Big Helping Hand from Litter Free Upland
Volunteers Help to Beautify Euclid Ave
My heartfelt thanks to Litter Free Upland for organizing Saturday’s Litter Free Pepper Tree Day, and to the approximately 100 local volunteers who gave their time and energy to care for one of Upland’s most beloved landmarks.
On November 7, from 8–11 a.m., neighbors worked together to trim approximately 75% of the nearly 500 pepper trees along Euclid Avenue. That is an extraordinary amount of work in just one morning, and everyone who participated deserves our appreciation.
Their efforts did more than make the trail look beautiful. Removing suckers—the new growth around the bases of the trees- also helped open sightlines and improve visibility for pedestrians and motorists. It was a meaningful contribution to both the appearance and safety of a corridor so many residents enjoy every day.
A special thank-you to Upland Public Works for supporting the volunteers and hauling away the cuttings. We appreciate the staff’s hard work and their partnership in helping bring this effort together. And thank you to The Taco Man for preparing breakfast burritos for all the volunteers-a generous and much-appreciated way to fuel a morning of community service!
To the organizers and every volunteer who showed up: thank you for caring enough to get involved. Your time is valuable, and choosing to spend part of your Saturday improving our community is something worth recognizing. Every trimmed tree and cleared sightline is a visible reminder of the difference residents can make together.
Litter Free Upland will continue trimming the remaining trees. To learn more, join a future cleanup, or find ways to help, visit www.litterfreeupland.com or download the Litter Free Upland app.
Euclid Avenue holds a special place in Upland’s history and in the daily lives of our residents. Thank you to everyone who helped care for it.
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James Breitling
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