Mary's Peak Annual Cleanup

[spookshack]

So yesterday, late afternoon/early evening I was coming from TCGC and headed to my girlfriend's place in the Couv. and was traveling on I5 between Tigard and Portland, when I noticed a truck with some Trash No Land signage on it. Curious, I snapped a quick pic only to discover that the seemingly tuckered out traveler was none other then Mr. Cogs himself! Putting in the work, well done sir!

 

[Cogs]

So yesterday, late afternoon/early evening I was coming from TCGC and headed to my girlfriend's place in the Couv. and was traveling on I5 between Tigard and Portland, when I noticed a truck with some Trash No Land signage on it. Curious, I snapped a quick pic only to discover that the seemingly tuckered out traveler was none other then Mr. Cogs himself! Putting in the work, well done sir!
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Tuckered indeed! But well worth it! Pics soon!

Thank you, Mr. Spook!

 

[Member 46570]

Thanks to everyone that made it out yesterday. After the main cleanup there was some additional trash collection in the Alsea Falls area. I think we counted something like 19 tires? @Rem700..300 had pictures of those I think.

 

[Rem700..300]

Getting the pictures from the wife's phone currently. Will post a few soon. A hot shower with a lot of soap felt good when we got home. I think we were blessed with the weather. It is showering at our house. Didnt hear the official number but a huge shout out to all who participated and the sponsors that donated. Hope everyone had a great time.

 

[Cogs]

The volunteer spirit was alive and well as 35 people celebrated National Public Lands Day at the annual Mary's Peak Cleanup in Benton County, Oregon!

For many volunteers, this was their 2nd to 4th return to this cleanup. Each year the trash is less than the year before!

This is a good place for target practice. It's location and natural safety features provide the opportunity to shoot legally and safely. Let's not ruin it with trash and rogue behavior!

Special kudos and thank you to the Benton County Sheriff's Department for initiating this annual event and providing a great barbeque lunch!

Thank you to all our supporting businesses for their donations to prizes and treats. The volunteers really appreciated it!

Hats off to @Rem700..300 for doing most all of the ground work on putting this event together this year. With Deputy Al being sick for a long stretch, Rem stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park! Well done Sir!

Every person in these photos played an important part in making this day a success and a lot of fun. Each one asks that you keep it clean by packing out what you brought in. No one here wants to have to do this again next year!

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[Rem700..300]

Here are some pictures of the after party out by Alsea Falls. This wasnt target trash this was just out right dumping. Just a short section of 1 road. The last picture was the laugh of the day. What happens to toilet paper on a roll going 55 down the highway.

 

[Rem700..300]

Great photos as always Bill. And Thank You for all the help. Hope it was a nice drive home.

 

[Cogs]

I'll tag some names of the NWFA members who were there soon. Gotta unload the truck first (probably in the rain!).

 

[Cogs]

Here's a list of the NWFA members who attended the cleanup. Thanks everyone!

@Cavedweller
@JohnnyHammersticks
@CountyCorsair
@citizen a
@Kristina & @Buggy (does Buggy have a NWFA user name?)
@Rem700..300
@Cogs

Thanks, @Joe Link , for the unique way for us to show some pride in volunteerism with those cool Green username badges!

 

[Cogs]

This cleanup was rather uneventful, as compared to the one last year... we didn't find anything "wierd" or "sick" or "disgusting" this time! However, I did look down the embankment just to check! Nope. No teenage Chineese android dolls!

 

[Rem700..300]

Been saying all day that I am glad the clean-up was yesterday. It has been extremely wet today. Yes I am glad there were no surprises

 

[WrenchNguns]

Awesome job everyone! Was sorry to miss working with like minded people. Looks like a very successful event. Special kudos to @Cogs and @Rem700..300 for putting together a great team.

 

[Cogs]

Awesome job everyone! Was sorry to miss working with like minded people. Looks like a very successful event. Special kudos to @Cogs and @Rem700..300 for putting together a great team.

Yeah, Wrench, I missed my camping buddy! I didn't bother doing the 4 wall cabin like last year... only pitched a tent under the canopy this time. Perhaps next year!

 

[Joe Link]

Here's a list of the NWFA members who attended the cleanup. Thanks everyone!

@Cavedweller
@JohnnyHammersticks
@CountyCorsair
@citizen a
@Kristina & @Buggy (does Buggy have a NWFA user name?)
@Rem700..300
@Cogs

Thanks, @Joe Link , for the unique way for us to show some pride in volunteerism with those cool Green username badges!

Sorry for the delay, missed this tag

Just got everyone updated. Thanks again for your help!

 

[40Garand]

As of yesterday, Benton County closed the road at 34 until some snow melts.

 

[40Garand]

Update.