- 2424.July.Thursday
American River Clean Up
1633 Dreher St, Sacramento, CA 95811-0505, United StatesDue to a concerted effort by RCWA volunteers and Sacramento County Regional Parks, all the heaping piles of trash along the Sacramento Northern Bikeway Trail Bridge (the Pipe Bridge) are quickly vanishing! Nevertheless, there are still a few trashy spots left so we are headed back.We will focus on the steep, rocky river banks, where no one else will go. There will also be plenty of easy trash nearby for those not able to brave the steep banks. There should be something for everyone.As with all nearly all of our events, sturdy, waterproof footwear would be helpful but sturdy shoes/boots should also work just fine. Long pants and long-sleeve shirts are highly recommended. This will be a difficult level event with a moderate walk.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.In an effort improve access to the cleanup site, we have permission to park on top of the levee. At 8:15 am, we will form a caravan starting at 1633 Dreher Street (located off North 16th Street just before Capitol Casino) and drive in together. The gate will be closed and locked at 8:30 am sharp, so please be early.We will provide bags, but please bring along your 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 enter any streams or rivers. 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!River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways” - 2525.July.FridayNo events
- 2626.July.Saturday
American River Parkway Foundation's Mile Steward Clean-Up
This event is hosted by the American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF):
Want to make a direct impact on the Parkway? The ARPF’s 46 dedicated Mile Stewards each “adopt” and care for a mile of the riverbanks, even getting recognized on directional signs along the paved bike trail! We invite you to volunteer alongside a Mile Steward at an upcoming cleanup and help them keep their mile looking beautiful. It’s a fantastic way to contribute to the Parkway’s health and see your efforts make a difference.
Shift description:
Join the College Greens East HOA, ARPF Volunteer Mile Stewards at Mile 11S, for a Clean-Up on the American River Parkway. We’ll be clearing trash and debris. Please arrive by 8:50am to sign in and receive a safety briefing. Volunteers will head out to clean by 9:10am. There is free street parking. Kayakers, canoeist, and paddleboarders are welcome.All ages are welcome, an adult must accompany minors under 16 years old AND must have a youth liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian on file with ARPF. Minors aged 16 and 17 can attend volunteer events unaccompanied but must have a youth liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian on file with ARPF. Everyone needs to watch ARPF’s safety video before the clean-up. ARPF will do a brief introduction and another safety talk before the clean-up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa0dVPg1fY8 - 2727.July.SundayNo events
- 2828.July.MondayNo events
- 2929.July.TuesdayNo events
- 3030.July.Wednesday
Steelhead Creek Cleanup at The Grove
Hosted by River City Waterway Alliance
2170 Acoma Street
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
We will continue our attack on trash and debris lining the bed of Steelhead Creek, both new and old, as we work upstream from the Arden-Garden bridge in the direction of the scores of illegal camps along the banks upstream of the West El Camino bridge.
We will meet on Acoma Street. At 8:30 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. As there is water in the creek and side channel, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water.
This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. All minors must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
