Beach and Harbor Cleanup, Kawaihae
2026-01-10 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kohala Divers, 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Celebrate Return of Whales to Hawaiian waters in Kawaihae with a Community Family Fun Day Cleanup

Activity: Cleanup of harbors, beach, park, nearshore trails and waters. Community partners sharing welcome.

Meet up and park at Kohala Divers. Park at the north end of the building and road.
Site help arrive at 8AM
Cleanup begins at 8:30 AM Ends at 10:30 Facility, beach and trails
Table sharing begins 8:30 until done
Ocean environment Education materials, safety banner and UXO materials available.
Minors should bring signed waivers if they are not accompanied by parents or with a responsible adult . Volunteers can sign in or drop off waivers and pick up supplies; buckets with clipboards, data cards, pickers, gloves, and litter bags.

We weigh, total and separate Hi5, fishing line & cigarette litter for recycling from cleanup trash. Bag cleanup trash to dispose of properly at the dump.

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Donations of volunteer rewards/swag, snacks & refreshments are welcome.

Please arrive early to complete sign in waivers

Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey
2026-01-24 08:00 - 11:00 | Cherry Beach, Long Beach California
Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey
Join Shark Stewards Southern California team at Junipero Beach, in Long Beach.
We set our table up on the edge of the bike path near Saltwater Deck.
FREE parking with code upon check-in.
This is a very busy beach with lots of fitness activities, runners, walkers, cyclists, and beach goers who want to enjoy our beautiful California weather outside. Let’s keep it clean for them and pick up all the trash that ends up in the parking lot and on the beach before it gets to the ocean.
Waiver link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9

Cleanup, Plastic Survey and Water Monitoring- Aquatic Park
2026-01-25 10:00 | 2825 Bolivar Drive Berkeley CA
Join us for our first of the year cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park, Berkeley CA
Celebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor, and protect, this beautiful marine park.
Join our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park.
RSVP link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9
Meet at South End Parking Lot
2925 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East Shore Fwy)
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Public transportation and carpooling encouraged!
Note- entrance to south end of park from Downtown Berkeley is off 67th and Shellmound Street- NOT Ashby Avenue.

What to bring: we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket, picker and gloves, bring them please.
WHAT TO BRING
Layered clothing
sunscreen and hat
sunglasses
reusable water or drink container
lunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!
sandals, sneakers of beach shoes.
Cleanup supplies if you have them
Gather reusable cleanup supplies from home, like a bucket and gardening gloves. Cleanup supplies, as well as liability waivers, will be available at each cleanup site if needed.
Show up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning
Additional Links:
The CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup
iNaturalist- add your observations to the Aquatic Park Project
Local Cleanup Coordinator contact info
Tips for Educators, Youth Groups, and Parents
Join our campaign to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health.
Learn about our research project, bird watch and help restore this beautiful park.
We are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves, tools and clean up materials.
Cant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up.
DONATE at sharkstewards.org/donate
