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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

August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
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

  • Please join a Community Cleanup! (August 27, 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm)
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    • Time: Park & meet near Starbucks at 73 Lee Road, Watsonville
    • Meet: August 27, 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm
    • Everyone is invited to come out and help cleanup!
    • Volunteer liability waivers will need to be signed!
    • More info. Call Ramon @ (831) 247-5338
  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Beach Cleanup @ Hidden Beach (August 22 @ 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.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: 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
  • Join Surfrider Foundation Cleanups!
    No events at this time.

Cleanups Accomplished

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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