Earth Day is a relatively new holiday and was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Since then, millions of Americans have participated in Earth Day celebrations each year. Here at The Watershed Project, we have been preparing for months for this very special day. Join us this weekend to give back to the Earth!
Wildcat Creek Cleanup and Trash Survey
April 21, 2012; 9am-12:30pm
Team 1: Looking for 20 to 30 volunteers
Meet at the Wildcat Staging Area located on the Richmond Parkway
between Gertrude and Pittsburgh Ave., Richmond, CA
Team 2: Looking for 20 to 30 volunteers
Meet at Verde Elementary, 2000 Giaramita St., Richmond, CA
Tracking types of trash that reach our creeks is a way to help
identify the main sources and act on them to stop them from ever
reaching our waterways. We need volunteers to help conduct a trash
survey of two segments of Wildcat Creek that have been identified as
monitoring stations in Contra Costa County. We will be using a simple
protocol developed by the Water Board and adapted by Contra Costa
County Clean Water Program to be used with volunteers. We will have a
short training at the beginning of the day. Some volunteers will wade
waters to take samples.
Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Bring your water bottle, waders
and/or boots if you have them.Snacks available for volunteers.
For further info or to RSVP contact juliana@thewatershedproject.org or
at 510-2244085 before April 19th.
North Richmond Neighborhood Beautification Day
April 21, 2012; 9am-12:30pm
Volunteers interested in picking-up litter at the Wildcat Creek, or
around the neighborhood please check in at: 2000 Giaramita St. (Verde
Elementary School) for registration, tools and assignments.
Volunteers interested in planting, mulching, and weeding community
gardens, please check in at: 237 Vernon Ave. for registration, tools and
assignments.
Adult and children volunteers are invited for a day of service and
family fun to clean-up and improve the environment. Free food,
t-shirts, eco-activities, games, and prizes. RSVP for groups of 10 or more.
For further info contact Juliana at 510-224-4085 or
juliana@thewatershedproject.org.
Point Molate Earth Day Cleanup
April 21, 2012; 10:30am-1pm
Meet at Point Molate Beach Park, Richmond CA
The tide of trash coming down the watersheds from the latest rains
will be accumulating along our shoreline and we need your help to
keep marine debris out of the ocean and of our beautiful shoreline.
Marine debris is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our shoreline. Come
out and give Citizens for a Sustainable Point Molate and other
interested groups a hand! Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Bring your water bottle and
bucket if you have them. Snacks available for volunteers. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP for groups of 5 or more.
For further info contact Juliana at 510-224-4085 or
juliana@thewatershedproject.org
