Earth Week Clean-Up Series: Shelby County – April 22

• When: Monday, April 22 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Meeting Location: Double Oak Lake at Oak Mountain
• Day of event contact: Wil Rainer, Mobile: (901) 210-7850
• Availability: No limit for availability to walk. Limited availability for paddling. See registration form for availability and waitlist.

Description:

This cleanup has paddling and walking options. 

When you arrive at Oak Mountain State Park, let the gate attendant know that you’re there with Cahaba River Society for the Earth Week cleanup, and you can enter without paying park fees. We’ll meet at the pavilions on the southern end of the lake at 9:00 AM for a check in and welcome. We’ll work until about noon then gather together to sort out any recyclable materials and weigh all collected litter.

CRS will provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, grabbers, bags, and gloves. There is no charge for this trip. Folks are absolutely welcome and encouraged to head to the CRS website for donations to offset program costs to CRS. 

Don’t forget to join us on Saturday, April 26th at Cahaba Brewing for a celebration and awards ceremony!

What to Bring:

• Water (at least 1 liter)
• Lunch
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Close-toed shoes (required)
• You are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch, but alcohol is prohibited.

Register:

Register HERE for walking cleanup.

Register HERE for paddling cleanup.

About Earth Week:

Cahaba River Society invites volunteers to join our Earth Week Cleanup from April 21-25, 2025. Each day, teams will remove litter and invasive species along the Cahaba River’s channel, banks, and tributaries to support native wildlife, reduce erosion, and promote a clean river and healthy lifestyle. The Cahaba flows through five counties, and clean-up efforts will focus on a different county each day.

This week-long event highlights the Cahaba’s biodiversity and challenges, connects participants with the mission of CRS and partners, and aligns with global efforts for clean waterways. Volunteers will patrol various river segments on foot or by canoe, learning about the Cahaba and the organizations working to protect it.

Last year’s event was a resounding success, with 162 volunteers removing over 6,000 pounds from the Cahaba and its tributaries.

Thank you to Resource Management Service, LLC for sponsoring this cleanup!