December 2025
Record high temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s made for an unexpectedly pleasant December day as volunteers headed out to Little Red Rock for a major cleanup effort. Taking advantage of the beautiful weather, volunteers relocated and removed large trash from bushes, washes, and crevasses throughout the area.
We are happy to report that most of the trash and dumping encountered was left by past visitors—not historic material (over 50 years old) and, importantly, nothing dumped too recently. This is encouraging news and suggests that recent stewardship and monitoring efforts are making a real difference.
Ten dedicated volunteers spent their Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. hauling out truckloads of debris, including mattress springs, car parts, plywood, and other miscellaneous trash. Thanks to their hard work, these large-scale cleanup efforts shouldn’t need to be repeated anytime soon.
That said, there is still important work ahead. Smaller debris—such as broken glass, shell casings, clay pigeons, and windblown bags, cans, and bottles—remains scattered across the landscape and will require continued care and attention.
If you’re interested in helping, keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities. Our next Stewardship Sunday outing should be posted soon, and we would love to have you join us in protecting this important cultural area.
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