Boston, MA – The 27th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup will take place on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026, and volunteer registration is now open at CharlesRiverCleanup.org! This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 community volunteers each year.

“We are so grateful to the thousands of volunteers who turn out to remove trash from the banks and parks and roadways near the Charles,” said Emily Norton, Executive Director of Charles River Watershed Association. “We look forward to the day when this cleanup isn’t necessary, but until then, this amazing turnout demonstrates how much people care about a clean, healthy Charles River. 

To get involved, learn more and register for the Earth Day Charles River Cleanup athttps://www.charlesrivercleanup.org. The Charles River Cleanup is coordinated by the Charles River Conservancy, the Charles River Watershed Association, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Esplanade Association, and the Waltham Land Trust, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.