18th Annual Clean Yer Creek

Join us for the 18th Annual Clean Yer Creek event!

We will comb seven (7) creeks for abandoned trash, illegal dumping, and debris. Please join us for this fun spring day outside as we work together to improve our local Duluth watersheds. Don't forget to share this event with co-workers, friends, and family!

After Parties: Beer & Grub

All volunteers will be rewarded with a post-cleanup party where we will enjoy a complimentary beer or NA beverage and discounted food.

Event T-Shirts – Help Keep the Tradition Going
After registering for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our official merch store, along with a code to claim up to 3 tees at no cost if needed.

As our event continues to grow, we encourage participants to purchase their shirt for $10 (our cost to print) if they are able. Not only does this help sustain our 10-year tradition of iconic tees, it also allows us to direct more funds toward essential event expenses like cleanup supplies, storage, and administrative costs.

Start the day off at Your Chosen Creek for Registration:

(NEW) Kingsbury Creek: Lake Superior Zoo - 7210 Fremont St, Duluth

Keene Creek: Loll Designs - 5912 Waseca St, Duluth

Merritt Creek: Wild State Cider - 2515 West Superior St, Duluth

Miller Creek: Bent Paddle Brewing - 1832 W Michigan St, Duluth

Chester Creek: Chester Bowl Improvement Club - 1801 E Skyline Pkwy, Duluth

Lester/Amity Creeks: Duluth XC Ski Club Chalet - 2940 Seven Bridges Rd. Duluth

Schedule of the Day's Events:

9:30 -10:00 AM: Registration at Your Chosen Creek - Team assignments, coffee & snacks, announcements, swag pre orders.

10:00 AM -1:00 PM: Creek Clean Ups

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: After parties:

• Kingsbury Creek Volunteers (NEW & Kid Friendly) - Lake Superior Zoo
• Keene & Merritt Creek Volunteers - Wild State Cider
• Miller & Chester Creek Volunteers - Bent Paddle Brewing
• Lester/Amity Creek Volunteers - Lake Superior Brewing
  

This event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately and wear rain gear and rain boots if necessary. There is NO make up date for this event.

Plastic gloves, bags, litter pickers and other equipment will be provided, but if you have your own gloves or waders, please bring them. To reduce waste, please also bring your own water bottle as water jugs will be available for refills.​

All creeks have trails along certain areas of the creeks for easy access, where some areas will need to be accessed by vehicle. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation between areas along the creeks. We recommend carpooling—it’s eco-friendly and more fun with friends!

Also, don't forget to take the Keep Duluth Clean Pledge!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram #cleanyercreek

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About Clean Yer Creek:

Over a decade and a half ago, Loll Designs started planting trees around the Duluth, Minnesota area with a focus to create and enhance a healthy planet, along with inspiring people to appreciate the local Duluth outdoors. After the Duluth flood of 2012, it was clear, the creeks and the watersheds of Lake Superior needed attention. Loll Designs and other local patrons came together in clearing the creeks of debris and runoff. Thus, the expansion of tree planting and creek cleanups combo came to fruition.

Every year Loll Designs, Chester Bowl Improvement Club, Wild State Cider, Lake Superior Brewing, Bent Paddle Brewing, Lake Superior Zoo, and Keep Duluth Clean team up, with other local patrons, to conduct its annual creek clean up. Volunteers from around the area convene on Kingsbury, Keene, Miller, Chester, Merritt, and Lester/Amity Creeks, to help physically remove trash and debris out of our waterways. Over the years thousands of volunteers have helped, thousands of trees have been planted, and tons of trash have been collected in efforts to keep our beloved Lake Superior blue and magnify the beautification of our city.

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