This event is not only a large-scale community volunteer effort—it’s also a fundraiser. All proceeds directly support our mission to preserve, enhance, and protect the Trail year-round.Hosting almost 2,000 volunteers involves significant costs: permitting, staffing, supplies, safety gear, free t-shirts, food, and drinks for all participants. It also includes the time and effort of our full-time team members, who spend months planning, coordinating, and executing this event behind the scenes. To keep this event free and accessible for individual community members, we ask corporate groups—who often attend as part of team-building or employee engagement efforts—to contribute through this modest fee.Corporate support plays a key role in helping us scale the impact of this event — every contribution ensures we can care for more of the Trail, welcome more community members, and build a shared sense of stewardship for our Austin’s most beloved outdoor spaces.Please reach out to development@thetrailconservancy.org if you have any questions.We appreciate your understanding and support, and we hope to see your team out there making a difference—whether it’s on Earth Day or at another time!

We recommend younger children are accompanied by their parent/legal guardian. Children under the age of 18 will have to have their parent or legal guardian sign their waiver. This event is for children 6 years and up.

All volunteers will be provided with all the supplies required to clean up (trash bags, grabbers, gloves). For volunteers that are paddling, you will be provided with a kayak, SUP, or canoe, in addition to a life jacket and paddles. Volunteers will also receive a participant t-shirt, and complimentary food and beverages.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your designated time slot to ensure you have enough time to receive detailed instruction from your team lead and can be properly fitted for a life jacket, paddle and boat (if paddling).

We will do our best to put you in your boat of choice. We do recommend double kayaks or canoes if you are volunteering with friends or family members. Single kayaks and SUPs will be given to those paddling solo.

We have three launch locations for the event: Rowing Dock (on the West side) and Epic SUP and Auditorium Shores. When you initially fill out the volunteer form, you will be prompted to choose a location.

If your launch location is at Rowing Dock, parking will be best under Mopac bridge. For those launching from Epic SUP or Auditorium Shores, there are several options for public street parking.

Yes, but you must register in advance. Please email info@rowingdock.com to confirm your participation.

Nope! We will have a variety of sizes for you to select from on-site when you arrive at your clean up time.

All corporate reservations are non refundable. Please triple check your headcount prior to booking a reservation.