A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church, and promoting understanding and acceptence of atheism and freethought in our community

A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church,understanding and acceptence of atheism 

and freethought in our community

AOF Activities & Events

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup                                                                                                              Hits : 1124
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 09:00am - 11:00am
Location :  CalTrans Park-and-Ride parking lot, west of the Elkhorn exit.

In October 1995, Sacramento freethinkers "adopted" a two-mile stretch on Highway 99 between Elkhorn Boulevard and Elverta Road. Since then we have endeavored to keep it clean of litter and debris, receiving recognition for our ongoing civic effort.

Come join us, enjoy a morning commune with nature, and who knows what you may find out there? Over the years we have recovered a number of highly exotic items: lacey undergarb, erotic artifacts, drug paraphenalia, even $100 bills -- we're not kidding, actual C-notes amid the highway detritus! -- and stranger things. No, we won't tell you here; surprises await.

We will provide all safety equipment, including comfortable hard-hats and gloves, safety vests, collection bags, and handy trash pickers. The cleanup takes a scant two hours. Please dress for the season.

To get to the site, travel north from Sacramento on I-5, past Arco Arena. Take the "Highway 99 - Yuba City, Marysville" exit. Exit at Elkhorn Boulevard less than a mile north. Turn left, cross the overpass, and the park-&-ride lot will be on your left.

Your Trash Picker is not a Toy

Adopt-a-Highway Sign demonstrates miracle of Stigmata

Contact :  916-447-3589 or 916-447-2169 (Don Knutson)
It may be a good idea to bring a backpack or fanny-pack to carry 3 or 4 trash bags.