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Help reconstruct the Beith Creek Loop Trail on Saturday, July 26
Join the Environmental Services Department and the Humboldt Trail Council's Volunteer Trail Stewards as they rebuild parts of the Lower Beith Creek Loop Trail in the Sunny Brae Tract of the Arcata Community Forest. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided, along with lots of appreciation from everyone who will enjoy this trail for years to come. For more information, call (707) 834-7301, or email eservices@CityofArcata.org.
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Ourcata: Meet LeAnn Schuetzle, Transit Assistant and Bus Driver
LeAnn Schuetzle holds two positions for the city of Arcata as a Transit Assistant and Bus Driver. As an Arcata native LeAnn enjoys giving back to her community. She says, “Both jobs give me the opportunity to act as a tour guide directing locals and visitors to their destinations around the city efficiently and safely.” LeAnn’s past experience includes driving kindergarten to eighth-grade students during her 15 year stint as a school bus driver.
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Arcata Marsh trail resurfacing work begins Monday, July 21
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary users, there will be resurfacing work on trails to the east and west of South I Street beginning on Monday, July 21, and lasting for about two weeks. Please access the Marsh trail system from the Marsh Interpretive Center parking lot at 569 South G Street and from the City Corporation Yard parking lot at 600 South G Street.
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McKinleyville household hazardous waste disposal event on Saturday, July 26
The Humboldt Waste Management Authority sponsors a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pierson Park on Central Avenue and Pickett Road in McKinleyville. Bring your wet paint, used oil, auto and garden products, pharmaceutical sharps (in biohazard containers), aerosols, batteries, household cleaners and fluorescent bulbs. Cost is $5 per vehicle. Additional fees apply to Fortuna City residents. Find out more at www.HWMA.net or call (707) 441-2005.
Thank you to Saturday's FOAM volunteers!
Twelve Friends of the Arcata Marsh joined Environmental Services Department staff members to remove a small mountain of invasive plants from around the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center on Saturday. Thank you for your hard work! The next volunteer work day will be hosted by the Humboldt Trails Council's Volunteer Trail Stewards under the shady canopy of the Sunny Brae Tract of the Arcata Community Forest on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (707) 834-7301 for more information.
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