Spring Cleanup
April 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Events
31st Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup
Grab your gloves, rally your friends, and join us for a morning of community action. Join together with 4,000 volunteers across three rivers and many communities as we collectively remove more than 100,000 pounds of trash in hours!
This isn’t just a cleanup, it’s become an annual tradition! A celebration of teamwork, connection, and the power of community action. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or a first-time volunteer, we’ll work together, side by side and stream by stream to restore our precious waterways.
Join us afterward at the Harley-Davidson Museum, from 12 – 3 PM, for a zero-waste Earth Day Celebration with Rock the Green! Cleanup participants 21 and over will receive a complimentary beverage, courtesy of Molson Coors.
Event Details
Date
April 25th, 2026
9AM – 12PM
In the meantime, you can start preparing by reviewing our Cleanup FAQ.
Waiver Required – available on-site
Suggested Donation
FREE (suggested $10 per person covers the cost of supplies)
To Register:
Select a cleanup location on the map below. Follow the site-specific registration link to complete the process and save your spot. This quick demonstration video can help you navigate the process.
*To complete registration, you MUST continue to “Checkout,” after adding all members of your group to your Cart!
Share Your Photos & WIN!
Head out to your preferred cleanup site on the day of the event.
Take a picture of your group, your trash haul, adorable kids/pets/friends, or anything you find unique, unusual, or inspirational during the event.
Post your photos and tag @mkeriverkeeper and #MRKCleanup31 to enter.
You could win a special prize package curated by Milwaukee Riverkeeper staff…
One photo = one entry. Post as many as you’d like!
Win! We’ll pick our favorite photo and contact you to arrange for prize pick up.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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Thank You to Our Event Partners
