Sandpoint Hosts Annual Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup

Community members invited to remove litter from local beaches and trails on April 26th.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:53pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph in soft focus, showing the blurred silhouettes of people walking along a shoreline and picking up litter, with the water and sky blending together in a hazy, dreamlike composition.Volunteers gather to clean up the shores of Sandpoint, Idaho, in celebration of Earth Day and a commitment to environmental stewardship.Sandpoint Today

The Idaho Conservation League (ICL) is partnering with the City of Sandpoint to host the annual free Earth Day shoreline cleanup event on Sunday, April 26th. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., community members are invited to remove garbage and debris from the shores of City Beach, Lower Sand Creek, and the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail.

Why it matters

This community cleanup event helps beautify Sandpoint's natural shorelines and waterways, promoting environmental stewardship and raising awareness about the importance of protecting local ecosystems on Earth Day.

The details

Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable buckets, bags, gloves, and trash grabbers, though extra supplies will be provided. The event will start at the City Beach pavilion, and warm refreshments and pastries will be available courtesy of Evans Brothers Coffee and Winter Ridge Natural Foods.

  • The shoreline cleanup will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The players

Idaho Conservation League (ICL)

A non-profit organization that partners with the City of Sandpoint to host the annual Earth Day shoreline cleanup event.

City of Sandpoint

The local government entity that collaborates with the Idaho Conservation League to organize and support the community cleanup effort.

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What’s next

The Idaho Conservation League and City of Sandpoint will continue to promote the upcoming shoreline cleanup and encourage community participation in the weeks leading up to the event.

The takeaway

The annual Earth Day shoreline cleanup in Sandpoint is a great opportunity for the community to come together and make a tangible difference in preserving the natural beauty and health of the local environment.