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This is an urgent event to clean up some of the abandoned campsites near the closed Campus Commons Golf Course.   These campsites were cleaned up by SPIU volunteers earlier this spring.  These sites were reoccupied shortly after we had cleaned them and remained occupied all summer long. We need to get these campsites cleaned up again before the rainy season starts up.

We will be teaming up with Sacramento County Regional Parks. Waivers will be required and this will be for over 16 only. BYOB (bags & buckets) & G (gloves and grabbers). Bring your own water, snacks, sturdy shoes, and grubby clothes that you are ok with getting dirty.  We will have extra bags and buckets and gloves for anyone that needs anything. All volunteer activities are performed at one’s own risk, and safety is always first.

Important note:  We will be parking in a different spot than previous Northrop events to avoid any issues from parking on Northrop. The new parking will be at an office complex at 567/601 University Avenue- (more secure parking) and we will walk to the cleanup site from there. This will give everyone a chance to see the work being done to improve the levees in this area.

Location:  American River Pkway, Northrop Access. Parking at 567/601 University Ave.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon

Difficulty Level: 2-4

This event represents Day 1 of a 6-day cleanup–the BIGGEST of the Year! State and local agencies will combine forces with Sacramento Picks It Up for the first time to remove trash from the floodplain before the water rises. We’ll pile debris ahead of power equipment cleanup to occur Oct. 10-14.

Site can be muddy (no in-water work). Please bring your own water and tools (none provided).  Ages 18 and over only.  Closest address is 3 El Camino Avenue. Enter through the gate on El Camino and proceed to the floodplain below the levee road. Signs will be posted on El Camino to signal the pull-in spot. Please arrive on time because we will have to lock the gate behind us.

Location: Steelhead Creek at El Camino Avenue. Closest address is 3 El Camino Ave.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Difficulty Level: 3-4

Looking forward to our monthly Trash Dash with my fellow litter getters. We are partnering with our Councilmember Jeff Harris for Adopt-A-Park Day this Saturday at McKinley Park. We will be meeting by the Covered Picnic area near the Tennis Courts starting at 9:00 am. The Parks Department will have a tool trailer and two dumpsters strategically placed for use. Activities include litter getting, landscape projects and pruning. Jeff Harris’s office is bringing coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and other goodies from Tiferet by the Park. This is a family friendly activity. See you there!

Location: McKinley Park. 601 Alhambra Blvd.

Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon

Difficulty Level: 1

Added Bonus: The Greek Food Festival is this weekend. Stop by to taste some amazing food and great cultural activities.

Day 2 of a 6-day cleanup–the BIGGEST of the Year! State and local agencies combine forces with SPIU for the first time to remove trash from the floodplain before the water rises. We’ll pile debris ahead of power equipment cleanup to occur Oct. 10-14.

This will be hard work (category 3-4) and will be in the vicinity of occupied (notified) camps, but occupants are cooperative. Site is dry except right along the creek; rubber boots not necessary.

Please bring your own water and tools (none provided). Ages 18 and over only. Closest address is 3 El Camino Avenue. Enter through the gate on El Camino and proceed to the floodplain below the levee road. Signs will be posted on El Camino to signal the pull-in spot. Please arrive on time because we will have to lock the gate behind us.

Location: Steelhead Creek at El Camino Avenue. Closest address is 3 El Camino Ave.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Difficulty Level: 3-4

Days 3, 4, 5, and 6-day of the BIGGEST cleanup of the year!  On each of these four days State and local agencies will bring in their heavy equipment to remove trash, including all of the trash gathered by SPIU volunteers on the previous Saturday and Sunday.  Any volunteer work on these four days is greatly appreciated.

Please bring your own water and tools (none provided). Ages 18 and over only. Closest address is 3 El Camino Avenue. Enter through the gate on El Camino and proceed to the floodplain below the levee road. Please arrive on time because we will have to lock the gate behind us.

Location: Steelhead Creek at El Camino Avenue. Closest address is 3 El Camino Ave.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Difficulty Level: 3-4