WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you plan to attend a Responsible Stewardship cleanup there are a few things you need to know that will help you show up prepared to foster stewardship together safely and to become an asset to our public lands and public spaces. This is what you need to know and possibly bring with you:
Dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
Get registered HERE or by clicking the button above.
Be prepared to clean up litter or remove graffiti with like minded individuals whose passions are to make our public lands and spaces more inviting for everyone to enjoy them responsibly. Also be prepared to laugh and have a great time.
RS will provide equipment for all Responsible Stewardship Volunteers (RSV) to use during an RS Cleanup (reusable gloves, grabbers, reusable barley bags and/or buckets).
If a cleanup event needs to be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. It will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
(CANCELED)Fall Camp Out at Fall Creek Falls State Park
Join us for our annual FREE Fall Creek Falls Campout. This is a family- and pet-friendly event. Children must be accompanied by their parents, and pets must be animal- and people-friendly.
All campers must provide their own camping equipment, food, and drinks. Don’t forget your camp chair. S’mores will be provided on Friday and Saturday nights.
We will be at the Eli Field Group Campsite area. Afterward, you are welcome to enjoy the park however you like; there are plenty of activities for the whole family, such as swimming, camping, biking, fishing, hiking, and more.
Registration is encouraged but not necessary:
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day: Fiery Gizzard State Park
Join First Lady Maria Lee and the Tennessee Serves team in serving Fiery Gizzard State Park!
Join us in giving back to the beatutiful Fiery Gizzard State Park alongside fellow volunteers to make some much needed improvements to the park's trail features. A box luch will be provided by Friends of the Parks. Extra water and hydration beverages will also be available onsite.
Please park in the Grundy Forest Parking lot, Fiery Gizzard North. (131 Fiery Gizzard Road, Tracy City, TN 37387) Groups are encouraged to sign up as a Team. Volunteers will be split up and assigned various tasks along the trails. Be prepared to hike and carry materials on uneven and steep terrain.
Projects:
Hanes Hole Bridge Replacement
Hanes Hole Stone Step Staircase Replacement
Schoolhouse Bridge Replacement
Rockhouse Bluff Bridge Removal
Caught Up In Conservation/Campout
Welcome to our FREE Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee State Parks, Caught up In Conservation volunteer event. This was formerly known as our Summer Group CAMPOUT. Registration will be required through the Tennessee State Parks Galaxy App at https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=116316
This is a family and pet friendly event. Children must be accompanied by their parents, and pets must be animal and people-friendly.
All campers must provide their own camping equipment, food, and drinks. Don’t forget your camp chair. S’mores will be provided on Friday and Saturday nights.
We will be at the Eli Field Group Campsite area. We will be involved in several projects centered around the lake, from trash cleanups, building fish habitats, and restoring the Gilbert Gaul Trail rain shelter. Each project must be signed up for ahead of time using the link provided. (TSP staff will be available to assist with Galaxy Digital volunteer signup, on-site, Friday evening at the campsite as well.) A lunch will be provided for participants.
Afterward, you are welcome to enjoy the park however you like; there are plenty of activities for the whole family, such as swimming, camping, biking, fishing, hiking, and more.
The event begins around 4: pm CST on Friday with Caught. Up In Conservation activities on Saturday, and ends around noon on Sunday.
City of Harriman TN Cleanup
• DATE: 4/25/2026
• MEET LOCATION: Riverfront Park Harriman, TN
• Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with City of Harr. .
* Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook Pages
Avondale Park, Middleboro KY Cleanup
• DATE: 4/18/2026
• MEET LOCATION: Avondale Park on Avondale Ave. Middlesboro, KY 40965
MEET TIME: 10:AM EST
EVENT TIME: 10:AM - 12:PM EST
FOCUS AREAS: Avon Park, Middlesboro, KY
• Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Cumberland Gap Trail Alliance and the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
* Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook Pages
Save Our Smokies Spring Clean Cleanup in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• DATE: 4/18/26
• TIME: 8:A
• MEET LOCATIONS: Meet location is Sugarlands Visitors Center.
• The cleanup is located inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Save Our Smokies in partnership with Responsible Stewardship and many more. More details will be added soon.
WBLA Watts Bar Lake Cleanup
• DATE: 3/14/26
• MEET LOCATION: Multiple meeting locations are set for this stewardship event. Plan to arrive at the meeting location of your choice at least 30 minutes early to get signed in. If your location is at a Marina or boat launch area. Feel free to bring your own boat. There will be at least a few boats at each location that will be taking volunteers out to address trash on the shorelines. Additionally there are others areas that will be land based cleanups. These areas will be accessible by land and your team leader will direct you to these areas that need cleaning up.
All children need to be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. All children will be required to wear a PFD if on a boat.
If you have questions about this event you can reach out to Peter Giroux (404) 304-1115) or Benny Braden (865-310-7584).
• Roane County: Rockwood Marina & RV Resort, Caney Creek Boat Launch, and Blue Springs Marina.
• Rhea County: Veterans Park
• Meigs County: Mr. Twister
MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM EST
FOCUS AREAS: Watts Bar Lake (Loudon, Roane, Rhea & Meigs Counties in Tennessee)
• Cleanup organized by Watts Bar Lake Association in partnership with Responsible Stewardship, Tennessee Valley Authority, Tri Dog Brewing Company, Tennessee Riverline, Visit Spring City, Visit Meigs County, Roane Alliance, Roane County Solid Waste, Rockwood Marina & RV Resort, City of Rockwood, Mr. Twister and Blue Springs Marina..
* Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook Pages
Fall Campout at Fall Creek Falls State Park
Welcome to our FREE Fall Group CAMPOUT at one of Tennessee’s most popular State Parks, Fall Creek Falls State Park in Middle Tennessee.
This is a family and pet friendly event. Children must be accompanied by their parents, and pets must be animal and people-friendly.
All campers must provide their own camping equipment, food, and drinks. Don’t forget your camp chair. S’mores will be provided Friday and Saturday nights.
We will be at the Eli Fields Group Campsite area. We plan to do a little cleanup at 9:am Saturday morning. We will meet at the pavilion in the group campground area.
Afterward, you are welcome to enjoy the park however you like; there are plenty of activities for the whole family, such as swimming, camping, biking, fishing, hiking, and more.
The event begins around 5:pm CST on Friday and ends around noon on Sunday.
This event is co-hosted by our amazing friends at Fall Creek Falls State Park and Responsible Stewardship, Inc.
South Cumberland State Park (Grundy Lakes) National Public Lands Day Cleanup
• DATE: 8/2/25
• MEET LOCATION: Tracy City, TN, Grundy Lakes
MEET TIME: 8:AM EST
EVENT TIME: 8:AM - 11:AM CST
FOCUS AREAS: Lakes and Lone Rock Trail.
• Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Tennessee South Cumberland Tourism, South Cumberland State Park, and Friends of South Cumberland.
* Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook Pages
South Cumberland State Park Cleanup
• DATE: 8/2/25
• MEET LOCATION: HERE Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead at South Cumberland State
MEET TIME: 8:AM EST
EVENT TIME: 8:AM - 11:AM CST
FOCUS AREAS: Grundy Forest Day Loop in South Cumberland State Park.
• Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Tennessee South Cumberland Tourism, South Cumberland State Park, and Friends of South Cumberland.
* Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook Pages
Summer CAMPOUT at Fall Creek Falls State Park
Welcome to our FREE Summertime Group CAMPOUT at one of Tennessee’s most popular State Parks, Fall Creek Falls State Park in Middle Tennessee.
This is a family and pet friendly event. Children must be accompanied by their parents and pets must be animal and people friendly.
All campers must provide their own camping equipment, food and drinks. Don’t forget your camp chair. S’mores will be provided Friday and Saturday nights.
We will be at the Eli Fields Group Campsite area. We plan to do a little cleanup at 9:am Saturday morning. We will meet at the pavilion in the group campground area.
Afterwords you are welcome to enjoy the park however you like, there are plenty of activities for the whole family such as swimming, camping, biking, fishing, hiking and more.
The event begins around 5:pm CST on Friday and ends around noon on Sunday.
This event is co-hosted by our amazing friends at Fall Creek Falls State Park and Responsible Stewardship, Inc.
There is no Planet B - Bakersfield
Focus Area: Picking up litter along Panorama Park in Bakersfield, CA
Event Itinerary: 5:00 pm - 7:20 pm PST
• 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Arrive, sign in, and pick up your cleanup supplies (gloves, bags, etc.). Meet fellow volunteers and enjoy some light refreshments.
• 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Brief introduction about the event’s goals and the importance of our Earth Day cleanup. Safety guidelines and instructions on how to properly clean up and dispose of waste.
• 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Head out to designated areas (groups may be assigned different zones). Pick up litter, recycle where possible, and help beautify Ventura!
• 7:00 pm - 7:20 pm: Return to the meeting point with your collected waste. Weigh trash, group photo to celebrate our efforts and make memories! Thank you speech and distribution of any thank-you gifts or certificates.
* This is a partnership Cleanup: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Outdoor Adventures+, Urban Youth Nature Project, SHS Alpine Club, Little Hikers of Bakersfield and Environmental Restoration SHS.
There is no Planet B - Ventura
Focus Area: Picking up litter along Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura, CA
Event Itinerary: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
• 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Arrive, sign in, and pick up your cleanup supplies (gloves, bags, etc.). Meet fellow volunteers and enjoy some light refreshments.
• 9:30 am - 9:45 am: Brief introduction about the event’s goals and the importance of our Earth Day cleanup. Safety guidelines and instructions on how to properly clean up and dispose of waste.
• 9:45 am - 11:45 am: Head out to designated areas (groups may be assigned different zones). Pick up litter, recycle where possible, and help beautify Ventura!
• 11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Return to the meeting point with your collected waste. Weigh trash, group photo to celebrate our efforts and make memories! Thank you speech and distribution of any thank-you gifts or certificates.
* This is a partnership Cleanup: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Outdoor Adventures+, Hello Mi Gente Hermosa Hiking Adventures, Hiking with Sun, and All Wanderers.
Sevenmile Creek Cleanup - Nashville, TN
• DATE: 2/15/2025 Postponed til 4/12/2025
• MEET LOCATION: 497 Paragon Mills Rd, Nashville, TN
• MEET TIME: 12PM CST
• EVENT TIME: 12PM - 3PM CST
• FOCUS AREAS: Picking up litter along the banks of Sevenmile Creek in South Nashville.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Cumberland River Compact, Alt Route Meals, Metro Water Services and E+ROSE Wellness Co.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Great Smoky Mountain Spring Clean Up
• DATE: 4/05/25
• MEET LOCATIONS: Go to www.savepursmokies.org for event and celebration registration
• MEET TIME: 8:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 8:AM - 3:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Save Our Smokies, Inc, Anakeesta, Split Rail Eats, Buddy’s Bar-b-q, LeConte Jug Band and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Zion National Park Cleanup
• DATE: 3/23/25
• MEET LOCATION: Zion National Park Nature Center UT-9 Hurricane, UT 84737
• MEET TIME: 9:AM MST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM MST
• FOCUS AREAS: Zion National Park
* This is a Responsible Stewardship supported cleanup with: Cleanup organized by Annika Bee.
** Trash bags and gloves will be provided by Responsible Stewardship. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Watts Bar Lake Cleanup - Spring City, TN
• DATE: 3/22/25
• MEET LOCATIONS: *Blue Springs Boat Ramp ,* Mr. Twister, Ten Mile, * Veterans Park, Spring City, * *Caney Creek Boat Ramp, Harriman
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Watts Bar Lake & Tennesssee River in Rhea, Roane and Meigs Counties
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee RiverLine, Watts Bar Lake Association Tri Dog Brewing and Spring City Tourism.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Watts Bar Lake Cleanup- Spring City, TN
• DATE: 12/14/24
• MEET LOCATION: Arrowhead Resort 261 Bennett Dr, Spring City, TN 37381
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Watts Bar Lake & Tennesssee River in Rhea and Roane Counties
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cleanup organized by Responsible Stewardship in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority, Arrowhead Resort, Tennessee RiverLine and Spring City Tourism.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Laurel Woods Hike Cleanup | Beaman Park Nashville, TN
• DATE: 11/23/24
• MEET LOCATION: Highland Trailhead at Beaman Park
• MEET TIME: 9AM CT
• EVENT TIME: 9AM - 12PM CT (approximate)
• FOCUS AREAS: Join us on a guided 5.5-mile hike along the Laurel Woods Trail where we’ll pick up trash in Long Hollow (and along the way if we see any!) Most of the supplies will be dropped near the main cleanup site.
• TO SIGN UP: You must contact Beaman Park Nature Center via email (friendsofbeamanpark@gmail.com) or phone (615-862-8580) to join us!
Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and all tools will be provided along with some light refreshments!
Erwin TN Flood Relief Cleanup
• DATE: 11/2/24
• MEET LOCATION: National Guard Armory. Erwin, TN
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 4:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Doing various tasks throughout the community of Erwin to assist the cleanup efforts for the recent floods that hit the community and region.
* Snacks and portable drinking water will be available for all volunteers. Lunch will not be provided.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear long pants, sturdy footwear like hiking boots or Muck Boots. Volunteers must also wear a mask in certain work areas due to dust, mold and unpleasant odors. It’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that ALL VOLUNTEERS BE UP TO DATE ON THEIR TETANUS VACCINATION.
FREE Fall Group Campout, Fall Creek Falls SP, TN
• DATE: 10/11/24 thru 10/13/24
• LOCATION: Campout and meet location HERE.
• EVENT TIME: 5:PM CST
• SATURDAY MORNING CLEANUP: We will meet at the campsite at 9AM CST and carpool to various locations in there park for a group cleanup.
* This is a partnership event with: Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee State Parks, and more.
** We will be camping at the Eli Field Group Campsite #4. Bring personal camping equipment and camp chairs. Each person must provide their own food and beverages. This is a family and pet friendly event. There will be free s’mores and campfire.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Hot Springs, NC Flood Relief Cleanup
• DATE: 10/5/24
• MEET LOCATION: Hot Springs Elementary School : 63 N Serpentine Ave, Hot Springs, NC 28743
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 4:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Doing various tasks throughout the community of Hot Springs to assist the cleanup efforts for the recent floods that hit the community and region.
* Lunch and portable drinking water will be available for all volunteers.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear long pants, sturdy footwear like hiking boots or Muck Boots. Volunteers must also wear a mask in certain work areas due to dust, mold and unpleasant odors. It’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that ALL VOLUNTEERS BE UP TO DATE ON THEIR TETANUS VACCINATION.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Tennessee River Rescue, Spring City, TN !!CANCELED!!
This event has been postponed till conditions on the lake are safer for our volunteers. A later date will be announced soon.
Junipero Beach, CA Beach Cleanup
• DATE: 8/25/24
• MEET LOCATION: 2630 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
• MEET TIME: 8:AM PST
• EVENT TIME: 8:AM - 12:PM PST
• FOCUS AREAS: Litter removal and cleanup on Junipero Beach.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cleanup organized by California Team Leader Rigel Perez of @hike.explore.repeat . In partnership with Saltwater Deck, Northward, Ventura Pal, Moosehill.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Meet The Mountains Litter Cleanup, Elizabethton, TN
• DATE: 8/11/24
• MEET LOCATION: 635 Elk Ave. Elizabethton, TN
• MEET TIME: 9AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9AM - 12PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Litter removal and cleanup in the Elizabethton, TN area.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Meet The Mountains, Keep Carter County Beautiful, Hellbender Outfitters, Main Street Elizabethton.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Southport Beach, NC Cleanup
• DATE: 8/11/24
• MEET LOCATION: POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
• MEET TIME: 8:30AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 8:30AM - 12:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Removing litter and trash from Southport Beach, NC.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Clean up organized by RS Team Leader Georgette Boozer.
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Sevenmile Creek Cleanup - Nashville, TN
Register on Cumberland River Compact’s site here. (REQUIRED!)
• DATE: 8/3/24
• MEET LOCATION: Register here for exact location!
• TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM CDT
• FOCUS AREAS: Sevenmile Creek and surrounding area
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Cumberland River Compact
Additional info: Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Watts Bar Lake Cleanup - Spring City, TN
• DATE: 8/3/24
• MEET LOCATION: 261 Bennett Dr. Spring City, TN 37381
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Removing litter and trash from Watts Bar Lake and the Tennessee River.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Arrowhead Resort Tennessee Valley Authority
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Tri-State Outdoors Festival Cleanup - Cumberland Gap, TN
• DATE: 7/21/24
• MEET LOCATION: HERE in Cumberland Gap
• MEET TIME: 9:AM EST
• EVENT TIME: 9:AM - 12:PM EST
• FOCUS AREAS: Removing litter and trash from nearby public lands in Tennessee.
* This is a partnership Cleanup with: Tri-State Outdoors Festival and The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee
** Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, buckets will be provided. Please dress accordingly to the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
*** Weather cancellations will be announced on the Instagram and Facebook pages.
Tri-State Outdoors Festival - Cumberland Gap, TN
Join us in Cumberland Gap, TN for the Tri-State Outdoors Festival.
There will be vendors, activities for all ages, food, guest speaking and live music throughout the day. Go to Tri-State Outdoors Festival for more information.
If you would like to sign up to volunteer at our booth then shoot us an email and we will get you signed up. Lunch will be on us and afterwards hangout with us as we enjoy a cold drink of your choice and connecting with other like minded organizations and individuals.
