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JOIN US FOR THE 2026 PAJARO VALLEY COMMUNITY CLEANUPS!

Why it Matters?
Engaging in cleanups enhances our community's cleanliness and serves as a powerful initiative to combat climate change.

Next Clean Up Dates

September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Stay tuned for the release of the location
community Service hours are given!

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Mark your Calendar for May 9th, 2026 for the Third Annual Pitch In All County Cleanup Day. Working together We Can Make Santa Cruz the Cleanest County in the State.

Opportunities to participate will be updated here on a regular basis.

Upcoming Cleanups

  • Community Cleanup! Let's keep Paulsen Road Beautiful! (September 24, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
    We'll fucus on cleaning up a portion of the Salsipuedes Creek Levee.
    • Time: September 24, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
    • Meet: 2202 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville
    • Everyone is welcome! Please feel free to invite your staff, family, friends, and other community members who may be interested in volunteering.
  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Beach Cleanup @ Moran Lake Beach (October 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Moran Lake Beach 22775 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
      • Meet Up: Please meet us in the parking lot across from the beach next to the lagoon.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms and drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required
    • Beach Cleanup @ Sunny Cove Beach (October 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Sunny Cove Beach Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz
      • Meet Up: Please meet us at the end of Johan’s Beach Drive at the main entrance to the beach.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms available, and no drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required
    • Beach Cleanup @ Beer Can Beach (October 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Beer Can Beach 900 Via Palo Alto, Aptos
      • Meet Up: Please meet us at the top of the stairs to the beach at 900 Vía Palo Alto, Aptos, CA 95003.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms or drinking fountains on site. Street parking is limited, please plan accordingly. Please note that this location is not wheelchair accessible; there is a long staircase down to the beach.
      • Registration is required
  • Join San Lorenzo Park Neighbors Cleanups

Cleanups Accomplished

First Annual All-Santa Cruz County Cleanup Day

May 11, 2024

First Annual All-Santa Cruz County Cleanup Day May 11th was a success!

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