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13th Annual Inner Coastal/Watershed Cleanup
Day at Black Star Canyon Dedicate Half a Day to the Environment... It’s hard to imagine that people would carelessly and thoughtlessly discard trash in our beautiful protected lands. Littering has become an epidemic and our open spaces and coastlines are paying the price. The good news is that, working together, we can make a positive impact on our local, and increasingly fragile, environment. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is once again partnering with Trails4All and participating in the 13th Annual Inner Coastal Watershed Cleanup Day. Do your part by joining us on Saturday, September 19 at 9 a.m., and get ready to get dirty while cleaning up the Natural Landmarks. This year we’ll focus on Black Star Canyon and Santiago Creek. Participants of the Black Star Canyon cleanup session will work in and around Santiago Creek, Santiago Canyon and Black Star Canyon. Not only are these areas beautiful, they are major corridors for wildlife movement. A safe, clean environment is essential to the health of these native animals and the overall ecosystem. Your efforts will help ensure the stability of these areas for the upcoming seasons. You’ll be working near the picturesque Red Rock cliffs of Black Star Canyon. These rust-colored sandstone cliffs are a striking geological feature that are home to a variety of animals including hawks, ravens, bats and lizards. The Black Star Canyon area is also rich in human history and was once home to Native American groups, early settlers and several mining operations. All necessary supplies will be provided, but please bring your own gloves – and be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty. To sign up for the Black Star Canyon cleanup you are required to register at the following link: http://www.irvineranchwildlands.org/activities/registration_step1a.asp?tid=0&aid=2290. For additional information on the Black Star Canyon cleanup site, please contact Brian Hughes at bhughes@irconservancy.org or 714-508-4764. 
Participants collecting trash during last year’s cleanup.
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