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2026 Namekagon River Cleanup

Date: Sep 12, 2026 | 8am-3pm
Cost: Free
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Help your wild and scenic river neighbor, the Namekagon!

Save the Date: Join Riverway Volunteers on Saturday, September 12th for the 2026 Namekagon River Cleanup

The Namekagon River is a popular place for paddling, fishing, or simply taking in the beauty of the riverway. Bring your family and friends and help care for this special place, all while enjoying a fall day outdoors.

Volunteers meet at the registration table at Hayward Lake Boat Landing at 8:30am to sign-in and enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries. At 8:45 am, we will go over the plan for the day and begin the cleanup! Volunteers will depart for their assigned river sections or land sites with their group leaders. Shuttle service is available. Restrooms are available at Hayward City Beach and at boat landings

Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.

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Advance registration is required.

To celebrate your hard work, join the afterparty at the Angry Minnow in Downtown Hayward at 3pm! There will be food, music by Son of Mel, and a prize drawing!

Meet Your Event Staff

National Park Service Ranger

National Park Service Ranger

Sierra Stukenholtz

Sierra Stukenholtz

Volunteer Coordinator

October Yates

October Yates

Outdoor Program Specialist, Seasonal

Wendy Tremblay

Wendy Tremblay

Community Engagement Manager

Owen Anderson

Owen Anderson

Outdoor Program Coordinator

Rose Armstrong

Rose Armstrong

Environmental Educator, Seasonal

Schedule

    • 8:30 AM – Participant sign-in at Hayward Lake Boat Landing. Navigate to the Hayward City Beach, (address provided) and you will see the group gathering marked with flags. Coffee and refreshments will be provided thanks to Backroads Coffee.

    • 8:45 AM – Welcome and overview of the day

    • 9 AM – Groups head out to cleanup sites!
    • 3 PM – Finished cleanup sections
    • 3 – 6 PM – Optional afterparty at Angry Minnow Brewing in downtown Hayward. Join us for Refreshments, live music, and a chance to win a prize from our event sponsors.
What to expect

Volunteers meet at the registration table at Hayward Lake Boat Landing at 8:30am to sign-in and enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries. At 8:45 am, we will go over the plan for the day and begin the cleanup! Volunteers will depart for their assigned river sections or land sites with their group leaders. Shuttle service is available.

Restrooms

Restrooms available at Hayward City Beach and at boat landings

Recommended items to bring/wear
  • Full water bottle
  • Snacks and a lunch
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat with visor
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Weather appropriate layers
  • Change of clothes in case you get wet
Cancelation information

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Participants will be notified via email and the event page will be updated if the program is canceled.

Thank you to our supporting business partners

Namekagon General Store