Paddle For Cleaner Waterways
In June, 2026 we will set out for a 1 or 4 mile paddle in Long Creek, Virginia Beach, followed by an after-party at Ballyhoos. The goal is to raise funds for Clean Virginia Waterways’ education and waterway cleanup efforts in Virginia. We may even pick up some floating trash along the way!
Virginia Beach Winter Wildlife Festival
Join us at Princess Anne Recreation Center for a fun, family-friendly day of nature and community. Explore exhibits and vendors, check out hands-on kids’ activities, and drop in for walk-up workshops. There will be food trucks on site and a silent auction to support the FLOW Fundraiser hosted by VBPRF.
The event is free and open to everyone - no registration needed.
Holiday Hangover Beach Cleanup & Ugly Sweater Exchange
The hustle and bustle of the holidays will be behind us and the new year ahead, so the Clean Virginia Waterways crew thought this would be a great time for a beach cleanup! And while we still have a little of that holiday spirit left over, let's start the New Year off right by reducing waste with an Ugly Christmas Sweater Exchange.
Meet us at 11th Street in front of Chicho's Pizza to grab your cleanup supplies and turn in this year's (gently used) ugly/funny Christmas sweater. We'll spend a couple of hours cleaning the beach and boardwalk (Atlantic Ave. too!) between the Jetty and the Pier. After the cleanup, we'll meet you back at Chicho's for a celebratory slice and to grab next year's new-used ugly sweater.
For the cleanup: wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the weather, bring water and sunscreen. We will supply gloves (for kids and adults), bags and grabbers. Please bring all of your friends and family . We will be collecting data for the International Coastal Cleanup so download the Clean Swell app ahead of time for easy data recording.
For the Ugly Sweater Exchange: For each sweater you bring, you will receive a ticket so you can pick out another sweater after the cleanup. We hope by exchanging your sweaters, you can skip the new purchase next year, reducing waste in the long run.
VMDRP Input Session, Hampton Roads
RSVP for our upcoming Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan update input sessions. Your input and participation are important to develop the updated 2026-2030 VMDRP!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde6TzGLC9e7P6XMKbwj7YS84xIxl5NOZ0uKFx-t1hSTW334w/viewform
Shadowlawn Trash Bash
Let's come together for good vibes and clean tides!
Join us for a team effort to bash trash in our neighborhood, then join us for a social to benefit Clean Virginia Waterways and Keep it Beachy Clean!
Clean-Up runs from 4-5 PM with check-in starting at 3:45 in front of Shadowlawn Eats Surf Vibe Grill (918 Mediterranean Ave). Gloves and bags will be provided. The first 30 volunteers will receive a free T-shirt!
Join us after the clean-up for a casual happy hour at Shadowlawn Eats. Mention "Neighborhood Clean-Up" to your server and 15% of your tab will be donated back to Clean Virginia Waterways!