The American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) is inviting the community to take part in their Great American River Clean-Up on Saturday, September 19th from 9 am to 12 pm!

The Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU) is ARPF’s largest annual volunteer event and is held on California Coastal Cleanup Day in concert with the California Coastal Commission. Whether you’re an individual, group, family, corporation, or high school student, we welcome you to come together and make a difference. 

GARCU volunteers are needed to pick up trash, lay mulch, and complete beautification projects that truly conserve the Parkway for everyone to enjoy.

GARCU Sites and Registration Links are:

• Ancil Hoffman Park

• Cal Expo/Ethan Way River Access (18+)*

• Discovery Park

• Gristmill Recreation Area

• Guy West Bridge (14+)*

• Larchmont Park/Rio Bravo River Access

• Northgate/Woodlake Area (18+)*

• On-Water Clean-Up (Sunrise Recreational Area)

• River Bend Park

• Sunrise Recreation Area

• Sutter’s Landing

• Township 9 River Access (18+)*

• Watt Ave River Access

*age restrictions

View a map of Garcu’s Locations here

Ride Free with SacRT! To ride free to the Great American River Clean-Up, simply print or screenshot this Free Ride Flyer and present it to the bus operator upon boarding or have it ready for the fare inspector on light rail.