Yucaipa Regional Park to get a makeover

More than 100 college students from Cal State San Bernardino's "Greek community" will gather at Yucaipa Regional Park at 9 a.m. Saturday for an all-day commitment to give the park a makeover in time for its Memorial Day opening.

The event is sponsored by San Bernardino County's Third District Supervisor Neil Derry.

Students will plant trees and bushes, paint park structures, clear weeds, perform other general maintenance duties.

"Regional parks are a safe, clean option for residents looking for inexpensive family friendly activities in these tough economic times," Derry said in a news release.

Each year the Cal State  Greek Community participates in a "Unity Day" where members of various fraternities and sororities join together in a day of service. Field representative Nick Calero organized the volunteer project at the park.

"This project will showcase what a phenomenal asset the Greek community is to our region," Calero said.