AOF Activities & Events

The two-mile stretch of Highway 99 from Elkhorn Boulevard to Elverta Road looks pretty tidy, doesn't it? That's us. That's the Sac-area freethinkers who "adopted" it in July 1995. We've cared for it, nurtured it, lovingly rescued it from litter and debris, and received some recognition for our work. It is one our more successful civic efforts, proving that freethinkers can also serve the community.

So join us, please join us, for the first Highway Cleanup since April! Enjoy a morning commune with nature, and do a deed for the environment and local area wildlife. The refuse we collect would otherwise ultimately be swept by the rain into tributaries and into the ocean, degrading habitat, and leading to a slow death for many sea creatures.

Also, the things you might find ...! Over the years volunteers have recovered many highly esoteric items: lacy undergarb, erotic equipment, drug paraphernalia, even $100 bills -- yo, we don't kid, actual C-notes littered amid the highway detritus! -- and even stranger things. We are too delicate of disposition to say ... we blush, we drop our eyes ... but we promise, surprises await.

As usual, the stalwart activity captain will provide all safety equipment, including comfortable, natty hard-hats and gloves, stylish safety vests, collection bags, and handy trash pickers. The cleanup takes a scant two hours. Please dress for the season. It may be a good idea to bring a backpack or fanny-pack to carry 3 or 4 trash bags.

To get there, travel north from Sacramento on I-5, past the Sleeptrain 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.

This is a great event for older children, but please leave smalls safe at home.