Mountains Restoration Trust invites individuals, families and groups to sign up for The Great Dry Canyon Creek Cleanup on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m.-noon, at the interpretive center at Headwaters Corner at Calabasas, 23075 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas.

Winter rains create large amounts of trash in waterways that eventually dump into the ocean. Among the high volume of trash are plastics, styrofoam, and aluminum, which are harmful and unsightly pollutants that often get trapped in waterways. Cleaning up these materials before they decompose protects hundreds of species and organisms.

"Winter is the ideal time to clean up the trash from riparian corridors. Plants and wildlife along the streams are either dormant or hibernating or away from the riparian corridor,"said MRT Project Manager Debbie Bruschaber. "Donating a few hours to pick up trash protects plants and animals, from the mountains all the way to the ocean, and leaves a pristine setting for everyone to enjoy."

The Great Winter Clean Up offers credit for community service hours. Volunteers should wear wet-foot shoes and mud splattering clothes. Park and meet at the Headwaters Corners at Calabasas' Masson House. For more information or to RSVP, call (818) 591-1701, ext. 205.

Mountains Restoration Trust is dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing public enjoyment of the Santa Monica Mountains through land acquisition, restoration, research, education and recreation.

Headwater Corners Interpretive Center offers youth and adult educational and volunteer programs. Headwaters Corner is located at 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road in Calabasas . Visit
www.mountainstrust.orgto learn more.