Here at South Bay Green Gardens, we’ve focused a lot on your own garden and landscape. But if we look at the bigger picture, we can see that our parks, creeks and open spaces are also part of our landscape and something we can all help take care of.

One great way to take care of our community landscape is by participating in a creek cleanup event. These events, which happen all over the county, are fun and a great way to make an immediate positive change in the world.

The South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition is a local non-profit that focuses on cleaning up the Guadalupe River, and Coyote and Los Gatos Creeks. Their Team 222 Program is a great way to help: All you do is commit to two hours of your time (2), on the second Saturday (2) of every other month (2) = TEAM 222.

The Creek Connections Action Group also coordinates two cleanups a year in collaboration with cities in Santa Clara County: the National River Cleanup Day (held the third Saturday in May), and the California Coastal Cleanup Day (held the third Saturday in September). For more information on how to participate in one of these cleanup events, please visit their volunteer information page.