January 11, 2025 - OBAB's First Cleanup of 2025: A Huge Success!

56 amazing volunteers came out to support OBAB's first cleanup of the year at the Millicoma Marsh! This beautiful trail system, located by Millicoma Elementary School's track field on 4th Avenue in Eastside, received a much-needed makeover thanks to our dedicated community.

Our incredible volunteers tackled over a mile of trail maintenance, spreading mulch over muddy paths, trimming invasive plants away from young trees, and clearing invasives from trees and under the bleachers.

We had volunteers of all ages stepping up to give this park the love it deserves. This was OBAB's first cleanup at this location, but it certainly won't be the last!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated! We also want to give a special thanks to Jamie Fereday for inviting OBAB for this cleanup. Big thanks to the Coos Watershed Association for lending some tools to help make the cleanup easier. We truly appreciate the goodies provided by Coos Head Food Co-Op and dessert coupons from Blue Heron Bistro. These community partners give volunteers an extra boost and reward for their efforts!

Two people standing on a path near fallen tree branches in a park with a mix of leafless and evergreen trees under a blue sky.
Empty outdoor bleacher seats in front of trees and cloudy sky.
Group of people wearing yellow safety vests gathered outdoors near a wooden pavilion, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
People working outdoors cutting and gathering fallen tree branches and leaves
Several weathered metal benches stacked outdoors, with green ivy and dirt surrounding them.
A group of people wearing high-visibility safety vests and outdoor clothing stand in a field under a partly cloudy sky. Some are holding tools and appear to be engaged in a discussion or outdoor activity.
A man with a beard wearing a bright yellow safety vest and a beige baseball cap stands on a grassy area holding a large pile of green and brown leafy yard debris. Behind him, there are green plants, a small building to the right, and a staircase leading to a parking lot with cars. The sky is cloudy with patches of blue.
Empty bleacher seating area in an outdoor stadium with a chain-link fence and trees in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.
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