Cleanups To Date

• Time: March 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Meet: near 116 Blackburn St., and park next to the WHS Baseball Field
• We will be cleaning the Salsipuedes Creek from Blackburn Street to East Lake Avenue, Watsonville.
• We'll provide grabbers, cans, and bags—just bring your desire to make a difference. This is a great chance to meet neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, and give back to the community.

• Time: April 13 @ 10am-12pm
• Meet: Deck by the Beach Street bathrooms & Ideal Bar & Grill (106 Beach St, Santa Cruz)
• Celebrating the spirit of service during National Volunteer Month. Inspector Planet, Santa Clara, and the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County come together to protect the coastline we love.

• Time: Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Meet: Jenna Sue's Café, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, USA
• More Info: https://www.bcba.net/events-1/spring-town-sweep-3.

• Time: May 3rd, 2025 @ 9:45am - 12pm (clean up starts at 10am - but please arrive at 9:45 for parking and walking to meeting spot)
• Meet: Park Entrance at the end of Golf Club Drive (Emma McCrary Trailhead). 501 Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95060
• Please wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, layers for warm or cold weather and sunscreen. Volunteers will do lots of walking on the trails and some volunteers may use a wheelbarrow to remove larger items.

• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
  May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15
• Please arrive 15 minutes early to provide time for parking and a short walk to the meeting location.
• For details and signup, Click Here.

• Beach Cleanup @ Cowell Beach (April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
  Cowell Beach 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Registration is required
  • Meet Up Location: Please meet us at the base of the stairs to Cowell Beach, on the right side of the wharf entrance.
  • Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms available, and no drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
• SwellCycle Surfboard Demo & Beach Cleanup @ Davenport Landing Beach (April 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
  Davenport Landing Beach 355 Davenport Landing Rd, Davenport, CA
  • Registration is required
  • Meet Up Location: Please meet us at the beginning of the trail to the beach near the parking lot.
  • Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms available, but there are no drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
• River Cleanup @ San Lorenzo River Levee (April 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
  San Lorenzo River @ River St South 149 River St S, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Registration is required
  • Meet Up Location: Please meet us near the pedestrian bridge on River St South across from the San Lorenzo Park Plaza.
  • Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms or drinking fountains on site. Paid parking lots and metered street parking available nearby, please note River St South is the temporary bus metro and there is limited parking available on this street.
• Beach Cleanup @ Cowell Beach (April 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
  Cowell Beach 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Registration is required
  • Meet Up Location: Please meet us at the base of the stairs to Cowell Beach, on the right side of the wharf entrance.
  • Facilities & Accessibility: Restrooms and drinking fountains are available onsite. Metered lot and street parking may be limited, please plan accordingly.

• April 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  River Health Day – Santa Cruz River Walk
• April 19 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  Earth Day Cleanup at the Tannery Arts Center
  Tannery Arts Center 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
• April 26 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  San Lorenzo Park Neighbors Second Annual Day in the Park
  San Lorenzo Park 137 Dakota St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
• May 10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Pitch In All-Santa Cruz Cleanup Day 2025
  River Health Day
• June 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  River Health Day
  Santa Cruz Riverwalk
• July 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  River Health Day
  Santa Cruz Riverwalk
• September 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Volunteer to Beautify San Lorenzo Park
  San Lorenzo Park 137 Dakota St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Fourth Saturday Event! Fantastic tree planting event! We hope to plant more Oak Trees along Ohlone Parkway below an area we know as Tar Plant Hill. Your support in getting more trees planted is greatly appreciated. Parking for this event will be along Loma Vista Dr.(50 Loma Vista Dr). Look out for our outreach table. Snacks and tools provided. This event is perfect for people of all ages.