Sat, May 30
|Gragg Park
Trash Free Gulf: Community Cleanup
Even the smallest pieces of trash can have a ripple effect on marine life, communities, and future generations. This cleanup is part of the regional Trash Free Gulf initiative, a collaborative effort to reduce marine debris and protect coastal ecosystems across the Gulf.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gragg Park, 6200 Wheeler St, Houston, TX 77023, USA
About the event
Trash Free Gulf: Community Cleanup
9 am - 11 am | @ Gragg Park
As a shoreline cleanup volunteer, you and your team will:
Use gloves, trash grabbers, buckets, and bags to collect and remove litter from the shoreline
Participate in a litter audit
Work in tandem at a site where we are conducting a Marine Debris Survey, helping remove debris after the survey has been completed in random transects
If you encounter them, help remove small plastic pellets called nurdles, which are especially common near the check-in area
No experience is necessary. We will show you what to do.
Restrooms are available nearby at the park. Be prepared to stand and walk for over an hour. Come prepared with a reusable water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing.
NOTE: All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18. Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for participants under age 18.
By removing marine debris from the shoreline, you help protect wildlife, improve water quality, and keep Galveston Bay healthier for people and nature.