Earth Day Arroyo Viejo Creek Clean Up - Afternoon

This Earth Day on April 22, 2026, from 12:45pm - 3:30pm, YOU (ages 12 and up) can join us as a volunteer and work on a variety of outdoor tasks that may include picking up garbage, pulling invasive species, spreading mulch, moving materials, cleaning signage, or planting native plants. Volunteers will receive FREE parking and Zoo admission before their shift.

Please note that all minors MUST be accompanied by an adult.

The Arroyo Viejo Creek runs through the Oakland Zoo grounds, secretly flowing under the entrance road to the Park. The Arroyo Viejo Creek Restoration Project began with a mission to repair damaged and neglected stream areas by preventing bank erosion, increasing stability, and improving habitat for creek wildlife.

Info: Before your project, you are welcome to visit the Zoo. Volunteers will receive free parking for the day and admission to the Zoo. Show your Eventbrite ticket or order confirmation at the main entrance for entry into the Zoo.

Info: All volunteers must arrive by 12:45pm to check-in at Arroyo Viejo Creek near the Zoo security booth at Golf Links Rd. It's important that all volunteers arrive by 12:45pm as they will move to the project location as a group. We will not be able to accommodate individuals who arrive later than 12:45pm.

Info: Volunteers will check in with Zoo staff and receive an introduction to volunteering with Oakland Zoo. You will be introduced to your project leads and head to the creek together.

Info: As a volunteer, you will be working on a variety of outdoor tasks that may include picking up garbage, pulling invasive species, spreading mulch, moving materials, cleaning signage, or planting native plants. Note: You will NOT be working directly with animals. Thank you for your hard work!

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