California Coastal Cleanup Day

Join thousands of California volunteers who will help clean up local beaches, bays, and waterways during the 39th annual Coastal Cleanup Day.

Volunteer to help clean up our coastline! Meet at the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University Ave, anytime from 9:00 am - 12:00 am. Cleanup will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront.

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MEET AT SHOREBIRD PARK NATURE CENTER

Meet at the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University Ave, to receive a safety talk and supplies. Cleanup activities will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront as well as Aquatic Park.

Volunteers will help compile data about trash and marine debris for one of the largest research projects in the world. 

Buckets, bags, and gloves will be available for volunteers. If you are able, please help us to reduce plastic waste by bringing your own supplies:

• Bring a bucket or reusable bag 
• Bring a lightweight pair of gardening gloves 
• Bring a filled, reusable water bottle

Participants can pre-register online or register in-person on the day of the event. All participants must complete a waiver. Youth under 18 must have a waiver completed by their legal guardian.

REGISTER YOUR GROUP ONLINE

Organized groups (i.e. student organizations, service clubs, local businesses, scouting troops etc.) may also register online. Please direct individual participants to register themselves for the event. At checkout, mark "YES" when asked if you are part of an organized group. The next prompt will allow volunteers to list the name of their group.

COASTAL CLEANUP DAYS SCHEDULE

• July 15
• August 19
• September 16
• September 23 (California Coastal Cleanup)
• October 21
• November 18
• December 16