Registration
Make sure to select “Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve” when registering!
Help Ballona take out the trash!
International Coastal Cleanup Day is the largest volunteer event on the planet. Join over 60,000 others in removing hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from oceans, rivers, lakes, and other waterways all around the world. Here in Los Angeles, 130 square miles of storm drains flow into Ballona Creek. Gutter trash from as far away as North Hollywood can end up right here in the wetlands! The time and effort you put in to clear out debris helps protect coastal wildlife and keep our beaches clean and safe.
Registration: Registration is required! Select “Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve” as your site. You must also sign the digital waiver.
Ages: Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
What to wear: Close-toed shoes are required! We recommend dressing in weather-appropriate layers that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty, along with a hat.
What to bring: Please bring your own full water bottle. There are no water fountains on site. We will provide all other tools and supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own gloves and trash bags.
Arrive on time: The ecological reserve gates are locked during all Saltwater Marsh events and late arrivals will find themselves locked out.
Covid-19 Protocols: We recommend that unvaccinated volunteers wear a mask.
Cancellations: For safety, we must cancel if it’s raining. Please check the weather before arriving. If you’re not sure, please call us or check our social media for cancellation announcements.
Donations: The suggested donation is $5 per person. By donating online or at our events, you can keep helping with cleanup even after you leave! Free tours and community service events are made possible by the efforts and donations of kindhearted people just like you.