Our inaugural Creek Clean Up was held in 1970 to coincide with the very first Earth Day! Join us in celebrating both events by helping clean the Wissahickon Creek, its tributaries, and local trails on Saturday, April 26th. This is the perfect volunteer event to get outside and show your support for a cleaner watershed.
All volunteers choose a pre-assigned section of the Wissahickon Creek, its tributaries, or a section of trail. Maps (including parking, cleaning boundaries, and trash drop sites) can be found on the registration page. Please note that this is a self-guided volunteer outing and you will join other volunteers in cleaning your section.
Day-of Event Details
Most participants begin cleaning around 9:00 am, but that time is flexible. Report directly to your assigned section and leave your trash in the designated areas no later than 1:00pm (remember the picnic is held from 11am-1pm - more info below).
Be prepared to get wet and/or muddy. Volunteers are asked to clean both the surrounding trails and in the creek. Old shoes, rain boots, or waders are suggested.
Supply Pick-Up
Registered volunteers can pick-up their bags and supplies the week leading up to the event at 12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA 19002 during any of these dates and times:
- Tuesday, 4/22: 11a-3p
- Wednesday, 4/23: 11a-6p
- Thursday, 4/24: 11a-6p
- Saturday, 4/26: 8a-9a
Creek Clean-up Cookout
Volunteers are invited to come together to celebrate their hard work and share stories. Food & drinks are free for all volunteers who participate in the clean-up. This year’s cookout will take place at Fort Washington State Park from 11am – 1pm. If you would like to volunteer at the cookout, contact Alex McWhorter, alex@wissahickontrails.org.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring the 56th annual Creek Clean Up reflects a shared dedication to preserving our local environment and ensuring that green spaces and trails remain accessible for the community to enjoy. Your support helps foster a cleaner, healthier ecosystem, benefiting both wildlife and future generations who will continue to cherish these natural spaces. Contact Lisa Hansell for details, lisa@wissahickontrails.org.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR INFO
Click here to see photos from 2024 Wissahickon Creek Clean Up.
2025 Participants:
Share your photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use #creekcleanup. Be sure to tag us in your posts!
Facebook: @Wissahickon Trails
Instagram: @wissahickon.trails
Twitter: @wisstrails
LinkedIn: @Wissahickon Trails
We're also putting together a Facebook photo album of the event. Email your photos and trash stories to alex@wissahickontrails.org so that we can add your photos to the event album!
