Creek Week 2012

Creek Week Events for volunteers to help restore and to learn about nature where they live.

Sturdy shoes and clothes, sun protection, and water are recommended for all outdoor events. Registration for all volunteer work projects starts at 8:30. Watch this site for additional details or contract Gregg at dcc@surewest.net

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  • Kaseberg Creek Restoration Project, Mahany Park, Roseville
  • Saturday, April 21st, 9am – noon
  • Weeding, mulching, and other maintenance of these very successful plantings from past years. Meet at the footbridge behind Martha Riley Library at 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd in Roseville. Sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat are suggested. Gloves will be provided. Please RSVP with Dry Creek Conservancy at dcc@surewest.net or at 773-6575.
  • Native Birds and Wildflowers of Roseville
  • Sunday April 22nd, 9 to 11:30am. All ages welcome.
  • Join local Naturalist Scott Dietrich for a very easy walk through Miners Ravine at the best time to see birds and wildflowers. The lilies and the lupines should be showcasing their best colors and local and migratory birds such as Warblers and Flycatchers will be singing. Expect to learn a little natural history of the local flora and fauna and enjoy this splendid time of year. Wear shoes to hike in, bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at John G. Piches Park, 1471 Stone Point Drive Roseville, CA 95661 For more information contact Scott at 208-4976 or SDietrich@roseville.ca.us
  • Miners Ravine Nature Reserve Restoration
  • Saturday, April 28th, 9am to noon
  • Care for more than 550 native plantings at this major restoration project including weeding, adding mulch, and installing drip irrigation. Sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat are suggested, as well as water and snacks. Gloves will be provided. Meet at Miners Ravine Nature Reserve parking lot 7530 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay, CA 95746, approximately eight-tenths of a mile north of Douglas Blvd on Auburn-Folsom Road. Please RSVP with Dry Creek Conservancy at dcc@surewest.net or at 773-6575.
  • Auburn Ravine Park Planting Maintenance
  • Saturday, April 28th, 9am – noon
  • Weeding, spreading mulch, and repairing drip irrigation, tree stakes, and wire cages at this multi-year tree planting. Please bring shovels, rakes, hoes, wheelbarrows, and 5-gallon buckets. The park is between Highway 65 and Joiner Parkway - entrances on Green Ravine Dr. and the end of Moore Rd. Sturdy shoes, long pants, gloves, sun block, bug repellent, and a hat are suggested. Water provided. Please RSVP with Cammie Morales at 343-2380 or cammiev1@hotmail.com
  • Miners Ravine Nature Reserve Nature Walk
  • Sunday, April 29th, 9am to noon
  • Join ecologist and birdwatcher Chad Aakre at this 22 acre nature reserve for cultural and recent history of the reserve, a walk to look for birds and wildflowers, and plans for on-going management and habitat restoration. Bring sturdy shoes, water, snack, and mosquito repellant. Meet at Miners Ravine Nature Reserve parking lot 7530 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay, CA 95746, about eight-tenths of a mile north of Douglas Blvd on Auburn-Folsom Road. Please RSVP with Dry Creek Conservancy at dcc@surewest.net or at 773-6575.
  • Secret Ravine Fish Passage Project Plantings
  • Saturday early May date TBA 9:00 am – noon
  • Maintain riparian plantings of this complete restoration near the mouth of Secret Ravine. Meet at the UA Theaters parking lot off Eureka Rd, 520 N. Sunrise in Roseville. Sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat are suggested, as well as water and snacks. Gloves will be provided. Please RSVP with Dry Creek Conservancy at dcc@surewest.net or at 773-6575.
  • Meadow Oaks Neighborhood Association spring activities
    • Linda Creek, Nature Walk, Saturday, March 24th 10am to 12noon.
    • Rare opportunity to see wildlife, local birds and native flowers and trees. Easy, level walk. Led by Scott Dietrich and Donna Wilson.
    • Meet at Woodlake Lane by the bridge; cross street Charleston Circle in Roseville.
    • For more information contact Scott at 208-4976 or SDietrich@roseville.ca.us
    • Easter Vacation Nature Hike and Treasure Hunt, Thursday, April 5th 10am-noon. For Kids and Adults.
    • Come see the Western Pond Turtles at Turtle Cove, Scrub Jays, Hawks and native trees.
    • Meet at Woodlake Lane by the Bridge; cross street Charleston Circle in Roseville
    • For more information contact Donna Wilson, donnawilson1@surewest.net
    • Linda Creek Earth Day Trash Cleanup, Saturday, April 14th, 10am to noon.
    • Led by Scott Dietrich and Donna Wilson.
    • Sign up with Donna, donnawilson1@surewest.net, 801-1717.
    • Meet at Woodlake Lane, by the Bridge, cross street Charleston Circle in Roseville.

The Creek Week committee thanks its partners and sponsors for this year and the many sponsors from the last sixteen years.

Creek Week Sponsors:

  • * Dry Creek Conservancy
  • * City of Roseville
  • * City of Rocklin
  • * Town of Loomis
  • * REI
  • * United Natural Foods
  • * Granite Bay Flycasters
  • * Sacramento Tree Foundation
  • * Heald College
  • * Restoration Resources
  • * Woodcreek Nature Center
  • * Regional Water Authority
  • * ECORP Consulting
  • * Adelante High School
  • * Lincoln Open Space Committee
  • * American Basin Council of Watersheds