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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 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
    • Elkhorn Slough EcoTour + Sunflower Star Lab and Fossil Collection Tour (October 4 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
    • 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 @ Capitola Beach (October 12 @ 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.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: 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 @ 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

Cleanups Accomplished

September 2026
PITCH IN INITIATIVE at the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair!
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September 24, 2026
Salsipuedes Creek Cleanup
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August 27, 2026
Watsonville Community Cleanup
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July 23, 2026
July Paulsen Road Cleanup
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April 23, 2026
Paulsen Road Cleanup
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March 26, 2026
Watsonville Slough Cleanup
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February 26, 2026
Mesa Park Cleanup
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January 29, 2026
Salsipuedes Creek Leve Cleanup
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October 23, 2025
Cal Fire and the Pajaro Valley Fire Station is Pitching In!
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September 25, 2025
Clean up around Struve slough
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September 4, 2025
Green Valley Extension Grand Opening and Mesa Village Park Cleanup!
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