WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THIS SPRING
Charles River Conservancy
The Conservancy is thrilled to be able to offer small, in-person cleanups to celebrate Earth Day 2021. During the week of April 19th – 24th, participants will remove trash and debris from an assigned section of the Charles River Basin. We hope you will join us for a safe and fun way to get outside and give back to the parks that have given us so much! We are so thrilled at the response to participate in the 22nd Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup!
We still have spots available for groups to participate on Monday (4/19), Tuesday (4/20), and Wednesday (4/21) and space for individuals and families at our Wednesday (4/21) and Saturday (4/24) events!
Register with the Charles River Conservancy here.
Charles River Watershed Association
We hope you will join us for this year's Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup with a virtual twist!
Registration for Individuals, Families, and Small Groups
Individuals, families, and small groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s Charles River Cleanup. We ask volunteers to clean 2 to 3 blocks within their home address, or at their local river access location. Feel free to participate at your leisure - though you may want to conduct your cleanup prior to your trash day as volunteers are responsible for disposing of the trash they collect. Individual volunteers are gently suggested to donate $5 to support CRWA.
Register as an individual, family or small group with the CRWA here.
Registration for Large Groups and Corporations
Each group can register for a three-hour time slot during the week. Group sizes will range from 10 people to 25 people, depending on the assigned cleanup location. We can accommodate groups larger than 25: we will split your group into teams, and assign several locations or time slots, depending on your organization's preferences.
Register for a large group or corporation with the CRWA here.
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have adjusted our traditionally one-day event to span a week in order to promote social distancing among volunteers.
All cleanup events will take place from 10:00AM-12:00PM throughout the week.
Monday, April 19, 2021: Back Bay Fens, Olmsted Park
Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Charlesgate, Jamaica Pond*
Wednesday, April 21, 2021: Justine Mee Liff Park, Olmsted Park
Thursday, April 22, 2021: Riverway, Franklin Park (Shattuck Picnic Grove)
Friday, April 23, 2021: Charlesgate, Justine Mee Liff Park
Saturday, April 24, 2021: Back Bay Fens, Franklin Park (Valley Gates)
* Must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian to participate in Jamaica Pond Cleanup.
Learn more and register with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy here.
Esplanade Association
Join us for the 2021 Charles River Cleanup on the Esplanade, taking place on Saturday, April 24 from 10am to 12pm. Registration is still OPEN for corporate and nonprofit groups to join us on Saturday, April 24 for our Cleanup event! To submit our 2021 Charles River Cleanup on the Esplanade Group Request Form, click here.
To learn more about the 2021 Charles River Cleanup on the Esplanade click here.
The MWI works to clean up the water in the the 3.1 miles of the Muddy River, from Jamaica Pond to the Charles River. Join our Citizen-Science, Public-Awareness Water Testing Program, in conjunction with the Northeastern University Law School Environmental Club on Friday, April 23rd from 12:30-4:30. Meet our crew and take part in this important phosphorus testing program at our table on the corner of Agassiz Road and Fenway. We will provide all materials and training. More details? muddywaterinitiative@gmail.com.
Visit The Muddy Water Initiative's website here.
Waltham Land Trust
Check back soon for more information on the Waltham Land Trust's plans! Visit their website here.
Volunteer Engagement Fees
Coordinating the Charles River Cleanup has both operational and material costs for the Cleanup’s program partners. Because of this, we ask our corporate and for-profit volunteer groups to support our management of this great event with a tax-deductible donation to the organization hosting your work site. This mandatory fee is based on the size of your group. Additionally, we ask for a small suggested donation from individual and non-profit participants to assist with event costs.
Corporate Groups
Groups of 10-25 = $1,500
Groups of 25-50 = $2,000
Groups of 50-75 = $2,500
Groups of 75-100 = $3,000
Groups of 100+ = Please Inquire
Non-profits and Schools
We suggest a small donation for non-profits and schools to help support the execution of this day. Please inquire with your host site for more information.
Individuals
Individuals who would like to participate alone or with friends and family are more than welcome! We suggest a donation of $5 per person to participate.
*If you have a group that is interested in participating and these levels are too high for you, we do not want to deter you from joining us this year! Please reach out to the Cleanup Coordinator in your chosen region to discuss participation.
**If you are a non-profit or community group, we suggest a donation of $5 per person.