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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 @ 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

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Cowell Beach Cleanup

April 30, 2023

Student Organizers Casey Christiansen from the Government and Community Relations’ Community Engagement Group along with the Theta Sorority worked together in support of National Volunteer Month.

20 USCS Students participated in this local cleanup, preventing nearly a 12 bags of litter and debris from entering the ocean. Way to go!

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