It\u2019s not just litter that volunteers will be scouring the American River canyon for during Saturday\u2019s American River Clean-up.<\/p>\n
As well as taking out the trash, Protect AmericanRiver Canyons and its partners will be targeting invasive broom \u2013 a plant that board member Eric Peach said is disturbingly on the increase in the Auburn State Recreation Area and threatening to choke off trails.<\/p>\n
Clippers and pruners will be provided to participants willing to wade into the dense growth on the branches of the invasive weed. The broom that is cut will be removed and burned.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce it gets established, it\u2019s almost like star thistle,\u201d Peach said. \u201cYou can\u2019t get rid of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
April is a good time of year to reduce the broom footprint because its trademark yellow blooms haven\u2019t appeared and its not seeding, he said.<\/p>\n
The cleanup starts with 8 a.m. registration at the confluence information booth. From there volunteers will fan out to areas throughout the recreation area to clean up litter and chop away broom.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cBeing close to the American River and canyons \u2013 having wild nature so close by \u2013 is why many of us live in the foothills,\u201d Peach said. \u201cOne of the easiest way to express our appreciation for the AmericanRiver is to keep the river and canyons clean and safe for all wildlife and people.\u201d<\/p>\n
By 9 a.m., the educational component of the Earth-Day related event will start, with a hike and lecture by Perry Cook and Charlene Carveth on canyon bridges and wildflowers. Colfax watercolor artist Juan Pena will be offering a painting demonstration and tips on capturing the canyon on canvas starting at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the morning.<\/p>\n
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