Creek to Bay Day, Saturday, September 17, 9 am-Noon: Oakland's 16th annual creek cleanup and bBeautification event will be held this year on Saturday, September 17th, from 9am - noon. 

Participants in this event, held as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day, join thousands of volunteers around the world taking part in the largest waterway and beach cleanup of the year. >Coastal Cleanup Day is sponsored statewide by the California Coastal Commission. Creek to Bay Day is organized by the Public Works Agency Environmental Services Division, with funding from the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 

This year's event will take place at various creeks throughout the city, Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary. View the list of volunteer locations and project descriptions for more information.

The first 1,000 volunteers will receive a reusable aluminum water bottle.

There is no pre-registration for Creek to Bay Day. Just show up at any location and sign in with the site coordinator. If you are organizing a groups of 10 or more volunteers or want to know which sites need the most help, please contact the Event Coordinator at (510)238-7630 and press option 3, or email creektobayprotection@oaklandnet.com.

 You're also invited to attend the dedication of the Courtland Creek mural funded by D4 pay-go funds on Saturday, September 17 @ 11:30. 

It will be part of the 9am - 12pm Creek-to-Bay Workday at the Creek Park.  The mural depicting the flora, fauna, and history of the park, is located in the cul-de-sac at Brookdale/Courtland.  In addition, other descriptive pieces of art will be placed in the pergola at the park entrance. 

The artwork was done by paid Interns from Fremont High and Brookdale Rec Center as well as volunteers, young and old, who have worked under the leadership of Kristi Holohan of Ace Arts throughout the summer months.

The mural is one step in the effort to make the park a safe, interesting, and attractive destination for neighborhood residents.

If you can't come but want to help:
Bring a snack for the volunteers or donate to our efforts!
RSVP for groups of 5 or more to: Lisa Lemus and Phillip Wong at 534-1480 or
lemuswong@aol.com. 

 See more here: Slow Down, School Is In Session; Volunteers Needed, Enjoy Oakland's Cultural Scene Labor Day Weekend: Mayor Jean Quan #33 http://bit.ly/qIv6Eh