- 2020.July.Sunday
On Water Clean-Up
Ready for an adventure that makes a real difference? Join us on the American River for an exhilarating on-water cleanup! In partnership with American River Raft Rentals, you’ll raft down the river, not just enjoying the scenery, but actively picking up trash and pulling invasive plants. It’s a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the health and beauty of the Parkway from a new perspective. Grab a paddle and help us keep our river pristine – sign up for this unforgettable volunteer experience today!
Shift description:
**13 years and older welcome**Join us on the American River for an on-water clean-up starting at Sunrise and ending at River Bend. We are partnering with American River Raft Rentals to raft down the river picking up trash and pulling invasive plants.
Please arrive by 8:00AM to sign in and receive a safety briefing. We will head out by 8:15AM and plan to make it to the end of the route by 12:30pm. Rafters, kayakers, canoers, scuba divers, etc. are invited!
If you don’t have a pick up plan you can use American River Raft Rentals shuttle service back to Sunrise by 1:00pm. Everyone registering through this link will have a spot on an ARRR raft reserved for them, if you plan on bringing your own boat or scubaing please let the volunteer manager know at volunteer@arpf.org.
Arcade Creek Clean Up
38.638056,-121.402222 (Roseville Road Station @ Longview)We will be continuing our progress with Arcade Creek on the backside of the Haggin Oaks Golf Course and also following the goats! This area is just downstream from the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association, but most easily accessed through the Roseville Road Lightrail Station in the middle of Interstate 80. The project area has TONS of shade!
This area is filled with trash from old encampments and illegal dumping. There may be some shallow water in the creek, so boots are recommended. Waders will not be needed for this cleanup.We will meet at the Roseville Road Station and caravan to our parking spot promptly at 9:00 am. Therefore, please arrive 10-15 mins early.AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.Please bring lots of hydration and only do what you are comfortable doing. As always, you can leave whenever you want or need. This cleanup location has 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 pickings.We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy waterproof footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. If you have a cultivator or shovel, those could also be handy. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into water, if any. Entry into any waters is always optional.As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.Overall, be safe, have fun and get some “Exercise with a Purpose”!, as Bill Templin says.Thank you!
