EARTH DAY in the HOOD Neighbors of all ages gathered Saturday at the bottom of Willow Walk off Alvarado to show respect for the land we all enjoy.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day nationwide. Our very own neighborhood celebrated with its 14th Annual Earth Day clean-up of our public common spaces. More than 30 people ages two and up kicked things off with juice, coffee, bagels and camaraderie. (photo, right, Susan Mattmann; at table, Jeff Baird with daughter; pointing, Ann Smulka and Millie Baird)
ONE MAN’S EXPERIENCE
By the way, Winston and his wife fell in love with the neighborhood while renting here. Eventually they bought a house, and I was the lucky realtor — and by this time, a close friend — who helped make their dream house come true!
(photo, left, Harry Myler; right, Winston Chou)
LOTS TO DO
(photo, left, John McClung; right, Marcia Tanner)
(photo, left, Jane Barrett; photo, below, Wendy Leyden)
GARBER PARK OUTREACH Really energetic folks partnered with members of Claremont Canyon Conservancy and the City of Oakland as stewards of Garber Park.
To participate or ask questions, feel free to email our fearless leader Shelagh Brodersen, GarberParkStewards@gmail.com
Claremont Canyon Conservancy claremontcanyon@hotmail.com
http://www.ClaremontCanyon.org
(photo, left, bottom or Willow Walk off Alvarado, after clean-up)
Directions to the Garber Park trailhead via Evergreen Lane: from Alvarado Road turn down Slater Lane, then turn right on Evergreen Lane. The entrance is at the end of the street. This is easy walking distance from Alvarado. For directions to Garber Park visit http://tinyurl.com/GarberPark
For more photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/25746923@N03/sets/72157623878192738/