YOU DID IT!

Once again, a dedicated group of Bennett Valley residents gathered together to make a difference in our adopted areas. If anyone drove along the roads where we were working, you saw an amazing amount of debris and busy people. We were happy to welcome new faces to the effort and are looking forward to seeing them again at our Spring Workday! Although the day was sunny, it was one of the hottest days of our “Summer” this year, but this wonderful group got the job done. We offer our thanks for all who worked and those who donate for materials and those who work throughout the year to make all this possible. We can all be proud of the way our neighborhood comes together in this effort. A GIANT THANK YOU TO ALL!

Summerfield Road saw serious power equipment make short work of an unsightly area, creating more work for those who cleaned behind them and walked large tarps to a waiting debris box. Others worked behind the sidewalks making it pleasant to walk along Summerfield. Another group concentrated on the planted areas and we added a donated birdhouse to the northernmost median.

Alistair Bleifuss, Santa Rosa city creek steward, led a combined force of our wonderful Cub Scout Pack 55 (and parents) and many others. He was also joined by members of Climate Protection Club of Santa Rosa High School and we welcome them! They made a huge difference in the Strawberry Park area and along the creek.

Bethards Drive to Bennett Valley Road scattered along that very long corridor and continued their amazing transformation of what was once a sadly neglected area. They also have plans for another workday in the area. Keep your eyes tuned when you drive that way.

Creekside Park neighbors removed huge amounts of overgrown vegetation, dead tree limbs, and skirted low hanging branches-enough to fill a large debris bin!

Thanks to volunteers at Strawberry School where work on the front yard is now in progress. Bark is being spread, weeds are being pulled, and low hanging tree branches have been removed.

Along with the invaluable help of Tom Lococo, Ed Buonacorsi, and Alistair Bleyfuss (employees of the city of Santa Rosa), we cannot commend you volunteers, and those who make donations, enough. Your spirit and generosity energizes us all! We hope that you feel pride in what you have helped to accomplish which will in turn be enjoyed by all who drive/ride/walk these scenic corridors/creek spaces. We hope that you will feel 'ownership' of these areas and will want to continue to maintain them either on your own (as you see a need) or with our group.

Please see the attached photos!


SEE YOU AT SPRING CLEAN UP-APRIL 2011

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