Mark your calendars and come lend a hand to care for Ochoco Creek!

The Rotary Club of Crook County is once again teaming up with Crook County Parks and Recreation, Deschutes Land Trust, SOLVE, Crook County, Republic Services and WildRide Brewing to do an in-stream cleanup of Ochoco Creek before high water hits and a general Parks and Pathways Clean-up on, Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 12-3pm.

If you would like to join the clean-up, here are a few things to know:

• Online registration is highly suggested, but not required.
• Registration will begin at noon at Pioneer Park (the park next to the Court House on 3^rd Street), and cleanup work will start around 12:30 p.m
• Due to the complexities of working in the creek, no one under 12 will be allowed to be in the Creek itself and youths under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Any age can help clean up the banks, along Ochoco Creek and Rails to Trails pathways, or our park uplands.
• If you want to be paired with a specific person(s) or have a full team, please also email information to carolbenkosky@gmail.com

What to bring: Bring rubber or other boots with traction for muddy and wet bank conditions, waders and neoprene gloves for those doing instream work, warm clothes, sunscreen, hat, eye protection/sunglasses, walking or wading sticks can be handy for balance. 

If you have waders or want to borrow some waders, please email Carol at carolbenkosky@gmail.com

What's provided: Trash bags, pickers, and vinyl gloves.

Thank you for caring about Ochoco Creek and our community!