On Saturday, September 20th, 2003 the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department and the Sonoma Ecology Center are inviting members of the community to a creek clean-up at Maxwell Farms Regional Park located on the corner of Highway 12 and Verano Avenue in Sonoma.

From 8:30 am - noon volunteers will remove trash and other debris from the section of Sonoma Creek that runs through the park. Last year, 2 dumpsters worth of debris, including old bicycles, engine parts, and mattresses, were pulled from the creek. Everything that can be recycled is taken away by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Drinks, pastries and fruit will be served during the orientation at 8:30am in the parking lot. Volunteers should bring gloves, and wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes they don't mind getting wet.

Join the Sonoma Valley community as we take an important step in protecting the Sonoma Creek for future generations. Maxwell Farms Regional Park is located at 100 Verano Ave. in Sonoma. Turn west onto Verano Ave. off Hwy 12, then left into the park entrance. For more information contact John Ryan at 707-565-2041 or Wendy Losee at 707-996-0712. For more information on the Sonoma County Regional Park Department visit our website at www.sonoma-county.org/parks.