This past year I’ve had the opportunity, as many of us have had, to work from home. I feel especially lucky to be living at the doorstep of Claremont Canyon with its many great trails. When I need to take a break, I often step out for a quick tour around the 1.5-mile Loop Trail of Garber Park. I enjoy the beauty and peacefulness there while I gather my thoughts about all the things I need to do for my job at the National Resources Defense Fund.
My work at the NRDC is focused on ocean conservation and protecting ocean habitats. So, I’m already thinking about Coastal Cleanup Day in September, also known as Creek-to-Bay Day in Oakland. Coastal Cleanup is a time when people across the country get together to clean ocean beaches and waterways. This helps prevent pollution and debris from entering our oceans and shows a dedication for protecting our marine ecosystems.
But, we don’t have to wait for September. For me, that means bringing along a plastic bag to collect easily removable trash along the trail—and encouraging others to do the same.
As we get closer to Coastal Cleanup Day, watch for information coming from the Conservancy regarding clean-up events in Claremont Canyon. We hope to keep Claremont Canyon a beautiful place and look forward to seeing you out on the trails soon!
