Hundreds of volunteers to help clean the American River Parkway

Hundreds of volunteers will head out to more than 20 locations along the American River in the Sacramento area this month for a major cleanup effort.

The Great American River Clean-Up is organized by the American River Parkway Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on the conservation of a 23-mile stretch of the American River Parkway.

The cleanup will be on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at around two dozen areas from the Nimbus Fish Hatchery to Discovery Park.

In past years, cleanup efforts have helped remove thousands of pounds of litter and large items from along the American River Parkway, which receives around 5 million visitors annually, according to the foundation.

The nonprofit said there will be sites that can accommodate small and large groups at this year’s event.

Organizers of the event said that they are still seeking volunteers of all ages. Anyone who wants to join the effort can visit this link and click on the area where they would like to volunteer.

Groups of 20 or more are asked to register by emailing volunteer@arpf.org or calling 916-486-2773.

Participants can ride SacRT buses and light rail trains for free to any of the designated cleanup sites by displaying this flyer to drivers or fare inspection staff.

e designated cleanup sites by displaying this flyer to drivers or fare inspection staff.

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