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Restoring the Actual Walnut Creek in Civic Park, on Zoom in the Backyard of the the Senior Center

  • Date: 11/16/2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
Bob Simmons from the Walnut Creek Watershed Council and Jane West, leader of the Seniors Club Garden Wizards on the bridge over Walnut Creek in Civic Park viewing restoration work.

What is happening to the Creek? The REAL creek. Where, just 70 years ago, you could go fishing? 
The Friends of the Creeks (FOC) with help from the Walnut Creek Watershed Council (WCWC) and the City of Walnut Creek, is working with volunteers to restore the natural ecosystem of the only remaining natural section of Walnut Creek (the REAL creek). Hear Lesley Hunt, President of FOC, and Bob Simmons, former Mayor and Chair of WCWC, talk about the history of the REAL creek, the ongoing restoration efforts, and how you can help. To attend this Zoom session contact Jane at ginger20749@yahoo.com
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