
Get ready to make a difference this Earth Day in the most exciting way possible—by combining outdoor adventure with community impact! Rowing Dock is thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean-Up on Friday, April 25th benefiting The Trail Conservancy. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or brand new to giving back, this event is the perfect opportunity to try out voluntourism while keeping Austin beautiful.
Why You Should Join Us
Last year, over 1,900 incredible volunteers helped remove 14,000 pounds of trash from Lady Bird Lake and surrounding trails. This year, we’re setting our sights even higher, and we need YOUR help! Whether you prefer to paddle out on the lake or stay on land and walk the trails, there’s a spot for everyone to contribute.
This isn’t just a clean-up—it’s a celebration of our community, our environment, and the power of collective action. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to try volunteering in a super fun setting. If you’ve never volunteered before, this is the perfect first step. You’ll meet new friends, explore Austin’s scenic outdoor spaces, and leave knowing you made a tangible impact.
What to Expect
Volunteers will have the opportunity to select from three main sites to clean up from: Rowing Dock on the west end, Epic SUP on the east end and Festival Beach, also on the east end. Volunteers can select from two clean up times (9am or 12pm) and should expect their clean up to run approximately two hours. At Epic SUP and Rowing Dock, volunteers can clean up the city by boat or on foot. At Festival Beach, volunteers will walk along the trails to find trash.
All volunteers will receive this year’s event t-shirt, designed by The Masonry. But that’s not all—volunteers can win prizes for the most trash collected and the weirdest item found (trust us, Austin’s trails have some surprises!). And to keep you energized, we’ll have delicious bites and refreshing drinks from local favorites like Thundercloud Subs, Richard’s Rainwater, Via313, Sno Beach, Easy Tiger, and more.
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: Choose between two time slots—9 AM or 12 PM
Location(s):
- Rowing Dock: 2418 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746
- EpicSUP: 2200 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
- Festival Beach: Nash Hernandez Senior Rd
Cost: FREE for individual volunteers! Corporate teams of 10+ can participate with a $15/person donation to benefit The Trail Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Register Now: www.rowingdock.com/earth-day-cleanup
Sign Up & Spread the Word!
Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait—grab your friends, family, or coworkers and sign up today. And if you can’t make it, help us spread the word by sharing this event with your network. Together, we can make a huge impact and keep Lady Bird Lake and its trails looking beautiful for generations to come.
Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2025 in the best way possible—having fun, making new memories, and giving back to the planet we all love. We can’t wait to see you there!

