Thank you for volunteering with San Francisco Baykeeper! We’re excited to host you for our Earth Day Volunteer Event on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Please review the event details below and then click the “Register Now” button to complete your signup for the event.
Since 1989, San Francisco Baykeeper has been defending the Bay from the biggest threats and holding polluters accountable. We use science, law, advocacy, and boat patrols to investigate pollution and stop problems at the source. And we’ve been winning effective solutions that have measurably helped the Bay for over 35 years.
At our 2026 Earth Day Volunteer Event, you’re invited to:
- Conduct hands-on water quality sampling, led by Baykeeper science staff, to learn about the impacts of shoreline restoration projects on nutrient levels in San Francisco Bay.
- Track the impact of single-use plastic pollution on Bay shorelines and clean up trash and microplastics that harm wildlife.
Date, Location, Transportation
- Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
- San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbot
- Directions to meeting point: Google Map
- Limited parking is available at the marina. We encourage you to carpool or take public transit.
Day-of Schedule:
- 9:30 a.m. – Arrival and Kickoff
- Meet at the Baykeeper table for orientation and safety briefing.
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Volunteer Activities
- Join Baykeeper staff to learn how we take water samples, then help collect a sample at the site to monitor water quality.
- Collect your cleanup supplies (buckets, trash pickers, and gloves). Pick up trash throughout the park, sorting plastics by source.
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Closeout
- Wrap-up & group photo.
What to Bring
- Clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
- An extra layer
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle/Reusable cup
What Will be Provided
- Sampling equipment and supplies
- Gloves
- Trash buckets and bags
- Trash pickers
- First aid kit & hand sanitizer
- Water and snacks
- Restroom facilities
Weather & Air Quality
In the event of heavy rain, dangerous weather, or unsafe air quality, we will notify planners by noon on Monday, April 13 if the event must be canceled.
Waiver Requirement
All volunteers must complete the registration form and waiver from San Francisco Baykeeper – click here to register.