The
Confluence Summer 2003
It's time for the Annual American River
Clean up!
Join Protect American River Canyons for "Annual Clean Up 2003"
of our American River canyons. Meet at the Confluence area off of
Hwy. 49 south of Auburn at 8:00 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring gloves,
hat and water. Garbage bags will be provided. Prizes for the most
unusual garbage.
Youth clubs, service clubs, schools and businesses are encouraged
to take the initiative and adopt an area of the river to clean throughout
the year. The areas of greatest need are the Confluence Area, upper
Clementine, Ponderosa, Yankee Jims and Murderer's Bar.
For info call Andrea at 530 887-9314 or Eric at 530 885-8878.
Co-sponsored by State Parks Foundation, PG&E, Auburn State
Recreation AreaCanyon Keepers (ASRACK) and generous support from
Auburn Placer Disposal and the California Highway Patrol.
Nature Bowl 2004
Celebrating its 18th year in 2004, Nature Bowl is a cooperative
team competition for all 3rd through 6th grade students. Questions
and activities focus on local and regional environmental science
and issues, and correlate with the State Science Framework and Science
Standards. Watch for information in future issues of The Confluence
on how parents and teachers can receive training to become a Nature
Bowl coach and field a team.
* The first five 3rd-6th grade students to correctly complete the
Nature Bowl crossword puzzle on page
nine and send a copy to PARC at PO Box 9312 Auburn 95604 will
receive a free Auburn State Recreation Area Trails Map.
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