April 17, 2021
We had the most success ever on Potato Salad Hill this year! Due in large part to Sheriff Steve White and his deputies, the land enjoyed the most protection it has seen in years. We barely had to rake out any tracks. The litter was minimal, but I did hire folks to work the Friday and Saturday before Easter. Carey Jones worked alone on Friday, keeping the recycling sorted and gathering up litter. On Saturday we hired two woman, Blake and Elle, who are interns with Community Rebuilds. They were fantastic. The two of them worked on Saturday, and then one of them helped me with the cleanup time on Monday, after the crowds were gone. It was a lifesaver.
I had mentioned to Blake that I used to go in the dumpster to rescue recycling, but was too tired to do so this year. I had to do all the set up and prep work alone. Unbeknownst to me, she decided to rescue the recycling, which was a wonderful surprise. I have a lot of hope when I meet people like Blake and Elle.
We had the most success ever on Potato Salad Hill this year! Due in large part to Sheriff Steve White and his deputies, the land enjoyed the most protection it has seen in years. We barely had to rake out any tracks. The litter was minimal, but I did hire folks to work the Friday and Saturday before Easter. Carey Jones worked alone on Friday, keeping the recycling sorted and gathering up litter. On Saturday we hired two woman, Blake and Elle, who are interns with Community Rebuilds. They were fantastic. The two of them worked on Saturday, and then one of them helped me with the cleanup time on Monday, after the crowds were gone. It was a lifesaver.
I had mentioned to Blake that I used to go in the dumpster to rescue recycling, but was too tired to do so this year. I had to do all the set up and prep work alone. Unbeknownst to me, she decided to rescue the recycling, which was a wonderful surprise. I have a lot of hope when I meet people like Blake and Elle.
Earth Day 51 is coming up on the 22nd. We will be celebrating at the Community Recycle Center on Saturday the 24th, from 9 to 1. In addition to Cash for Cans, where we pay .30 cents a pound for aluminum cans, we will have a collection box for pens/caps, markers/caps, highlighters, permanent markers/caps, wooden and mechanical pencils. The box, when full, will be shipped to TerraCycle, a great and innovative company. We invite you to explore their website.
I did a little bit of sign repair in the canyon recently. I like the "after" picture!
We had a mini work party in the canyon on September 1st, 2020. Sandy Freethey, trail worker extraordinaire, met me and Sam to help us maintain a trail and block some user made trails. That tumble is almost as big as Sandy!
Tragic Update on the BSPark.....
Well, despite all of our efforts, including an offer to redo the grading plan by a licensed grading contractor and permaculture expert, the original horrible plans went ahead and it is a huge disaster. Protected trees are being irreparably harmed, and the entire area desecrated. And we ask, FOR WHAT?
I have not been able to go anywhere near that area, nor look at photos. I am heartbroken and very disappointed with the city, for allowing this to take place. Let's not have a repeat!
Well, despite all of our efforts, including an offer to redo the grading plan by a licensed grading contractor and permaculture expert, the original horrible plans went ahead and it is a huge disaster. Protected trees are being irreparably harmed, and the entire area desecrated. And we ask, FOR WHAT?
I have not been able to go anywhere near that area, nor look at photos. I am heartbroken and very disappointed with the city, for allowing this to take place. Let's not have a repeat!
Don't destroy this!
We lost another great one. Dean Nebergall, pictured here with Breezy, (with Carol Hoggard - who passed away 7/5/19 - in the background), passed away on 12/6/19. One of the kindest humans to walk the earth, we send love unending to Dean and to those who love him.