Volunteer in Your Community

Costal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 23!

Make a difference in your community and join an event near you to pick up litter, restore creeks and clean up beaches. You can find additional event listings on the California Coastal Commission’s interactive map. 

Alameda

Crown Beach-Bath House: Coastal Cleanup 2023
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach: Bathhouse

Eighth St. and Otis Dr. , Alameda, CA 94501
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Walkups are allowed! Folks who join us day of will be asked to sign our group waiver.
All participants must adhere to Volunteer COVID Guidelines
For more information and to register click here.

Crown Beach-Shoreline and Park Street
2351 Shore Line Dr. , Alameda, CA 94501
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Please park on the street or in the public parking area near the shops at the end of Park Street. Check in with staff at the registration table on Shoreline on the beach side of the street to receive supplies and an orientation.
For more information and to register click here.

Berkeley

Three Locations: Shorebird Park,  Brickyard Cove,  Aquatic Park
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM

• Bring a bucket or reusable bag
• Bring a lightweight pair of gardening gloves
• Bring a filled, reusable water bottle
• If you are able, please help us to reduce plastic waste by bringing your own supplies.

Castro Valley

Castro Valley Creek Trail Coastal Cleanup Day
Castro Valley Creek Trail next to the KFC at 3625 Castro Valley Blvd.
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring gloves if you have them. We’ll provide trash pick up gear, tools and gloves to loan.
For more information and to register click here.

Dublin

Various Locations Throughout Dublin
City of Dublin Creek Cleanup Day
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Bring: Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, collection bags/pails, work gloves. Some tools available for use. Wear: Sturdy shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat
For more information and to register click here.

Emeryville

 Nora Davis Coastal Cleanup
2333 Powell Street, Emeryville (meet in field next to Fire Station)
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Bring: Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, collection bags/pails, work gloves. Some tools available for use. Wear: Sturdy shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat
No registration needed. For more information click here.
Large groups please email zerowaste@emeryville.org.

Hayward

Hayward Shoreline/West Winton Ave: Coastal Cleanup 2023
3050 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
To Reach Hayward Regional Shoreline: take I-880 (Nimitz Freeway) north from Fremont or south from Oakland to Hayward. Exit the freeway at West Winton Avenue and follow West Winton westwards toward the Bay to the staging area. Please check in with staff at the registration table at the end of West Winton Road to receive gear and an orientation.
For more information and to register click here.

Fremont

City of Fremont Coastal Cleanup Day
Multiple locations in Fremont, CA
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Wear sturdy shoes/boots and work clothes. Bring: Reusable water bottle, work gloves and a bucket if you have them. We’ll provide litter pickers, bags, and disposable gloves.
For more information, locations and to register click here.

Livermore

Creeks to Bay Day
Arroyo Mocho at Robertson Park
3200 Robertson Park Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
We will be cleaning up the Arroyo Mocho at Robertson Park.
Please print and bring a waiver with you. Waivers can be found at: http://livingarroyos.org/get-involved/. We will also have waivers available at the event, just in case. Volunteers under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver. Children under 12 must be accompanied with an adult.  Park in the dirt parking area across from the rodeo arena (https://goo.gl/maps/ZL1vtgbEbCcpSAHe6) in Robertson Park and meet your site captains Ranger Seth and Natural Resource Technician Emily, see you there!
For more information and to register click here.

Oakland

Saturday, Sept 16, 10:00AM–12PM
Getting trash out of streets helps keep our creek beautiful and healthy. Oakland Creek to Bay Day raises awareness about sources of water pollution, and is a fun, community-building event for participants of all ages. We will meet at the south side of the bridge over the San Leandro Creek on Hegenberger Rd in Oakland. 
For more information and to register click here.

MLK Tidewater Boating Center: Coastal Cleanup 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
4675-A Tidewater Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Please check in with staff at the registration table to receive gear and an orientation at the tidewater Boating Center.
For more information and to register click here.

MLK Arrowhead Marsh: Coastal Cleanup 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
Arrowhead Marsh, Oakland, CA 94619
Saturday, Sept 23, 9:00AM–12PM
Register Below (walkups are also accepted-see below)
Bring some things! Water bottle, gloves, and sun protection.
Check in with staff to receive gear and get a rundown of the event.
Engage in your cleanup. Return any gear- Don’t forget to get your patch and sticker!
Smile- Know that you made a difference in your parks and your community!
For more information and to register click here.