Each year, hundreds of volunteers come together to clean up parks and shorelines throughout the Neponset River Watershed—and we’d love to have you join us!

There’s a role for everyone—from hauling debris, removing invasive plants, and picking up litter to greeting volunteers, snapping photos, and sorting out the “treasures” we uncover. Whether you’re looking for a challenge or a light task, we’ve got you covered. You can choose the site you wish to be at when you register.

Gather your friends, family, scout troop, green team, or coworkers and make a difference together! Kids under 15 must be with an adult.

For any questions about the cleanup, please email NepRWA Environmental Science Fellow, Meher Khanna, at khanna@neponset.org.

What to Bring and What We Provide

• We will provide trash bags, trash tongs, rakes, shovels, gloves, hand sanitizer, and bug spray.

• Please plan to bring hats, sunscreen, water, snacks — and any favorite work gloves (we will also have gloves on-site for you).

• Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended for terrain and poison ivy.

Cleanup Sites Include:

• Neponset Landing, Quincy

• Squantum Point Park, Quincy

• Tenean Beach, Dorchester

• Neponset Greenway Trail near Baker Square Condominiums, Dorchester

• Granite Ave, Dorchester

• Riverside Ave, Milton

• Neponset Greenway Canopy Walk near Ryan Playground (not kid-friendly), Mattapan

• Belnel Neighborhood, Hyde Park

• Martini Shell Park and Neponset Greenway Trail on Truman Parkway, Hyde Park

• Canton Park and Ride (not kid-friendly), Canton

• Alevizos Park and Ellis Pond, Norwood

• Bird Pond and Endean Trail – Trash and Invasive Species Removal, Walpole