Volunteers Sought for Earth Day Waterfront Trail Cleanup in Eureka

PacOut Green Team organizes annual event to improve local environment

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:50am

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph showing the silhouettes of volunteers working together to pick up litter along a coastal trail, with the scene bathed in warm, hazy light and soft, earthy colors, conveying a sense of community and environmental stewardship.The annual Earth Day waterfront cleanup in Eureka brings the community together to care for their local environment through a collaborative effort.Eureka Today

The PacOut Green Team is hosting an Earth Day cleanup event along the Eureka Waterfront Trail this Saturday morning. Volunteers are invited to join the one-hour effort to improve the local environment, with a group photo and raffle drawing planned afterwards.

Why it matters

The annual Earth Day cleanup event brings the Eureka community together to take care of a popular public trail and waterfront area. Events like this help foster environmental stewardship and pride in the local community.

The details

The cleanup will take place at the Hikshari Trail parking lot in Eureka, with volunteers signing in at 8:45 a.m. and the cleanup starting at 9 a.m. Organizers are also seeking raffle prize donations from $10 to $20 in value to give away to participating volunteers.

  • The cleanup event is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Volunteers can sign in starting at 8:45 a.m. on the day of the event.
  • The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The players

PacOut Green Team

A local environmental organization that is hosting and organizing the Earth Day waterfront cleanup event.

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What’s next

Volunteers interested in contributing raffle prizes can contact the PacOut Green Team by email.

The takeaway

This Earth Day cleanup event is an opportunity for the Eureka community to come together and make a tangible difference in caring for their local waterfront and natural environment.