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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

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

  • Join Levee Club Cleanup! (Saturdays @ 9:30am - 10:30am)
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    San Lorenzo Park Neighbors is partnering with Adopt a block SC, Visit Santa Cruz, Parks and Rec, and to do weekly trash pickups along the Levee between River and Soquel on Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:30am.

    • Meet: at San Lorenzo Park duck island stage at 9:30 on Saturdays
    • Bring your own gloves, grab sticks and buckets if you have them but if not we will have some to share.
  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach (November 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Capitola Beach 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola
      • Meet Up: Please meet us in the Esplanade Park at 120 Monterey Ave.
      • There are restrooms and drinking fountains available on site. Paid parking in the village is limited, additional large parking lot available at 426 Capitola Ave, please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required
    • Beach Cleanup @ Hidden Beach (November 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Hidden Beach 660 Cliff Dr, Aptos
      • Meet Up: Please meet us by the benches overlooking the beach near the end of the path, past the playground.
      • There is a bathroom on site and drinking fountain available in the park. Parking is very limited in park lot, please plan accordingly. Overflow parking available on neighborhood streets, Save Our Shores has been informed by the County of Santa Cruz the ‘permit parking only’ signs on neighborhood streets are not valid or enforced.
      • Registration is required

Cleanups Accomplished

September 26, 2024
Watsonville Highschool Cleanup Day
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September 21, 2024
Coastal Cleanup Day
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June 27, 2024
Cleanup in Watsonville
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May 11, 2024
First Annual All-Santa Cruz County Cleanup Day
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April 25, 2024
Watsonville Community Hospital Cleanup
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March 28, 2024
Paulsen Road Cleanup
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October 21, 2023
Twin Lakes Christian Church Acts of Kindness Cleanup
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November 8, 2023
Corralitos Creek Cleanup
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February 22, 2024
Struve Slough Cleanup
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April 30, 2023
Cowell Beach Cleanup
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June 22, 2023
Salsipuedes Creek and Levee cleanup
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