This was the 7th Annual Temescal Valley Great American Cleanup.
Members of The Church of Jesus christ of Latter-Day Saints Corona Stake, turned out 40-plus strong to help with the cleanup as a project of the Mormon’s JustServe Day of Community Service. Justin Tucker (white shirt), Sycamore Creek resident, coordinated the volunteer effort.
Helen McGlaughlin of Hot Diggidy Dog hands out doughnuts and beverages ant the beginning of the event.
Early arriving volunteers register for the event. The boulders came from El Sobrante Landfill and were hauled and placed by Waste Mangement Inc. employees.
Bob Hafner (left, white cap and knee pads), speaks to volunteers about safety.
Showing up to lend a hand were Supervisor Kevin Jeffries and Al Lopez, Western Municipal Water District board member.
From left, Bill Peck, Boy Scout leader Troop 13; Lily Quiroa and Mariam Cardenas, Waste Management Inc., grab a photo op.
Two palo verde trees were planted.