V4CF invited to participate in Earth Day restoration 'Call to Action'

Fresh from our successes with last month's community garden project, Rally in the Valley and Call your Representatives activities, Volunteers for Change-Fresno members discussed four possible Calls to Action for April. And with each of the possible Actions receiving wide initial interest from the meeting's attendees, we decided this month not to limit ourselves.

So, if you're interested in Call to Action opportunities, April may be a busy month for you.

The first Call to Action opportunity is called the Generation Green Earth Day event, scheduled April 25. In this event, V4CF members will collaborate with Hands On Central California and several other community organizations in conducting an environmental restoration project, getting down and dirty in replanting native species, removing non-native plants, removing debris and enhancing the habitat.

Cathy Caples, executive director of Hands On Central California, invites all V4CF members to join in this effort. Cathy said participants need not bring any special tools or equipment; just a healthy work ethic and a sense of respect and admiration for our environment to this Earth Day effort.

The kickoff is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the San Joaquin River Parkway River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road in Fresno. To participate, download the flier, then call Hands On at (559) 237-3101 to register. Please be sure to identify yourself as a Volunteers for Change member when you call.

We're also looking for someone to shoot video and take photos at the Generation Green Earth Day event. If you're willing and able, please let us know.