Volunteers Needed For Earth Day Cleanup in Solano County

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.

SOLANO COUNTY Benicia State Recreation Area: Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden Projects:

1. Plant native trees, shrubs, and perennials

2. Mulch new plants

3. Remove non-native plants

4. Lay out weedblock in uncovered areas

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

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

Location: 1 State Park Road, Benicia, CA 94510

Volunteers: 75

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.

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.