2026 Cache Creek Cleanup
Date(s): Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time(s): 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Cache Creek Nature Preserve (Woodland, CA), and the Esparto Bridge (Esparto, CA) (see map)
Sponsored by: Cache Creek Conservancy
Cost: Free
Cool off in the Creek ~ Pick up litter ~ Protect the Habitat
Join us for Cache Creek Cleanup 2026 on Saturday, September 19th from 8AM-12PM as part of the California Coastal Cleanup Day!
This year, Cache Creek Conservancy will be hosting two creek cleanup sites along Cache Creek:
- Cache Creek Nature Preserve (Woodland, CA)
- Esparto Bridge (Esparto, CA) (38°42’42.8″N 122°00’39.9″W) Directions: Hwy 16 west to Esparto. Right on Yolo Ave. Right on 19B /Oakdale Ranch Ln., then immediate left on the frontage road.
If you are looking for a light day of picking up litter in the creek or will be participating in this year’s clean up with families or children, we recommend the Cache Creek Nature Preserve Location.
If you are looking for a meaningful experience pulling tires from the creek or have an ATV that might be of use, we recommend signing up for the Esparto location.
We ask that all volunteers or attendees REGISTER HERE for this event.
Volunteers
There will be snacks and cold drinks for volunteers. Don’t forget to bring:
- Sturdy Gloves
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Lots of Sunblock!
Informational and Educational Booths
Organizations from the community are welcome to set up booths, free of charge.
Off-Road Vehicles
As a special request to those with off-road vehicles, this will be one of the rare instances that assistance will be needed to removes large items from the Creek! Bring your ATV’s – as we need lots of help removing tires from our local riparian habitat!
The California Coastal Commission has been organizing an annual Costal Cleanup event for 40 years. This is a collaborative event, organized amongst many local nature conservancies and environmental groups to remove trash from California’s many waterways and beaches. This is the first year of the Trashure (Trash-ure) Hunt theme, which we are very excited for here at the Cache Creek Conservancy! The Cache Creek Conservancy has been organizing the Cache Creek Cleanup as part of this statewide effort for 37 years!
Reducing trash in the creek creates a better environment for all. It lessens the amount of potential toxins that seep into the soil and groundwater. It removes debris that can be physical and health hazards to humans and wildlife.
Join us to be a part of something BIG! With others from across the county, and across the world, we can make our homes a cleaner place to live and play. Cleaning up the creek allows the natural beauty of the creek to be seen by everyone.
Register for this free event using the form below. You’ll also need to sign the Participant Waiver form. You can download a copy and bring it with you.
Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Bringing a hat, gloves, and sunscreen is a good idea too.
You should see a form in the green box below. If you don’t, please feel free to Contact Us directly.