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Mercury

Mercury is very toxic to people and wildlife, and some of its uses have resulted in widespread contamination of the environment. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Pesticides

Using less or non-toxic alternatives in your garden is important for a healthy garden, the beneficial bugs, our waterways, and our ecosystem. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Pet Waste

When pet waste is improperly disposed of, it can be picked up by stormwater runoff and washed into storm drains then directly to the river without being treated. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Trash

Litter from sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and nature areas eventually find its way into our rivers. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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  • American River Cleanup @ Discovery Park

    American River Cleanup @ Discovery Park

    09:00 -12:00
    2025.05.08

    Location- Discovery Park Archery Range

    Discovery Park needs our love again!  After 34 amazing events, we left this entire area RCWA CLEAN last December. But now, it’s trashed again and many of the wooded sections are littered and in need of care. Let’s show up and give this place the love it deserves – again.

    We’ll meet at the Discovery Park Archery Range parking lot and hike to the cleanup areas, focusing on the shady wooded sections. SacCounty Parks has already come through with their bobcat and removed a couple large abandoned camps, leaving lots of scattered debris behind.  Free parking passes will be available.

    For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

     

  • Citrus Heights – Tools of the Trade

    Citrus Heights – Tools of the Trade

    14:00 -17:00
    2025.05.08

    Tools of the Trade, formerly the Public Works Showcase, will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Van Maren Park. This is a free event for the entire family!

    Interested in being a vendor? Please contact our General Services Department at GeneralServices@citrusheights.net

    Education & Career Fair

    • Local job opportunities
    • Technical schools
    • Trade schools

    Perfect for residents or students looking for their next career step!

    Fun for All Ages

    • Meet the machines and their operators
    • Hands-on demonstrations from various vendors
    • Giveaways and treats for attendees

    Perfect for families with children who love big trucks and exploring how our city works!

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  • Ali’s Friday Arcade Creek Cleanup at Del Paso Regional Park (94.0)

    Ali’s Friday Arcade Creek Cleanup at Del Paso Regional Park (94.0)

    09:00 -12:00
    2025.05.09

    Location-4200 Park Road

     

    Please join Ali and crew as we visit Arcade Creek for our 2nd Post-Winter Maintenance Mode (MM) event at this beautiful 1-mile stretch of Del Paso Regional Park. Amazingly, last week we covered .4 miles with only 9 badgers. With a full crew expected for the next cleanup, it is very likely we will cover the remaining .6 miles. Imagine that, covering 1 full mile of Arcade Creek in just 2 events in an area that initially required 61 cleanups to reach MM!

     

    We will continue to partner with Arcade Creek – Adopt A Creek Project and Sacramento Area Creeks Council to focus on this 1-mile stretch of this 17.5 mile creek (between the Capital City Freeway and Auburn Blvd, near Winding Way).

    We will meet at Park Road near Auburn Blvd, then retreat downstream to the spot we stopped last week, then work upstream as far as we can get. Please arrive on time as the route to our meeting spot could be confusing.

     

    This cleanup will have some challenging access spots into the creek and may require a rope to get into the channel, however, there are some flat spots as well for easy pickin’.   The event will range in difficulty from moderate to hard and may not be suitable for children under the age of 14. Minors must be supervised by a responsible adult the entire event.

     

    For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

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  • Master Gardeners – Open Garden

    Master Gardeners – Open Garden

    09:00 -12:00
    2025.05.10

    Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (map and directions)
    11549 Fair Oaks Boulevard
    Fair Oaks, CA 95628

    Open gardens are informal FREE events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions.

    Join us and the pollinators for a wonderful day outside, rain or shine.
    • Upon entry you will notice an updated garden of popular plants.
    • Smell the large variety of culinary herbs from favorites to rarities.
    • Be inspired by the blooming plants and learn how to care for them in the water-efficient landscape area.
    • See summer vegetables emerging in raised beds, and the Berries and Grapes that have set fruit.
    • Collect tips for successful composting and listen to the mini talk on How to Harvest Worm Castings.
    • Find out about spring pest concerns in the orchard.
    • May is a good time to rethink how to use water more wisely with mulch and irrigation techniques.

    This FREE event is located outside–rain or shine.

    No pets please!

  • Arcade Creek Cleanup @ Norwood (85.0)

    Arcade Creek Cleanup @ Norwood (85.0)

    09:00 -12:00
    2025.05.10

    Location-3270 Norwood Avenue (closest address, but meet at Northeast gate)

    *** Please meet on top of the levee near the NORTHEAST gate as we will caravan to the cleanup location. In order to get through the gate with the group, please make sure you arrive PRIOR to 9:00 a.m.

     

    We will continue removing the piles of trash in this stretch of Arcade Creek in this area. This event will be conducted in coordination with our friends at Forensiclean who have graciously agreed to haul off all of the trash and encampment debris collected during this event!

     

    Sturdy boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended due to thorns and stickers on the vegetation. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain. This will be a 14-and-Over event . Any participating minors must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event.

     

    For more information, please go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

  • iFest

    iFest

    17:00 -21:00
    2025.05.10

    Sacramento Area Sewer District crews and sewer truck will be in Village Green Park for the free, family-friendly International Festival (iFest). We have fun stuff for the kids and educational tips for the parents to help keep sewers flowing smoothly!

    Address: 3141 Bridgeway Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

    Learn more about iFest at https://www.cordovacouncil.org/ifest.

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  • Arcade Creek Cleanup @ Norwood (86.0)

    Arcade Creek Cleanup @ Norwood (86.0)

    09:00 -12:00
    2025.05.11

    Location- 3270 Norwood Avenue (closest address, but meet at Northeast gate)

     

    *** Please meet on top of the levee near the NORTHEAST gate as we will caravan to the cleanup location. In order to get through the gate with the group, please make sure you arrive PRIOR to 9:00 a.m.

     

    In celebration of Mother’s Day, let’s do something for Mother Earth! We will continue removing the piles of trash in this stretch of Arcade Creek in this area. This event will be conducted in coordination with our friends at Forensiclean who have graciously agreed to haul off all of the trash and encampment debris collected during this event!

     

    Sturdy boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended due to thorns and stickers on the vegetation. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain. This will be a 14-and-Over event. Any participating minors must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event.

     

    For more information, please go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

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  • City of Rancho Cordova – Spring Service Day

    City of Rancho Cordova – Spring Service Day

    All day
    2025.05.17

    Rancho Cordova City Hall
    2729 Prospect Park Drive
    Rancho Cordova, California 95670

    The second annual Spring Service Day will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. On Spring Service Day, residents and organizing partners will celebrate service in Rancho Cordova and reignite our community’s passion for volunteerism.

    If you would like to donate to Spring Service Day, you can do so by clicking the link here.

    If you are interested in volunteering, follow this link and “become a fan” of Rancho Cordova Spring Service Day – 2025 to get alerted when volunteer opportunities open. If you do not have an account, you will be promoted to make one.

    Learn more

    This event takes place in the City of Rancho Cordova, which is part of the Sacramento Region.

  • Creek and Wetlands Cleanup with the City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Division

    Creek and Wetlands Cleanup with the City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Division

    07:15 -12:00
    2025.05.17

    The City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Division will host 3 cleanups sites along tributaries, creeks and wetlands in the Rancho Cordova community.  The City of Rancho Cordova is home to six miles of the American River, as well as to 41 miles of creeks and channels, some of which flow directly to the river. Anything that enters storm drain inlets in parking lots, roads, or along sidewalks can eventually reach creeks, channels, or the American River. This includes trash or other pollutants! Pollution can affect people and animals who enjoy or live around the river. Rancho Cordova is Ours to Protect. Come help clean up several waterways around the City to keep our environment clean! Volunteers will be provided instructions along with trash grabbers, bags and gloves to complete their cleanup mission

     

    Please see the special event details below:
    • RSVP required. Click the blue “Respond” button above to sign up for this activity.
    • Meet at City Hall at 7:15am for check-in and kick-off celebration.
    • Free breakfast at City Hall from 7:15am-8:30am for all volunteers.
    • Check-in at City Hall with volunteer organization booth is required before heading out to volunteer activity at 8:30am.
    • Youth under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
    • Youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Be on the lookout for future emails with additional event details, including final details about your event, as we get closer to May 17th.

     

    Volunteers 16 or older must create an account and sign up individually.  If you have questions email communityengagement@cityofranchocordova.org.

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  • ARPF – Mile Steward Clean-Up

    ARPF – Mile Steward Clean-Up

    10:00 -11:30
    2025.05.18
    Sacramento Bar Park, 3936 Pennsylvania Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
    *All Ages

    Join our Mile Stewards Lyme Fight Foundation for a Parkway Clean-Up.

    Register Here!

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  • Arcade Creek Cleanup at Norwood (88.0) with ARFCD

    Arcade Creek Cleanup at Norwood (88.0) with ARFCD

    08:30 -12:30
    2025.05.21

    Location- 3270 Norwood Avenue

    Address is for closest reference only. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 NORTHEAST 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 8:3𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.

     

    Please note, this event is scheduled for 4 hours. However, feel free to leave whenever you’d like. We will continue removing the piles of trash in this stretch of Arcade Creek in this area. This event will be conducted in coordination with the folks at American River Flood Control District who have graciously agreed to haul off all of the trash and encampment debris collected during this event!

     

    Sturdy, waterproof boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Folks desiring to enter any water areas will need hip or chest waders. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain.

     

    This will be a 14-and-Over Event due to numerous active encampments in the area. All minors must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event. For more information, please go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

  • City of Folsom – City Works Day

    City of Folsom – City Works Day

    09:30 -12:00
    2025.05.21

    Learn about your city and enjoy dozens of fun and interactive activities.
    Get an up-close look at your favorite city vehicles and meet the people
    who protect, serve, build, and maintain the City of Folsom!

    CWD 2025 Flyer Full Page
    For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/cityworksday or contact
    the Public Works Department at pwdept@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6702

  • City of Elk Grove – Big Truck Day

    City of Elk Grove – Big Truck Day

    10:00 -14:00
    2025.05.21

    BIG trucks….BIG bubbles …BIG fun!!!  Celebrating National Public Works Week, this event lets the city showcase the amazing Public Works team! Bring the kids and let them explore all the trucks that run our City, play in giant sand pits, build a miniature city, grab lunch and have BIG fun! Free admission.

    District56 – Aquatics Lot
    8230 Civic Center Drive
    Elk Grove, Ca 95757

  • UC Ag Experts Talk: Mealybug Management

    UC Ag Experts Talk: Mealybug Management

    15:00 -16:00
    2025.05.21

    Mealybug Management in Citrus Orchards in California by Dr. Sandipa Gautam

    Dr. Sandipa Gautam, Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, will discuss citrus mealybug and how it has become a pest of concern for citrus growers in California in recent years. This webinar will discuss the biology and seasonal ecology of this pest, scouting and monitoring techniques, and best management options for its sustainable management. Register Now

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    • Arcade Creek Cleanup at Norwood (88.0) with ARFCD
      Arcade Creek Cleanup at Norwood (88.0) with ARFCD
      08:30 -12:30
      2025.05.21

      Location- 3270 Norwood Avenue

      Address is for closest reference only. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 NORTHEAST 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 8:3𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.

       

      Please note, this event is scheduled for 4 hours. However, feel free to leave whenever you’d like. We will continue removing the piles of trash in this stretch of Arcade Creek in this area. This event will be conducted in coordination with the folks at American River Flood Control District who have graciously agreed to haul off all of the trash and encampment debris collected during this event!

       

      Sturdy, waterproof boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Folks desiring to enter any water areas will need hip or chest waders. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain.

       

      This will be a 14-and-Over Event due to numerous active encampments in the area. All minors must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event. For more information, please go to https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance

    • City of Folsom - City Works Day
      City of Folsom - City Works Day
      09:30 -12:00
      2025.05.21

      Learn about your city and enjoy dozens of fun and interactive activities.
      Get an up-close look at your favorite city vehicles and meet the people
      who protect, serve, build, and maintain the City of Folsom!

      CWD 2025 Flyer Full Page
      For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/cityworksday or contact
      the Public Works Department at pwdept@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6702

    • City of Elk Grove - Big Truck Day
      City of Elk Grove - Big Truck Day
      10:00 -14:00
      2025.05.21

      BIG trucks….BIG bubbles …BIG fun!!!  Celebrating National Public Works Week, this event lets the city showcase the amazing Public Works team! Bring the kids and let them explore all the trucks that run our City, play in giant sand pits, build a miniature city, grab lunch and have BIG fun! Free admission.

      District56 – Aquatics Lot
      8230 Civic Center Drive
      Elk Grove, Ca 95757

    • UC Ag Experts Talk: Mealybug Management
      UC Ag Experts Talk: Mealybug Management
      15:00 -16:00
      2025.05.21

      Mealybug Management in Citrus Orchards in California by Dr. Sandipa Gautam

      Dr. Sandipa Gautam, Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, will discuss citrus mealybug and how it has become a pest of concern for citrus growers in California in recent years. This webinar will discuss the biology and seasonal ecology of this pest, scouting and monitoring techniques, and best management options for its sustainable management. Register Now

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Please note: SSQP does not host or directly represent all events listed on this calendar. We encourage you to visit the official websites of the respective organizations for the most up-to-date information on events and any potential changes.

 

 

Man walking dog

Pet waste is a significant, yet preventable, water pollutant. Please clean up after your pet!

Not all bugs are bad! Learn how
good bugs can defend your home
against pests

Landscape and Nursery Expo

Businesses from all around participate in this annual event. Residents can learn various landscape techniques as well as purchase supplies, equipment, and attend educational seminars.

Tuesday, May 3

For More Information

Contact the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership at

ssqpinfo@cityofsacramento.org