Oakhurst facelift removes trash from community

The inaugural Oakhurst Facelift, sponsored by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Visit

Yosemite | Madera County, successfully mobilized the local community to beautify and restore two beloved natural spaces.

On October 5, the event drew over 56 volunteers who gathered near Oakhurst Community Park. In just over five hours, volunteers cleared litter from the Oakhurst River Parkway Trail and the Lewis Creek Trail, ensuring both highly trafficked trails after a busy summer.

Together, these efforts resulted in the removal of over 1,800 pounds of trash and debris, including 13 abandoned shopping carts from the river.