The City of Gilroy invites volunteers to participate in a statewide Coastal Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at Christmas Hill Park, located at 7050 Miller Avenue. Volunteers should meet in the east parking lot near Uvas Creek.
The Uvas Creek cleanup will be part of Coastal Cleanup Day efforts to remove trash from beaches, lakes and creeks across California. Last year, more than 65,000 volunteers removed almost 770,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California waterways. The Coastal Cleanup is part of the International Coastal Cleanup organized by the Ocean Conservancy.
Volunteers in Gilroy should wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and a hat. They should also bring sunscreen and a re-usable water bottle. All participants must sign waivers before they volunteer. Garbage bags, litter pickers, and some gloves will be provided.
For more information, contact the City of Gilroy’s Recreation Coordinator, Susan Voss, at (408) 846-0418 or email Su********@ci.us.
