Irwin Triangle Cleanup

On Saturday, March 31, 2007, several MARA volunteers cleared weeds to beautify one of the small community plots in our neighborhood, the Irwin Triangle.  From this area, situated on Irwin between Mission and Belle, a group of eight neighborhood volunteers removed unsightly debris—including "thousands" of thistles—by the end of the day, drawing one's attention to the colorful plantings bordering the walk.

The Irwin Triangle before cleanup.  (Photo by Doug Mason)

During cleanup.  From left to right:  Bryn Deemer, Lynn Mason, Vickie Haitos, Scott Kaplan, Jackie Schmidt, and Sherna Deemer.  Not pictured here are Kristine Durfee and Irene Keyes, the other two volunteers who joined in this particular beautification effort.  (Photo by Doug Mason)

Nearing the end of the day's cleanup.  Notice to the left just a few of the approximately fifteen (15) large debris bags filled by this neighborhood crew.  From left to right:  Bryn Deemer, Lynn Mason, Jackie Schmidt, and Irene Keyes.  (Photo by Doug Mason)