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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area will host a 'Carrot Fest,' which
will celebrate the opening for the park's new multi-use trails. Cyclists will be given carrots to hand out to equestrians they meet along the
trails. The event is open to all cyclists, equestrians and hikers. For more information, call Tom McBride at (530) 538-2704 or (530) 538-2200. Lake
Oroville State Recreation Area is located seven miles east of Oroville via Highway 162. | |
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Mt. Diablo State Park will host volunteers for the park's 5th annual Earth
Day Event. Volunteers will help with the Mitchell Canyon restoration project and trail repairs. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and volunteers must call
ahead to pre-register. Participants should bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and warm clothes. For more information, call Sue Schwartz or Dave Matthews
at (925) 837-5245. Mt. Diablo State Park is located five miles east of I-680 in Danville on Diablo Road. | |
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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area will host volunteers who will remove
non-native vegetation, install an irrigation system, and plants native species in the large group camp area of the park. The area is located on the
north shore of Millerton Lake. For more information, call Supervising Ranger Kevin Buchanan at (559) 822-2225 or (559) 822-2332. Millerton Lake
State Recreation Area is located twenty miles northeast of Fresno. | |
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Humboldt Redwoods State Parkis planning two days of Earth Day events: On
Saturday at 9 a.m. coffee and refreshments will be served at the park's visitor center (Burlington.) At 10:30 a.m., there will be a canoe and kayak
float trip down the South Fork of the Eel River. This event will be on a first come, first served basis by reservation with the ranger staff.
Participants must have a rigid hull craft and a personal floatation device for every participant. For more information, call Ranger Robert Leiterman
at (707) 946-815. At 11 a.m., there will be a cleanup and tree pruning event at the historical "Holgren Homestead" site located off the Salmon Creek
exit of U.S. 101, approximately 15 miles north of Garberville. Volunteers should bring work gloves and drinking water. On Sunday at 10 a.m., there
will be a river bar cleanup at selected locations with Rio Dell Elementary School. Also at 10 a.m., there will be a tree-planting event with Agnes
Johnson Elementary School. For more information, call Ranger John O'Rourke at (707) 946-2409. | |
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Patrick's Point State Park's will be the site of volunteers planting
native vegetation, removing non-native vegetation and trail enhancement at the Sumêg Village and native plant garden. The project will
begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Participants should check in at the park visitor center. Volunteers are advised to bring gloves, boots, water,
and wear work clothes. Fore more information, call Eric Johnson at (707) 826-2869 or (707) 839-5449. Patrick's Point State Park is located 25
miles north of Eureka on Highway 101. | |
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Richardson Grove State Park will host volunteers for the rehabilitation
of a hillside in the group camp with native plants and the development of a botanical garden at the visitor center. Participants will meet at the
visitor center parking lot. The project will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Volunteers are advised to bring lunch (drinks and snacks will be
provided), work gloves, sturdy shoe, boots, layered clothing and a hat. For more information, call Ranger Susan McLaughlin at (707) 247-3318.
Richardson Grove State Park is located eight miles south or Garberville on Highway 101. | |
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Clear Lake State Park's Interpretive Association is sponsoring a
"free admission" to the park on Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitor Center will be open with docents leading tours (including a new white
pelican display). The park will also feature nature hikes and Junior Ranger programs for children. A native species tree planting is also scheduled.
For more information, call Val Nixon or Holly Palmer at (707) 279-2267 or e-mail: vnixo@parks.ca.gov | |
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Los Angeles River State Park at Taylor Yard will host volunteers for
a tree planting along the Los Angeles River, creating a gateway to the future Los Angeles River State Park at Taylor Yard. The project will
last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Marcus Gutierrez at (818) 980-9660. The event will take place at the east bank of the
Los Angeles River, between Fletcher Drive and the two freeways. | |
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The Vista Pacifica State Park Project will host a cleanup at Vista
Pacifica State Park and Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Volunteers should check in at the ranger headquarters at Kenneth Hahn State
Recreation Area. Transportation to the cleanup area will be provided. The project will begin at 10 a.m. Volunteers are advised to bring
sun block, snacks, water, a sun hat, long pants, long sleeved shirt - and an umbrella in case of rain. For more information, call Dan
Radacanu at (310) 558-4566. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is located at 4100 South La Cienega in Los Angeles. | |
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Angel Island State Park will have a trail restoration and cleanup
project at Ayala Cove from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers should bring gloves, water, sunscreen, hats, sturdy shoes, and lunch. For more
information, call Darci Moore at (415) 435-5390. Angel Island State Park is located in San Francisco Bay. Ferries leave from Tiburon,
Vallejo, and San Francisco. | |
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China Camp State Park will host volunteers who will continue
the ongoing revegetation of the ridgeline at the southeast end of the park where non-native eucalyptus trees have been recently
removed. The revegetation will consist of grasses and native oak seedlings. Participants will also perform maintenance of nearby
park trails. For more information, call Ranger Pat Robards at (415)-456-0766. China Camp State Park is located four miles east of
San Rafael on North San Pedro Road. | |
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Samuel P. Taylor State Park will be the site of trail
and stream bank stabilization projects. Volunteers will also work on installing interpretive panels describing the life cycle
and spawning behavior of anadromous Coho Salmon/Steelhead. Volunteer should check in at the park ranger station. The work will
begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Participants should wear work cloths and bring gloves and water. For more information, contact
Jim Van Cott at (415) 488-9897. Samuel P. Taylor State Park is located 15 miles west of San Rafael on Sir Francis Drake
Boulevard. | |
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park will be the site for
the installation of a culvert, rough cobble rock, and surface for the park's rim trail. Volunteers should check in at the Chute Hill
group campground before 8:30 a.m. Participants should bring gloves, water, shovels or rakes (hand tools will be provided.) For more
information, call Gil Clark at (530) 273-3884. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is located 16 miles northeast of Nevada City on
North Bloomfield Road. | |
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Chino Hills State Park is hosting volunteers for trail
rehabilitation with native plants projects. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water. Volunteers will meet at the park's
barn at 9 a.m. For more information, call Shannon Pulse at (909) 780-6222. Chino Hills State Park is located north of Corona off
Highway 71. | |
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Bolsa Chica State Beach will be the site of native
planting/restoration projects. Volunteers should meet at the beach, between Sea Point and Warner. The work will go from 9 a.m.
to Noon. Participants should wear work clothes and bring sunblock, gloves and water. For more information, call Lon Graham at
(714) 374-0608. Bolsa Chica State Beach is located on Highway One between Golden West Street and Warner Avenue in Huntington
Beach. | |
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Crystal Cove State Park staff and volunteers will
restore a crumbling sand dune in front of the cottages in the park. Parking will be available in the Los Trancos parking lot
across from the park. To reach the parking lot, drive along Pacific Coast Highway to the stoplight "Crystal Cove/Los Trancos"
and turn inland. Walk across the street at the stoplight, or underneath the Pacific Coast Highway through the tunnel. Both ways
access the park. Volunteers will meet at the park's visitor center. Participants should bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and a
lunch for afterwards. For more information, call Winter Bonin at (949) 497-7647 or
e-mail: crystalcv@fea.net. Crystal Cove State
Park is located off Highway One between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. | |
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Doheny State Beach will be the site for volunteers to
design, restore and plant a "secret garden." Participants should meet at the visitor center. Work will go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers should bring work gloves. For more information, call Vicki Wiker at (949) 496-2704.
Doheny State Beach is located off Highway One at Dana Point Harbor at Del Obispo Street.
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Huntington State Beach will sponsor a beach cleanup
from 9 a.m. to Noon. Volunteers should meet at Magnolia Park Headquarters and bring work clothes, sun block, gloves and water.
For more information, call Lon Graham at (714) 374-0608. Huntington State Beach is located on Highway One at Highway 39. | |
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Lake Perris State Recreation Area volunteers will
develop an interpretive nature trail at the District Office, install beverage container recycling bins along the trail, and
collect used clothing for a donation to a local agency. Participants should meet at the District Office at 9 a.m. For more
information, call Lynn Earls at (909) 940-5627. Lake Perris State Recreation Area is located eleven miles southeast of Riverside
via Highway 60 or I-215. | |
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Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park will be the site
of a trail cleanup and construction and installation of safety fencing. Volunteers should call ahead to register. Participants
will meet at Riley Street and should bring gloves and water. The work will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. For more information,
call Shana Avalos or Dave Robinson at (916) 355-7304. | |
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Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area will host a
project to install beverage container recycling bins and plant native trees. Volunteers should meet at the visitor center at 9 a.m.
For more information, call Kelly Conde at (760) 389-2203. Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area can be reached by taking I-15
toward Victorville and Highway 138 east for 12 miles. | |
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Torrey Pines State Reserve is the site of a trail work
project and beach cleanup. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Participants are asked bring gloves, sunscreen and
water. Volunteers should meet at the North Beach parking corner of Carmel Valley Road and Del Mar Scenic Parkway. Keep California
Beautiful is a sponsor of this site.
For more information, call Gary Olson, Greg Hacket or Allyn Kaye at (858) 755-2063. Torrey Pines State Reserve is located one mile
south of Del Mar on North Torrey Pines Road.
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Pismo State Beach will host volunteers who will work on
the Guiton Trail at the Oceano campground. Participants will clear the trail, spread gravel, remove nonnative vegetation, and spread
new ground cover. The work will begin at 9 a.m. and end at Noon. For more information, call Keith Pellemeier at (805) 489-3412 or
John Rivera at (805) 772-4006. Pismo State Beach is located two miles south of the city of Pismo on Highway One. | |
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Pismo State Beach volunteers will perform trail cleanup
work as well as installation of recycling bins. Participants should check in at the park's maintenance yard. Work will go from 9 a.m.
to Noon. Volunteers should bring water, sack lunch, hiking boots, gloves and work clothes. For more information, call Keith Pellemeier
at (805) 489-3412. Pismo State Beach is located two miles south of the City of Pismo Beach on Highway One. | |
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Montana de Oro State Park will host volunteers who will work
on trails and general cleanup of the maintenance yard. The work will begin at 9 a.m. and end at Noon. For more information, call Keith
Pellemeier at (805) 489-3412 or John Rivera at (805) 772-4006. Montana de Oro State Park is located seven miles south of Los Osos on
Pecho Valley Road. | |
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Half Moon Bay State Park will celebrate Earth Day at Francis,
Venice, Dunes and Roosevelt Beaches. Volunteers will remove on-native plants, such as mustard, radish, hemlock, and ice plant. Native
plants such as lupine, coyote bush, and lizard tail will be planted. For more information, call Marianne Kjobmand at (650) 726-8801.
Half Moon Bay State Park is located one-half mile west of Highway One on Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay. | |
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Refugio State Beach will host an underwater cleanup project at
the west side of the park's day use area. Volunteers should check in at 8 a.m. The project will start at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.
Participants should bring scuba diving equipment and a pot luck item to share after the cleanup. For more information, call Danita
Rodriguez at (805) 968-7192. Refugio State Beach is located 23 miles northwest of Santa Barbara on Highway 101. | |
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Big Basin State Park will be the site of the installation
and assembly of recycling bins at Rancho Del Oso. Work begins at 10 a.m. Volunteers should register in advance. For more information,
call Felipe Jauregui at (831) 425-1218. Big Basin State Park is located 23 miles north of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236. | |
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Rancho Del Oso State Park will host a cleanup project to
remove and recycle old recycling containers and install new animal proof containers. Volunteer should meet at the park at 10 a.m.
Depending on the number of volunteers, there will be other projects. For more information, call Felipe Jauregui at (831) 425-1218
or (831) 338-8879. Del Oso State Park is located on Highway One in Davenport. | |
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Wilder Ranch State Park will host the 2nd annual Earth Day
Garden Work Day and Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will be planting the organic heirloom vegetation garden, building
vermicomposting bins, and assisting with relandscaping the Interpretive Center gardens and cleaning up the Victorian ornamental
gardens. Visitors can also get information about vermicomposting and heirloom vegetable and fruit information and demonstrations as
well as Earth Day music. The event is also sponsored by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.
For more information, call Carolyn Schimandle at (831) 426-0505. Wilder Ranch State Park is located two miles north of Santa
Cruz on Highway One. | |
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Benicia State Recreation Area will have several Earth
Day projects beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers will work on trail resurfacing at Dillon Point, cleanup around picnic areas,
rehabilitation and removal of vegetation, and tree planting of native species. Volunteers are asked to bring hats, gloves
and wear sturdy shoes. For more information, call Sandy Stillwell or Gerald Aus at (707) 648-1911. Benicia State Recreation
Area is located 1.5 miles west of Benicia at I-780 and Columbus Parkway. | |
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Annadel State Park will be the site of a cleanup
project along Santa Rosa Creek at the Cobblestone Trail. There will be the placement of a new recycling center and the cleanup
in the main lot of the park near the Warren Richardson trailhead. The work will begin at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring
hats, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes. For more information, call Angy Nowicki at (707) 938-5216. Annadel State Park is located on Channel Drive east
off Montgomery Drive in Santa Rosa. | |
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Armstrong Redwoods State Park will host volunteers
for restoration activities, greenhouse work, trail work and planting. Work is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are asked
to wear sturdy shoes and bring lunch, water, and gloves. For more information, call Michele Luna at (707) 869-9177. Armstrong
Redwoods State Park is located two miles north of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Road. | |
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Jack London State Historic Park will host volunteers
who will join park staff in planting spineless cactus (introduced to Jack London by Luther Burbank) that once grew on the
property. Participants will also help construct a fence and an exhibit panel. A recycling center will also be placed in the
park. Work will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring hats, gloves and wear sturdy shoes. For more information,
call Sheryl Lawton at (707) 938-5216. Jack London
State Historic Park is located 1.5 miles west
Glen Ellen on London Ranch Road.
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Sonoma Coast State Beach is the site of beach cleanups
and the installation of recycling bins. Work will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Volunteers should check in at the park's
visitor center in Jenner (across from the gas station.) Shuttle service will be provided.
Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring lunch, water and gloves. For more information, call Michele Luna at (707)
869-9177. Sonoma Coast State Beach is located off Highway One. | |
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Emma Wood State Beach will be the site of the
assembly and installation of interpretive panels at two locations in the park. Volunteers should check in at the park
entrance station. Work begins at 9 a.m. and ends at Noon. Participants should bring gloves and water and wear work clothes.
For more information, call Kelly McEnroe at (805) 3927. Emma Wood State Beach is located west of Ventura on Highway 101. | |
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San Buenaventura State Beach will host volunteers for
dune restoration, cleanup and planting projects. Participants should meet at the parks' beach day-use parking lot. The work will
begin at 11 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Volunteers should bring water, gloves and sunblock. For more information, call Brian Ketterer
at (805) 648-3321. To reach San Buenaventura State Beach take Highway 101 to Seaward Avenue, then right on Pierpont Boulevard.
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California Trail Days -- April 20 & 21, 2002. Each year,
volunteers spend tens of thousands of hours constructing, repairing, cleaning up, and enjoying trails at Trail Days celebrations statewide.
For general information and volunteer opportunities, please contact the California Trails Foundation at (530) 747-6037.
Earth Day programs are made possible through the generous contributions from dozens of sponsors, including the California Department
of Conservation and the California State Parks Foundation earthday@calparks.org Earth Day
Hotline at (888) 98-PARKS. http://www.calparks.org/
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