It's a Holiday Weekend - Picnic Anyone?

August 31, 2012
On Monday, we have a holiday that began as a way to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. Over time it has also come to symbolize the end of summer and is often a time for families to gather for picnics.
This weekend is also the time when the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association will hold its final Mill Creek Cleanup Day. Bring your family and your picnic on Saturday to the Thurman Flats Picnic Area on Highway 38 approximately 3.5 miles northeast of the Mill Creek Ranger Station. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will remove trash and weeds from the picnic area and along the creek. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the "Leave No Trace" program which is designed to minimize human impact on the forest and other outdoor recreational areas.
The cleanup is sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, REI, TheSnowmelt.org and the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (SGWA).
For more information contact sgwa@earthlink.net