JLAC Walk, Kayak, SUP, Canoe Shore & Park Cleanup

Join us MLK Day of Service and help protect the Oakland Estuary. Together, we’ll remove garbage and marine debris from Jack London Aquatic Center, Estuary Park, and the shores of the Oakland Estuary to support wildlife habitat, water quality, and ecological health.

Cleanup teams head out on the water to remove trash along the Oakland Estuary beaches.

• Register on the event page under “WATER>BRINGING KAYAK/CANOE/SUP TO JLAC”
• Unload gear, sign waivers, and prepare to launch
• Be ready to be on the water by 8:20 AM

You must call CCK to reserve a kayak 510-893-7833. California Canoe & Kayak will give kayak renters rental instructions, you must get the kayak at CCK's shop. You will get your kayak through CCK at their Jack London location and will paddle from CCK to JLAC with a paddle guide.

Help clear debris at JLAC & Estuary Park shores.

• Register on the event page under “LAND > WALKING JLAC PARK & SHORE”

Our cleanups are suited for high school aged students. We do sign community hours. Parent or legal guardian must attend and sign youth waiver.

· Sturdy-soled closed toe shoes (for paddling and walking shoreline)

· Water bottle, wear layers and snacks

· Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, layers)

🗓️ EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00 – 8:20 AM
Sign-In
All volunteers arrive, load in gear, and sign waivers at JLAC.

8:20 – 8:30 AM
Safety Talk
Please do not begin clearing garbage until the safety talk is complete.

8:30 – 10:45 AM
Trash Cleanup
We’ve got a lot of garbage to GET—let’s get to work!

10:45 – 11:00 AM
Thank You & Wrap-Up
We’ll regroup, load up the City of Oakland dumpster, and take photos of you beautiful people!

DRESS LIKE DEVINA - ROCKING GOOD CLEANUP PROTECTIVE GEAR - LONG PANTS - SOLID SOLE SHOES

Our cleanups are very large events and take months to prepare. Your donation will go 100% into producing and creating this LARGE events.

I HEART OAKLAND ALAMEDA ESTUARY: IHOAE is an environmental stewardship organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the Oakland Estuary. Since our first cleanup in 2016, we’ve mobilized paddlers, volunteers, and partner organizations to remove thousands of pounds of plastic and debris from estuary shorelines through on-the-water and land-based cleanups. We engage the community in creating visible, measurable improvements to water quality and shoreline habitat.

EAST BAY ROWING CLUB: www.eastbayrowingclub.org The East Bay Rowing Club is dedicated to making rowing accessible to all. We believe in creating enduring relationships among our rowers as we serve our diverse community. We are proud of sponsoring and encouraging scholastic rowing programs in Oakland schools.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA): This project is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program.

CITY OF OAKLAND: www2.oaklandnet.com We're proud to be part of the City of Oakland's Creek to Bay Day Cleanup effort! The City encourages stewardship of Oakland year-round, providing supplies and services (including our trash-pick-up) for volunteer events.

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION: https://thesca.org Whether your dream is to become a park ranger, an environmental educator, a wildlife biologist, or an urban planner, the SCA can help you gain the experience and build the skills you need to succeed in your conservation career.

ALL EVENT IMAGES : Bénédicte Lassalle Photography www.benedictelassalle.com

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