a field trip to a beach or local waterway? Want to show them that environmentally responsible behavior can begin at their school and in their own neighborhood? You can organize a Schoolyard Cleanup and accomplish all of these goals. Go to www.coastal.ca.gov/ publiced/schoolyard/ for information.
Sonoma Coast Surfrider
Marine Debris Training
Join Sonoma Coast Surfrider at North Salmon Creek Beach for a 1-hour Marine Debris Training. This is a unique opportunity to learn about tracking, removing debris and safety protocols for the Sonoma Coast. After attending the training, you will receive cleanup supplies and be able to organize individual cleanups at your favorite beach. In addition, you will be added to the email list
for emergency cleanups. If you are interested in scheduling training, email Volunteer Coordinator Cea Higgens at cea@sonomacoast.surfrider.org.
2nd Saturday of the month from March to October. Discover a new park every month. The Park-A-Month Volunteer Program offers fun, family-friendly events where residents can make
a difference in their parks. www.srcity.org/ parkamonth. This month’s project takes place at Rae Park, 715 Rae St., Santa Rosa on Sept. 9. Sign up
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Laguna Stewardship Days ~ 9 am - Noon Sept. – May. Volunteers assist in willow