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On May 30, gather at Shorebird Park for a waterfront cleanup, educational talk, and screening of Plastic Earth – this summer’s first movie in a park.
Renew online, in person, or by mail; existing permits expire June 30, 2025. Use online portal to also buy 1-day visitor passes.
Get seasonal help disposing of vegetation such as shrubs, brush, limbs, wood, and bushes to clear your home of excess and flammable debris.
Free in-person tours will show local homes that have electrified, use less fossil fuels, and prioritize water conservation. Learn how to reduce costs.
Climb into or inspect City’s biggest trucks and work vehicles, meet our staff, and learn about City infrastructure at interactive event
Ride your bicycle to several Berkeley-based energizer stations for free giveaways. Explore our bike boulevards or protected bikeways for safer rides.
To keep our streets safe, use City services to properly dispose of unwanted items. Dumping is illegal and can result in fines up to $500/day.
Sign up ages 8–18 solo or with a team of up to 5. Ages 5–7 can join a mini clinic, and 3-point contests are available for ages 10–13 and 14–18.