Four Peaks - Sugarloaf cleanup
Volunteers wanted for Tonto National Forest clean-up event November 5
Mesa, Ariz. (October 24, 2011) – Tonto National Forest officials today announced a major volunteer cleanup event on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8 am – 3 pm in the Four Peaks-Sugar Loaf areas.
“When we last held this event in February, 2010, volunteers removed almost 25 tons of trash and debris from the forest,” said Mesa district ranger Art Wirtz. “This year we will focus our clean-up efforts on the areas east and west of Highway 87 for Sugarloaf and Four Peaks.”
Volunteers should bring their own lunch, wear closed-toe shoes, long pants/long sleeve shirts, and bring gloves. “Since we will be working to clean up shooting pits near Sugar Loaf, it would helpful if volunteers could also bring rakes, shovels, and magnetic brooms,” Wirtz said.
The Four Peaks volunteer registration area is approximately .5 mile east of Highway 87, near mile marker 204. Follow Highway 87 north to the Four Peaks Road (mile marker 204) and then follow the signs to sign in and get your assignment.
The Four Peaks-Sugarloaf event is organized by the Copper State 4 Wheelers Coordinator Chad Chaney, who can be contacted at chad@copperstate4wheelers.com.
“We are very grateful for the leadership of the Copper State 4-Wheelers in spearheading this event. Our staffing is limited and the support of volunteers is invaluable to us,” continued Wirtz. “Other community volunteers and organizations have also greatly helped us by providing resources.”
Businesses/community groups providing support include: The Expeditioneers, Offroad Passport, Xoskel, Desert Rat, 4 Wheel Parts, Sierra Expeditions, Asfir 4x4, Arizona Offroad Recovery LLC, Az NAXJA, and The Wells Fargo Green Team.
For a variety of volunteer opportunities and application forms, please visit the Mesa Ranger District Volunteer website at www.mrdvolunteers.org. For more information, please call Mesa Ranger District at 480-610-3300.
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