Our Twice-yearly Capital City's Rivers, Riverside Parks, and Lansing River Trail Cleanup is More Than Stewardship. It's a Celebration of Community.
Early event partners and sponsors.
Next spring marks the seventh community-wide Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup. This event, typically held on the first weekend in June, has been split into two events, allowing us to improve focus and create an even greater impact:
This early spring event takes place during a time when tree branches remain largely bare and when the first pops of color are small and low-growing. This will allow our volunteers to much more clearly see, access, and clear those pockets of litter and trash that otherwise may not be possible. Our area of focus will be along the Red Cedar River from west of the MSU campus to the confluence of the Grand River, and the Grand River from Waverly Road to at least the most northern stretch of the Lansing River Trail in Dietrich Park.
In June, when river levels have lowered and slowed, we will return and add the waterways stewardship component. This will again take place on the first Saturday of June, with our event headquarters at Potter Park Zoo. We will celebrate the culmination of this spring’s work and the three full years prior, which have led to our now presenting Michigan’s most scenic, varied, and enjoyable urban waterways destination.
When done, we expect to be able to declare our Capital City’s rivers, riverside parks, and adjoining stretches of the Lansing River Trail officially cleared and cleaned. This then sets the stage for greater focus on parks and river trail beautification efforts.
We like to think we do much more than unveil cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable waterways; we unveil community spirit and civic pride. Here in our Capital City Region, we have much to boast about and much to celebrate. In appreciation of each volunteer's efforts, each will receive a FREE admission pass to Potter Park Zoo, good for Saturday, June 6. More volunteer appreciation news will be shared soon.
On this same day, in front of Potter Park Zoo’s main entrance, area conservation, environmental, and civic organizations will be exhibiting. There will be hospitality, recreation, entertainment, and other special events to celebrate our volunteers' wonderful work and our Capital City’s wondrous rivers, riverside parks, and Lansing River Trail.
Come join us, whether as an individual, family, or company team-building event, and be part of this community-wide celebration. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page to enter your contact information and pledge your support. We look forward to seeing you soon.
JOIN US • CREATE LASTING IMPACT • THIS IS OUR LEGACY
- Greenway: Saturday, April 18
- Blueway: Saturday, June 6
This early spring event takes place during a time when tree branches remain largely bare and when the first pops of color are small and low-growing. This will allow our volunteers to much more clearly see, access, and clear those pockets of litter and trash that otherwise may not be possible. Our area of focus will be along the Red Cedar River from west of the MSU campus to the confluence of the Grand River, and the Grand River from Waverly Road to at least the most northern stretch of the Lansing River Trail in Dietrich Park.
In June, when river levels have lowered and slowed, we will return and add the waterways stewardship component. This will again take place on the first Saturday of June, with our event headquarters at Potter Park Zoo. We will celebrate the culmination of this spring’s work and the three full years prior, which have led to our now presenting Michigan’s most scenic, varied, and enjoyable urban waterways destination.
When done, we expect to be able to declare our Capital City’s rivers, riverside parks, and adjoining stretches of the Lansing River Trail officially cleared and cleaned. This then sets the stage for greater focus on parks and river trail beautification efforts.
We like to think we do much more than unveil cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable waterways; we unveil community spirit and civic pride. Here in our Capital City Region, we have much to boast about and much to celebrate. In appreciation of each volunteer's efforts, each will receive a FREE admission pass to Potter Park Zoo, good for Saturday, June 6. More volunteer appreciation news will be shared soon.
On this same day, in front of Potter Park Zoo’s main entrance, area conservation, environmental, and civic organizations will be exhibiting. There will be hospitality, recreation, entertainment, and other special events to celebrate our volunteers' wonderful work and our Capital City’s wondrous rivers, riverside parks, and Lansing River Trail.
Come join us, whether as an individual, family, or company team-building event, and be part of this community-wide celebration. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page to enter your contact information and pledge your support. We look forward to seeing you soon.
JOIN US • CREATE LASTING IMPACT • THIS IS OUR LEGACY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Saturday, April 18, 2026. 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Event headquarters to be announced soon.
KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 18, 2026. 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Event headquarters to be announced soon.
KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES
- Capital City Rivers area stewardship (Greenway): Litter and trash pickup on and along the river.
- Capital City Rivers area stewardship (Blueway): Clearing river-wide obstructions and on-river trail grooming, if conditions allow.
- Capital City Rivers area beautification: Kruger's Landing, Cherry Hill Park, Dietrich Park as needed.
- Lansing River Trail Grooming: Entire Capital City Region adjacent to our rivers.
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CREATE LASTING IMPACT
Join us for an afternoon of stewardship and community. There are many opportunities for those who choose to help on the water or for those who prefer to create impact on land. Whatever your preference, we'll find a place for you to help. Everything needed will be provided, including garbage bags, trash pickers, loppers, leaf blowers, PPE gloves, hand sanitizer, snacks, water, and more. If you volunteer with a group of six or more, we'll feature your organization's logo or team name in our marketing. If you wish to support financially or in-kind, we would love to hear from you. |
FREE POTTER PARK ZOO ADMISSION Potter Park Zoo is so appreciate of everyone's efforts to steward the Red Cedar River, which flows through the south side of their zoo, they wish to give each volunteer a FREE admissions pass. Details to be shared soon. |
It is because of the generous support of so many that our work is possible, that our Capital City's rivers, riverside parks, and adjoining stretches of our Lansing River Trail is cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant to use. To learn more about the event and how you can support, drop us a note via the contact form below.
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