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

January 29, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 9, 2026

July 23, 2026
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

Join Us for a Monthly Community Clean-up! Salsipuedes Creek Levee from Blackburn St. to East Lake Av. (January 29, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
- Time: January 29, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
- Park & Meet: Park and meet near 2202 East Lake Av., next to Farmers Mkt.
- For More Information Call Ramon Gomez at 831-247-5338

Join Save Our Shores cleanups
- Beach Cleanup @ Scott Creek Beach (January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
  - Time: January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  - Location: Scott Creek Beach 2QQC+QR, Davenport
  - Meet: Please meet us on the concrete platform at the entrance of the beach.
  - Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms and drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited along Hwy 1, please plan accordingly. This location is not wheelchair accessible; there is a steep sandy path down to the beach.
  - Registration is required

Join Coastal Watershed Council Cleanups!
- River Health Day - Santa Cruz Riverwalk (February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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- River Health Day - Santa Cruz Riverwalk (March 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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Join Surfrider Foundation Cleanups!
- Manresa State Beach (February 1st @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
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- Capitola Beach (March 1st @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
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- Surfrider Plastics & Ocean Health Presentation w/ Dr. Cowger (March 4 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm)
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Cleanups Accomplished

Twin Lakes Christian Church Acts of Kindness Cleanup

October 21, 2023

On the bright beautiful morning of Saturday, October 21^st. Over 30 volunteers from Twin Lakes Christian Church descended on Sea Cliff Beach to do their part to clean up litter and debris as a part of their fall Acts of Kindness effort.

Special thanks to Robin Spurlock and Gio Favaloro who works with the Twin Lakes Christian Church high school ministry and to all the volunteers for their participation and leadership.

Cleanups To Date

Upcoming Cleanups

Cleanups Accomplished

Twin Lakes Christian Church Acts of Kindness Cleanup