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Volunteer Clean-Up Opportunities

Get involved with local organizations protecting waterways and habitats. Whether you are removing trash from creeks, restoring native plants along streams, or maintaining green spaces, these hands-on opportunities help safeguard water quality and natural ecosystems. Follow the links or reach out to organizers to register to volunteer or for more information.

Be sure to bring water and snacks and wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes to any event.

https://coloradoriver.org/Colorado River Alliance

The Colorado River Alliance, supported by the Lower Colorado River Authority, provides educational and engagement activities that empower Texans to protect the Colorado River and ensure its long-term vitality.

Featured Upcoming Events:

https://coloradoriver.org/event/community-creek-cleanup-at-onion-creek-7/Community Creek Cleanup at Onion Creek

Help remove trash from Onion Creek, an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.

When: December 6, 2025 @ 10am – 12pm

Where: Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX

https://shoalcreekconservancy.org/Shoal Creek Conservancy

Shoal Creek Conservancy stewards the 13-square-mile Shoal Creek watershed, working to restore the creek and trail as fishable, swimmable spaces supported by an engaged community.

Featured Upcoming Events:

https://shoalcreekconservancy.org/event/december-riparian-restoration-workday-2/Riparian Restoration Workday

Improve and expand a section of Shoal Creek's riparian buffer alongside the Conservancy team.

When: December 4, 2025 @ 9:30am – 11:30am

Where: Seider Springs Park, 1380 W 34th Street, Austin, TX

https://shoalcreekconservancy.org/event/december-volunteer-cleanup-9/Volunteer Cleanup

Remove litter and recyclables from Shoal Creek and the Trail.

When: December 5, 2025 @ 8am – 10am | December 20, 2025 @ 8am – 10am

Where: Shoal Creek Trail (exact location provided to registered volunteers via email)

https://keepaustinbeautiful.org/Keep Austin Beautiful

Keep Austin Beautiful inspires Austinites to volunteer, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste. For their full calendar of upcoming cleanups and events throughout the year, https://keepaustinbeautiful.org/visit Keep Austin Beautiful's events page.

Featured Upcoming Events:

https://www.givepulse.com/event/544043Caring for Dottie Jordan Park

Join a monthly creek and park cleanup with the Kiwanis Club of Silicon Hills and Neighbors of Dottie Jordan Park and Garden.

When: December 6, 2025 @ 9am – 11am

Where: Dottie Jordan Neighborhood Park, 2803 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX

https://www.givepulse.com/event/687206Dove Springs Park Cleanup

Remove litter from the park, trail, and creek areas to restore habitat, protect wildlife, and create a cleaner community space. Recyclables will be separated to reduce landfill impact.

When: December 6, 2025 @ 9:30am – 12pm

Where: Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX