[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Successful 60 Minute Cleanup along the Hikshari Trail section of the Eureka Waterfront Trail! We were concerned about the possibility of rain during the cleanup, but fortunately, the weather held up! Despite a smaller turnout than usual due to the weather, the dedicated volunteers who did attend were not discouraged. Our focus was on clearing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We express our gratitude to businesses like Eureka Natural Foods and our wonderful community members for backing our mission. This support will have a significant impact and will be reinvested back into our community to preserve cleanliness in our beaches, parks, forests, trails, and other delicate open areas. A big thank you to everyone who...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A massive thank you to Hensel's Ace Hardware for generously contributing 24 top-quality trash pickers to our mission! After a decade of use, our pickers were running low, and we had tested various styles, but none have been as durable as the ones they provided. We are optimistic about getting another decade of use out...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We collected various items from "Free" piles. Once again, kindly consider donating these items to thrift stores or disposing of them properly at the dump. Items left in "Free Piles" are vulnerable to weather conditions and often deteriorate, becoming unsightly. Homeless individuals may search through them, leading to us having to remove them from sensitive...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Soroptimist International of Arcata has generously donated a $200 check to aid our cleanup initiatives. They honored Alexandria Morse with the Violet Richardson Award this year, and she chose PacOut Green Team as the recipient of this donation! We extend our gratitude to Soroptimist and Alexandria Morse for their contribution to our cause. This donation...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Successful Cleanup Efforts and Outreach with PacOut Green Team The weather was beautiful for our annual Earth Day cleanup event. We concentrated on a part of the Eureka Waterfront Trail behind the mall and had a fantastic turnout. Before starting, we provided garbage bags to the camps along the trail and informed them about the supplies...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This location was unfamiliar to us. Recently acquired by Friends of the Dunes, the property underwent significant effort to clear litter from this dune and wetland area. The main focus was on a specific spot, which turned out to be a nearly 2-mile trek! Although the distance was unexpected, our volunteers persevered until reaching the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another successful cleanup took place at Vigo after at least six months since our last visit. The spot was quite messy, with both abandoned and active camps spotted during our scouting mission the day before. Notably, there were numerous large abandoned camps and scattered garbage everywhere, hindering our Rhino side-by-side from accessing certain areas. Our...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Exciting Update on Cooper Gulch Park Following last Saturday's cleanup, Cooper Gulch Park is now in its best shape ever! Take some time to enjoy the park's improved appearance. During the cleanup, we encountered challenges in locating trash – we thoroughly searched every area, and most of the trash picked up on Saturday was traced back...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a heavy rainstorm before the cleanup began, the sky cleared up by 8:45 am, and the rain paused throughout the 90-minute cleanup. Once we finished, the rain resumed. We are grateful to the weather gods for their timely cooperation. We collected a significant amount of trash at the Atterberry Park N’ Ride and behind Burger...
