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Volunteer with The Nature Conservancy

California Coastal Cleanup Day

September 19, 2026

Several people carry trash (a couch) along the Santa Clara River.
Santa Clara River Cleanup Cleaning up trash along the Santa Clara River. © Nina Danza

Volunteer Overview

Please join The Nature Conservancy for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Santa Clara River Gateway.

In person work
location
Santa Clara River Gateway
date
DATE
Sep 19, 2026
time
TIME
9:00 AM-12:00 PM PT

Santa Clara River Gateway Site

Parking Address: 2950 Johnson Dr., Ventura, CA 93003

Parking Instructions: Park behind Anytime Fitness and walk to the sign-in table.

Information about the event

  • Participants ages 16+ are welcome to attend.
  • To get to the sign-in table, please cross Northbank Dr. and walk down Johnson Dr. past The Willows apartment complex. There will be signs guiding you to the cleanup location.

What to bring with you

  • Sun protection
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Pants

If you are unable to make this location, please check the Ventura County Cleanup website for a location near you or for instructions on how to conduct your own cleanup to participate in this statewide event.