Author: aostrom

Pacout Green Team / Articles posted by aostrom

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a small but effective turnout for today’s cleanup along the Waterfront Trail. Without our Rhino Side-By-Side this time, we relied on four trusty wheelbarrows—and they got the job done! 👏 We found a lot of abandoned trash, mostly hidden just inside the treeline. This section of trail consistently needs attention, and today was no...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Successful Cleanup for Eureka to Arcata Trail Opening! We had an excellent turnout for today’s cleanup, held in celebration of the official opening of the Eureka to Arcata Trail! Our team focused on the Waterfront Trail, anticipating high foot traffic for the day, as well as the grassy areas around the parking lot. We collected a significant...

[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_separator position="center"][vc_btn title="Book Now" shape="round" color="green" size="lg" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Ffareharbor.com%2Fembeds%2Fbook%2Fpacificoutfitters-eureka%2Fitems%2F594693%2Favailability%2F1776777072%2Fbook%2F%3Ffull-items%3Dyes" css=".vc_custom_1750799105470{border-radius: 25px !important;}"][vc_column_text] PacOut Green Team First Annual Fundraising Dinner Saturday - September 6th - 5:00pm to 8:30pm [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Details: Welcome to the first-ever PacOut Green Team fundraising dinner! All funds raised during this event will go directly towards supporting our mission to keep our precious outdoor spaces free from litter. We...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]"FREE" Piles Are Not Free for the Environment This cleanup focused on one major issue: the “FREE” piles scattered all over McKinleyville. After a night of rain, these piles—filled with soaked books, couches, clothing, and other discarded items—became nothing more than soggy trash. Let’s be clear: a “FREE” pile left on the curb is not generosity—it’s...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Debbie McBeth, a passionate advocate for our cause, reached out to us and generously donated over $250 in gift cards for our weekly raffle aimed at our wonderful volunteers! Keeping our volunteers motivated is crucial, and this contribution significantly helps in that effort. Thank you so much, Debbie, for your kind donation! Remember, all donations...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blue Lake Casino hosted a fundraiser in the first quarter for our cause, raising an impressive $15,000! Since we are entirely volunteer-run, every dollar will be reinvested back into our community, helping to keep our parks, beaches, trails, and forests free of litter. A heartfelt thank you to Blue Lake Casino and their wonderful clientele...