Volunteers Needed For Earth Day Cleanup in Sacramento Area

On Saturday, April 18, 27 state parks across California will be the focus of California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) 17th Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup presented by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

“California’s state parks system has weathered budget cuts and financial ups and downs over the years, resulting in maintenance backlogs and reduced resources at many parks,” said Elizabeth Goldstein, president of CSPF. “The commitment of volunteers, park partners and sponsors such as PG&E, Chevron, Edison International and Oracle are invaluable to a public state park system that has been sorely underfunded for its regular maintenance needs.

Earth Day project site in the Sacramento area:

PLACER COUNTY Auburn State Recreation Area - Grant provided by PG&E Projects:

1. Replace tree markers on nature trail

2. River cleanup below Foresthill Bridge

3. Cleanup on Forest Hill Divide Loop Trail

4. Paint over graffiti

5. Work in native garden at sector headquarters

Check-in time: 8:30 a.m.

Project time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Meet at the Confluence Area. From I-80 in Auburn, take the Hwy 49 South exit. Follow Hwy 49 South for approximately four miles. At intersection with Old Foresthill Road and Hwy 49 stay left, follow Old Foresthill Road and go a ¼ mile to staging area near a bathroom and shade structure.

Volunteers: 300

SACRAMENTO COUNTY Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park - Grant provided by PG&E Projects:

1. Vegetation reduction

2. Prepare the lower powerhouse for future painting

3. Minor painting projects and cleaning of historic equipment

4. Replace boards along pathways

5. Rake and clean up debris along steps

6. Move rocks along edge of pathway leading to the lower Powerhouse

Check-in time: 8:30 a.m.

Project time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: 9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630; Park in public lot off Scott Street

Volunteers: 60

Since its inception in 1998, CSPF’s Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup program has resulted in 80,967 participants contributing more than 334,301 volunteer hours worth nearly $6.39 million in park maintenance and improvements.

Additionally, more than $4.6 million has been raised for the Earth Day program.

To volunteer on Earth Day, visit calparks.org/earthday or call 1-888-98-PARKS.

Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Parking fees are waived for Earth Day volunteers.

For more information, visitwww.pge.com/community.