Anacostia River Cleanup
Anacostia Watershed Society leads the fight to restore the Anacostia River, including the massive annual Earth Day cleanup that pulls thousands of volunteers out along the riverbanks. Shifts are simple and no-experience-needed -- grab a trash bag and gloves and help stop pollution before it reaches the water.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
2-3 hrs
Where
Washington, DC
Min age
12+
Hosted by
Anacostia Watershed Society
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.