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Lower Salt River Cleanup at Pebble Beach Recreation Area

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Join Keep Nature Wild on Saturday, January 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pebble Beach Recreation Area, in Mesa, for trash cleanup along the Salt River. Bring friends, family and pets (friendly ones on leashes). Gloves, bags and goodies will be provided. Attendees should bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated.

For more information, visit KeepNatureWild.com.






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