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Berkeley Coastal Cleanup Day

  • Shorebird Nature Center 160 University Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94710 United States (map)

Join thousands of California volunteers who will help clean up local beaches, bays and waterways during an annual CA Coastal Cleanup Day.

Volunteer to help clean up our coastline! Meet at the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University Ave, anytime from 9:00am-12:00pm. Cleanup will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront.

Meet at Shorebird Park Nature Center Or Brickyard COve

Choose where to start your day and receive a safety talk and supplies. Meet at:

  • Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Avenue

  • Brickyard Cove, 598 University Avenue

Cleanup activities will take place along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront as well as Aquatic Park and EBRPD Brickyard Cove.

Join us at Shorebird Park for interactive conservation games for the kids and educational booths by the Shorebird Nature Center and ZeroWaste. Roaming Bean Coffee will be onsite. A raffle will be hosted for the most unusual item found on the shoreline! Volunteers will be engaging in a citizen science project to collect data on the trash and marine debris for one of the largest research projects in the world.

Buckets, bags, and gloves will be available for volunteers. If you are able, please help us to reduce the plastic waste by bringing your own supplies:

  • Bring a bucket or reusable bag

  • Bring a lightweight pair of gardening gloves

  • Bring a filled, reusable water bottle

Participants can register online or in person day of the event. All participants must complete a waiver. Youth under 18 must have a waiver completed by their legal guardian.

Later Event: September 20
Emeryville Coastal Cleanup