California Coastal Cleanup Day 2026

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

Volunteer to help clean up our coastline! Meet at the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University Ave, anytime from 9:00am-1:00pm. Cleanup will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront.

Meet at Shorebird Park Nature Center Or Brickyard COve

Choose where to start your day and receive a safety talk and supplies. Meet at:

• Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Avenue
• Brickyard Cove, 598 University Avenue

Cleanup activities will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront as well as Aquatic Park and Brickyard Cove (East Bay Regional Parks District).

Join us at Shorebird Park for interactive conservation games for the kids and educational booths by the Shorebird Nature Center and ZeroWaste. Roaming Bean Coffee will be on-site. A raffle will be hosted for the most unusual item found on the shoreline. Volunteers will be engaging in a citizen science project to collect data on the 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 the 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 register online or in person 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 (such as student organizations, service clubs, local businesses, scouting troops, etc.) may also register online. Please email Sammi at naturecenter@berkeleyCA.gov with your group information. Please direct individual participants to register themselves for the event. At checkout, mark “YES” when asked if you are a part of an organized group. The next prompt will allow volunteers to list the name of their group.

Plan your transportation to the Waterfront

Please consider taking a car-free route to the waterfront. Ride your bike along the Bay Trail and use free bike valet parking, located behind Adventure Playground. Alternatively, use a shared bike or scooter, AC Transit, or carpool with friends.

If you drive, please do not park in the nearby L & M lots which require permits on weekends. Parking will be available in the South Cove parking lots (east of Adventure Playground) and the former Hs Lordships lot (199 Seawall Drive). Please check back for the most up-to-date parking information.

Free 4-hour day slips are available for boaters visiting the Waterfront. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To check availability, contact the Berkeley Marina Office at (510) 981-6740 or marina@berkeleyca.gov.

Other Upcoming Cleanup Dates:

• Saturday, October 17, 2026: 9am-11am
• Saturday, November 21, 2026: 9am-11am
• Saturday, December 19, 2026: 9am-11am