The Temescal Wash Clean-Up.

The location is at the Temescal Wash in Corona, California near Auburndale Street.

This activity will occur on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 8-12am.

My responsibilities will be to pick up the trash in the Temescal Wash.

Mr. Pitts will be signing off for gambassa points and the Corona City workers will be signing off for the volunteer hours.

I anticipate participating in this activity for four hours.

I hope to accomplish picking up several bags of trash and making a difference in the environment of Corona. I want to make a positive impact in my community and spread the word about maintaining and cleaning our area.

I volunteered for the city of Corona and the Corona Department of Water and Power.

The coordinators were Ken Pitts and Jeff Potts. Ken Pitts works for Santiago High School as an AP Environmental Teacher. Jeff Potts works under the Public Works Department for the city of Corona, California and his contact information can be at http://www.discovercorona.com/City-Departments/Department-of-Water---Power.aspx

2011-10-22

2011-10-22

4 hours

I arrived at 7:45am to check in for the event where I was given proper materials to pick up trash. I then went with a group of friends into the Wash area where we picked up a few bags of trash and dug out a half-buried shopping cart. We found various items such as clothing, bags, bottles, and numerous plastic materials.

I accomplished picking up bags of trash and digging out a half-buried shopping cart. I also felt like I made a difference in my community and helped cleaned an environmental landscape. I had a great experience and gained a personal sense of satisfaction and pride.

I learned that mankind has become destructive and dangerous toward the environment and individuals in society must step forward in order to reverse their harmful actions. I did not realize how much man pollutes and trashes our environment, and was astonished at the amount of trash I found in one specified area. I can't even imagine how much must be gathering out in the world. I also learned that it takes time and effort to accomplish goals and make a difference in society and nature, but through hard work, dedication, and determination, we can ultimately achieve great things.

The Temescal Wash in Corona, California.