Join GBF and community groups from across the Houston–Galveston region on March 28 for the 32nd annual River, Lakes, Bays ’N Bayous Trash Bash®, the largest single-day waterway cleanup in Texas.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join us at Bay Area Park from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM to do our part in removing harmful debris from the land and water along Armand Bayou*.
Parking
Parking is available, but limited, at Bay Area Park. Please carpool if possible.
Registration Area
Registration and lunch will be held at Bay Area Park. All volunteers must sign a liability release. Minors must
have a form signed by their parent or guardian.
Area To Be Cleaned
Volunteers will focus on the banks and tributaries of Armand Bayou. Participants are welcome to bring their own paddle craft and required personal flotation device. Bank-based cleanup options are also available for those working on foot. If you bring a paddle craft, please remember that its use is at your own risk and you are responsible for operating it safely on the water. Your craft should only be used by you and members of your registered group.
Schedule for the Day
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am Registration at Bay Area Park
- 8:30 am – 11:30 am Cleanup in the local area
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch and door prizes at Bay Area Park
All participants will receive lunch and a T-shirt as a thank-you for supporting the health of the Bay.
Register yourself, your friends, or family on h-gac.com. Spots fill quickly.
Volunteers wanting to help us host this event can choose to help with setup and registration, lunch service, or breakdown. Volunteers helping with the event are also welcome to participate in the clean-up. Contact slawhon-dyer@galvbay.org for more info.
*This cleanup is not held at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Registration is at Bay Area Park.
