Celebrate Earth Week with PARC at the Spring American River CleanUp
Saturday, April 21st 8:00 AM ~ Noon
California State Parks Foundation, PG&E, Auburn SRA,
and Recology Auburn-Placer partnering with
Protect American River Canyons and the Canyon Keepers
Keep Our American River Clean & Safe
Free Parking for Volunteers.
Meet at the Old Auburn-Foresthill Curved Bridge near the Confluence
(3 miles below Auburn near the Highway 49 River Crossing).
8:00 am Check in begins at the registration booth to register and receive your free Confluence Map, (while supplies last), trash collection bags, water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring sun screen gloves and a water bottle.
– 8:30ish River Safety Talk
– 9:00 am Historic Bridges and Ecology Hike led by the Canyon Keepers.
Ongoing: Award winning watercolor artist Juan Pena paints the Confluence.
– 11:00ish BBQ Hot Dog lunch provided by PARC
- High Noon PARC High School Scholarship Essay Contest winners read their winning essays and receive awards.
For more information about the clean-up contact the Auburn State Recreation Area office @ 530-885-4527 or PARC @ 530-885-8878.