Which organization did you volunteer for?
The Public Works Department of the City of Corona
Coordinator Contact info:
Ken Pitts, AP Environmental Science teacher at Santiago High School in Corona
Start Date
2011-10-22
End Date
2011-10-22
In hours, how much time did you volunteer?
4.5 hours
Describe your volunteer activities in detail.
During the temescal clean up, my group , David, Cailin, Jamie and myself wandered through the grounds of the wash and located trash. With the intent of cleaning up the environment, I rapidly picked up every trash piece in sight. Plowing through the area I picked up everything I could.
What were your accomplishments?
My accomplishments during the wash were the fact that I got to feel good about leaving the area knowing that I worked hard to clean up the environment. One of the biggest achievements that I was able to accomplish was the fact that I found a large truck tire. I felt accomplished that I was able to help mother nature rid itself of this splinter.
What did you learn?
I learned from the project that the earth is a very fragile place. We as humans which inhabit the earth must come together to help preserve and protect the earth from our own trash. I also learned that as a group we could make efforts towards a world wide movement. As we slowly begin to spread the word of environmental care, people will slowly catch on. I also learned that even if its not our own waste, we have the responsibility to help one another preserve the earth.
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Location
The intersection of Rincon and Auburndale Road in Corona, Ca.
Other Notes
Together as a class, we were able to unite into a strong team that could help in the fight against environmental pollution.