Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU)

The American River Parkway Foundation invites the community to take part in our 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.

We’re rolling up our sleeves to pick up trash, lay mulch, repaint infrastructure, and complete beautification projects that truly conserve the Parkway for everyone to enjoy.

GARCU Sites and Registration Links:

Ancil Hoffman Park

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

Discovery Park

Gristmill Recreation Area

Guy West Bridge (14+)*

Howe Ave River Access

Larchmont Ave River Access

Northgate/Woodlake Area (18+)*

On-Water Clean-Up (Sunrise Recreational Area)

Paradise Beach

River Bend Park

Sailor Bar Park

Sunrise Recreation Area

Sutter’s Landing (14+)*

Township 9 River Access (18+)*

Watt Ave River Access

William B. Pond Park