This series of cleanups are being made possible by a Watershed Stewardship and Education Grant awarded by the Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program. We would like to sincerely thank the County for funds needed to keep our volunteers properly equipped.
We will continue to partner with Arcade Creek – Adopt A Creek Project to focus on another infamously trashed stretch of this 16.2 mile creek. We will meet at a new location (Herzog’s), and will work upstream towards Hidden Oaks Apartments where we have already performed 11 cleanups this year.
We will park in the back of the complex and walk to Arcade Creek. Please arrive on time as the complex is fairly expansive and the route to our meeting spot could be confusing.
Please bring water and only do what you are comfortable doing. As always, you can leave whenever you want or need.
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 16. There will be something for almost everyone as we will be cleaning in the creek and up above, on land.
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. There will be water in the creek, fairly deep in a few spots. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. The water is quite chilly this time of year. 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!
*Change in location – due to the upcoming storm this Saturday, we will be meeting at Del Paso Regional Park to finish removing the loose trash from the Earth Day cleanup.
Please meet us at Reycraft Drive and we will walk to where we ended. Some water is in the channel so boots are recommended. Waders will not be necessary.
Keoncrest will be rescheduled for another day. We will be returning to this location to remove any new debris flushed downstream from the winter storms.
We will be focusing on the trash and debris within the creek channel and welcome anyone who would like to clean along the top banks.
There is water in the channel but boots should be good, except for a few deeper pools of water. We will be meeting along Keoncrest and entering behind the apartments.
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 16. There will be something for almost everyone as we will be cleaning in the creek and up above, on land.
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. There will be water in the creek, fairly deep in a few spots. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. The water is quite chilly this time of year. 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!
Join ARPF and WSP as we roll up our sleeves to tackle invasive plants, remove old wire from around native plants, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. It’s going to be a fantastic day on the Parkway! Let’s work together to preserve our native flora. Don’t miss out on this chance to give back and learn. See you there!
Located adjacent to Laguna Creek, this general area seems to attract trash and debris that could find its way into our storm water system, thus polluting the Creek. We can give a little TLC to the park perimeter, nearby road landscaping, and trail areas. There might be abandoned or active encampments under the bridge or nearby and we will do our best to collect all the trash.
Elk Grove is worth the work! New to cleanups? Please arrive early to get signed in and get gear. If you have supplies, please bring your own gloves, buckets, bags, but we may have items for you. Loaner Buckets and grabbers are available, we might be able to supply gloves and vests. We supply bags. Please wear appropriate clothing, boots or closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring your own water. All cleanups are done at your own risk, but safety first! Our trash safety talk starts promptly at 9:00 am. See you soon!! Let’s Clean Elk Grove together!
Our apologies, but this will be an 18 and Over Event due to numerous active encampments in the area.
We will continue to remove piles of trash in this stretch of Arcade Creek. This event will be conducted in coordination with the folks at Forensiclean who have graciously agreed to haul off all of the trash and encampment debris collected from this area!
Sturdy, waterproof boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Folks desiring to enter the creek will need hip or chest waders. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain.
RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your grabbers, buckets, cultivators, rakes and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared on RCWA, 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”
We will park in the Archery range parking lot. Parking passes will be available there. (If the park is still closed we will meet at Jibboom Street entrance).
We will continue cleaning where we left off last time. We will be cleaning trails and camps that have previously been cleared by County staff. Lots of smalls and trash hiding in bramble. This will be an easy hike with lots of trash. Something for everyone in this beautiful section of the river. RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared on RCWA, 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”!
Thank you!
River City Waterway Alliance “Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Join us on May 7th for a garden workday! We’ll be: * Laying down a fresh layer of mulch. * Yankin’ those pesky weeds and giving the good plants room to shine It’ll be a fantastic way to spend a day, get some exercise, and help beautify the garden for everyone to enjoy! All ages are welcome! Head over to our website to sign up and be a part of the garden crew
Ready to tackle those pesky weeds? Join our Invasive Plant Patrol on May 14th, and let’s show those invaders who’s boss! We’ll be surveying and pulling Broom plants, so grab your friends, coworkers, and family, and let’s pull together for a day of environmental stewardship on the Parkway!
Burrowing rodents like moles, voles, and gophers can wreak havoc in the garden and landscape. This webinar will discuss how best to manage these pests.
Join the City of Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova In Action for Spring Service Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024. At this inaugural event, residents and organizing partners will celebrate service in Rancho Cordova and reignite our community’s passion for volunteerism.
Residents will have the opportunity to volunteer for one of over a dozen projects throughout the day, make in-kind donations and more. Prior to heading to individual project sites, volunteers will gather at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, to kick the day off with tasty food, fun activities and high-energy performances with other wonderful service-minded people.
From park clean-ups, to mural painting and home renovations, there will be something for everyone at Spring Service Day.
Whether you’re a hardcore rider or just like to get out for a cruise, the American River Bike Fest has something for everyone. This is not a timed ride, but rather an opportunity to get outside, give back and make some new connections and memories.
The morning will begin at William B. Pond Park with staggered start times starting at 6 a.m. Along the way, riders will be able to stop at different rest stops and enjoy snacks and services.
All riders will meet back at William B. Pond Park after their rides for a festival with food, libations, raffle, activities, live music from The Leaping Blennies, and more!
Thanks to the City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Clean-Up Grant Program, Sacramento Area Creeks Council is partnering with River City Waterway Alliance to clean the Strawberry Manor Neighborhood which sits at the northeast corner of the confluence of Arcade and Steelhead Creeks. We hope to remove trash that is not only a blight, but that also has a high potential for making its way into storm drains and adjacent waterways.
This event will be fairly easy and appropriate for all ages, however, children under 16 must be supervised by an adult. Please park on the street adjacent to Strawberry Manor Park.
SACC and RCWA will provide bags and will haul away the trash, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets, gloves and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared by SACC and RCWA, 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.
Join the City of Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova In Action for Spring Service Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024. At this inaugural event, residents and organizing partners will celebrate service in Rancho Cordova and reignite our community’s passion for volunteerism.
Residents will have the opportunity to volunteer for one of over a dozen projects throughout the day, make in-kind donations and more. Prior to heading to individual project sites, volunteers will gather at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, to kick the day off with tasty food, fun activities and high-energy performances with other wonderful service-minded people.
From park clean-ups, to mural painting and home renovations, there will be something for everyone at Spring Service Day.
Whether you’re a hardcore rider or just like to get out for a cruise, the American River Bike Fest has something for everyone. This is not a timed ride, but rather an opportunity to get outside, give back and make some new connections and memories.
The morning will begin at William B. Pond Park with staggered start times starting at 6 a.m. Along the way, riders will be able to stop at different rest stops and enjoy snacks and services.
All riders will meet back at William B. Pond Park after their rides for a festival with food, libations, raffle, activities, live music from The Leaping Blennies, and more!
Thanks to the City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Clean-Up Grant Program, Sacramento Area Creeks Council is partnering with River City Waterway Alliance to clean the Strawberry Manor Neighborhood which sits at the northeast corner of the confluence of Arcade and Steelhead Creeks. We hope to remove trash that is not only a blight, but that also has a high potential for making its way into storm drains and adjacent waterways.
This event will be fairly easy and appropriate for all ages, however, children under 16 must be supervised by an adult. Please park on the street adjacent to Strawberry Manor Park.
SACC and RCWA will provide bags and will haul away the trash, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets, gloves and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared by SACC and RCWA, 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.
**Parkway Clean-Up Day! ** Join College Greens East HOA for a Volunteer Mile Steward Clean-Up on the Parkway on May 19th at 9 AM. Let’s give our Parkway some TLC! Every bag of trash makes a difference.
RCWA has partnered with Robla Park Community Association (RPCA) to remove trash and debris from Robla Creek, a small waterway that flows into Steelhead Creek.
Please park along the street at the intersection of Claire Ave. & Sully St. and arrive early to sign in and enjoy donuts provided by the RPCA.
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. We will concentrate both on dry land and the water channel to remove debris. There will be water in the creek, possibly fairly deep in a few spots. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. 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!
All are invited to attend the award ceremony to celebrate RCWA volunteers, Wayne Watts and Margarita Chavez, when they receive a “5 Over 50 Outstanding Volunteer” Award, on Tuesday, May 21 at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisor chambers in the County Administration Building (700 H Street).
Please arrive early by 9:30 am to secure a seat. Awards are expected to be announced at approximately 10:00 am but the agenda of Board of Supervisor meetings is subject to change so the awards might be announced a bit early or even after 10:00 am.
The public parking garage for the 700 H St. County Administration Center is located at 725 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The public entrance, located at the corner of 7th & G Streets, will take you to the upper level of the two-story facility.
There will be a table in the lobby area where you can pick up parking passes for free parking in the County lot. When you leave the parking lot, scan the pass in the machine and the parking fee will be waived. It’s important to park in the County garage, as fees for street parking or other parking lots cannot be waived.
Please join RCWA in celebrating this honor with Wayne, Margarita and their families!
Join Pioneer High School students Julissa and Sukhjit for a CLEAN-UP Day at Discovery Park! This is part of their ‘Caring For Our Watersheds’ project, and every bit of trash collected helps!
PRIZES will be awarded to the volunteers who pick up the most trash, so bring your A-game (and some gloves)!
**Parkway Clean-Up Day! ** Join Briotix Health for a Volunteer Mile Steward Clean-Up on the American River Parkway on May 25th at 9 AM. Let’s give our Parkway some TLC! Every bag of trash makes a difference.
Calling all Parkway lovers! Join The American River Parkway Foundation for a Trail Maintenance Day at Rossmoor Bar River Access to celebrate National Trails Day!
