2026 Great Willamette Cleanup – Eugene: Maurie Jacobs Park (On Land)

Event Basics: Join Willamette Riverkeeper and Eugene Parks for an on-land cleanup along the Willamette River starting from Maurie Jacobs Park! We'll work our way along the South Bank Path to remove as much trash as possible. This is a heavily used area, and volunteer support is necessary to clean up trash before it is washed downstream during the winter.

After the cleanup, we hope that you'll join us for a volunteer appreciation party at 1:30pm in Eugene (location TBD) featuring drinks, light food, and a free raffle for all volunteers.

When & Where: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 10:00am - 1:00pm

Please meet at the parking area at Maurie Jacobs Park, located at the end of Fir Lane (see map below). Trained cleanup leaders from Eugene Parks will be on site to check volunteers in, distribute cleanup supplies, and provide a group safety briefing.

What to Bring:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you are comfortable getting dirty and wet.
• Sunscreen, drinking water, and layers that are appropriate for the weather.

Additional Details:

• Willamette Riverkeeper and our partners will provide all necessary cleanup equipment and PPE for this event (trash bags, gloves, grabbers, etc).
• No previous experience is necessary to volunteer for this event – we will conduct a thorough safety briefing and cleanup training at the start of the day.
• Children ages 10+ are welcome to participate in this event if accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.

Questions? Reach out to event coordinator Luke Stuntz at luke@willametteriverkeeper.org or 617-834-8727.

Willamette Riverkeeper thanks all of our amazing partners for supporting the 2026 Great Willamette Cleanup!

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