San Francisco's spirit of community showed strong last month as local volunteers took to the parks with a mission to clean and beautify. According to an article from the City of Medford, a combined effort by 27 volunteers resulted in the removal of nearly 1,400 pounds of trash and debris from public spaces throughout Medford. Dedication was not in short supply, for these individuals collectively spent over 140 hours in March toiling for the environment and local neighborhoods.
Specific achievements, albeit substantial in their gravity, were itemized in the City's report. For example, at Pear Blossom Park, volunteers not only spruced up picnic tables and trash can lids but also ventured into surrounding business areas, coming away with 80 pounds of refuse, the City of Medford reports. Over at Jackson Park, graffiti was erased from structures, leaving the park not only 200 pounds lighter in trash but also visually refreshed.
The cleanup efforts didn’t shy away from harder tasks either. Donahue-Frohnmayer Park saw the removal of 200 pounds of trash and debris and also the remnants of an abandoned camp that included sleeping bags and mats. Additionally, at Veterans Park, volunteers didn't just pick up 120 pounds of trash – they rid the park of two shopping carts and power-washed markers tarnished by the urban sprawl near South Pacific Highway.
But the actions of these stewards of cleanliness reached beyond the parks into hallowed spaces like the Eastwood Cemetery. There, volunteers cleared a daunting 700 pounds of debris, remnants of February's historic snowstorm, and took care to clean several headstones, according to the City of Medford's report. Hawthorne Park also benefited, with 80 pounds of trash removed and graffiti scrubbed away from various surfaces, showcasing the community's dedication to its parks.
