Help AOF this Saturday

[Ken Nahigian]

 

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup

Saturday, Dec 18, 2021, 9am - 11am

 

A tidy stretch of Highway 99 runs two miles from Elkhorn Boulevard to Elverta Road -- our stretch! Sac-area freethinkers "adopted" it in July 1995. It's tidy because we have cared for it, nurtured it, lovingly rescued it from litter and debris, and received recognition for our work. One of our more successful civic efforts, it shows freethinkers can also serve the community.

 

So join us please! Enjoy a morning commune with nature, and do a deed for the environment and local area wildlife. The refuse we collect would otherwise ultimately be swept by the rain into tributaries and into the ocean, degrading habitat, and leading to a slow death for many sea creatures.

 

As usual, the stalwart activity captain will provide all safety equipment, including comfortable, natty hard-hats and gloves, stylish safety vests, collection bags, and handy trash pickers. The cleanup takes a scant two hours. Please dress for the season. It may be a good idea to bring a backpack or fanny-pack to carry 3 or 4 trash bags.

 

To get there, travel north from Sacramento on I-5, past the Sleeptrain Arena. Take the "Highway 99 - Yuba City, Marysville" exit. Exit at Elkhorn Boulevard less than a mile north. Turn left, cross the overpass. Park in the park-&-ride lot if possible, or somewhere near it.

 

 

Note, this is a great event for older children, but please leave smalls safe at home.

Note2, CalTrans may actually pay us a stipend for this cleanup!  See here.
Please review the CalTrans Highway Cleanup guidelines at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/maintenance/adopt-a-highway/covid19. 

 

Location:  Near W. Elkhorn Blvd & Hwy 99, see map at https://goo.gl/maps/zw3Rwct9yR52. 

Contact:  916-447-2169 (Don Knutson), or see Contact Page

In case of rain, excessive mud, rapture or locust plague, the Cleanup will be rescheduled. If unsure, call the Activity Captain (Don).