Which organization did you volunteer for?
I volunteered for the city of Corona's Department of Water and Power.
Coordinator Contact info:
Mr. Pitts.
Start Date
2011-10-22
End Date
2011-10-22
In hours, how much time did you volunteer?
4 hours
Describe your volunteer activities in detail.
Starting bright and early in the morning, I, along with mny other APES students arrived at the Temescal Canyon Wash to pick up trash and help clean up. First, we were given gloves and plastic bags to wear while we pick up trash. A supervisor told us to go into the wetland and pick up trash on the way back.
What were your accomplishments?
My friends and I were able to clean up some parts of the Temescal Wash. We picked up many plastic bags, waterbottles, and some random items like shoes and a bucket.
What did you learn?
I learned that tons of trash that is littered and not properly disposed can end up in natural places like the Temescal Wash. Also, at the end of the four hour event, I learned that that was not clearly enough time and people to completely clean out the Wash. There was so much trash, that it would take a good amount of time and effort to get the place back to normal.
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Location
At the Temescal Wash on Rincon and Auburndale rd in Corona, California.
Other Notes
This experience was life changing. I never realized how much of an impact littering had on out environment. Although i spent four hours cleaning up, overall I had a great time picking up trash with my friends. :)