Annual Foss Creek Clean-up

Healdsburg’s Foss Creek Clean-up will take place Saturday morning, Sept. 23, with the Community Center serving as the base of operations. Since 2005, the annual clean-up event has been an opportunity for residents to participate in the maintenance and protection of the creek by removing trash and debris from Foss Creek. Foss Creek is a tributary of the Russian River that runs north-south through town. It serves as a home to several species, including steelhead trout protected by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The creek also funnels storm water runoff from the city to the Russian River. Volunteers will gather in the south parking lot at the Community Center (1557 Healdsburg Ave.) from 8:30 to 9am, where they will sign up and be divided into five groups. An assortment of pastries (provided by Healdsburg Sunrise Rotary) will be available. Volunteers return to the Community Center to eat lunch (provided by Healdsburg Kiwanis) and for the “award” ceremony. As well as breakfast and lunch, volunteers who need one will receive a t-shirt to commemorate their participation.