About This Event
Hosted by the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program in partnership with 1PointFive and the Corpus Christi Hooks, this cleanup is a great way to spend the morning on the water while helping keep the spoils and surrounding tidal flats clean and healthy for wildlife on Padre Island.
Bring your own kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP), reserve one of our free kayaks, or join us as a shoreline volunteer to help remove litter from the tidal flats. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or new to kayaking, there’s a way for everyone to get involved! The cleanup area is a no-wake zone, making it a great place for those who are newer to paddling. There will not be a designated beginner group or guide, so please paddle within your own comfort level and experience.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Check-In: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Event Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Age: All ages welcome — children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Sign-In & Launch Location:
See map below. Sign-in and launch area will take place at the sandy area at the base of the JFK Causeway (Padre Island). As you come off the causeway onto Padre Island, exit at the bottom of the causeway. Volunteers will be able to park in the flats area near the launch.
Shoreline Volunteers
Prefer to stay on land? You can still be part of the cleanup! Shoreline volunteers will help collect litter from the tidal flats and surrounding shoreline areas.
What We Will Provide
- Kayak, life jacket and paddle for volunteers who reserve a kayak during registration
- Trash bags
- Gloves
- Trash grabbers, while supplies last
- First aid supplies
What to Bring
Closed-toed shoes, sun protection, a hat, refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and clothing that can get wet or dirty.
Important Registration Note
If you register for the cleanup and later find out you can no longer attend, please email lauren@cbbep.org as soon as possible so we can offer your kayak spot to another volunteer.
Additional parking, launch, and event information will be sent to registered volunteers as the cleanup date approaches.
Questions? Contact Lauren Piorkowski at Lauren@cbbep.org
About This Event
Hosted by the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program in partnership with 1PointFive and the Corpus Christi Hooks, this cleanup is a great way to spend the morning on the water while helping keep the spoils and surrounding tidal flats clean and healthy for wildlife on Padre Island.
Bring your own kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP), reserve one of our free kayaks, or join us as a shoreline volunteer to help remove litter from the tidal flats. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or new to kayaking, there’s a way for everyone to get involved! The cleanup area is a no-wake zone, making it a great place for those who are newer to paddling. There will not be a designated beginner group or guide, so please paddle within your own comfort level and experience.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Check-In: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Event Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Age: All ages welcome — children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Sign-In & Launch Location:
See map below. Sign-in and launch area will take place at the sandy area at the base of the JFK Causeway (Padre Island). As you come off the causeway onto Padre Island, exit at the bottom of the causeway. Volunteers will be able to park in the flats area near the launch.
Shoreline Volunteers
Prefer to stay on land? You can still be part of the cleanup! Shoreline volunteers will help collect litter from the tidal flats and surrounding shoreline areas.
What We Will Provide
- Kayak, life jacket and paddle for volunteers who reserve a kayak during registration
- Trash bags
- Gloves
- Trash grabbers, while supplies last
- First aid supplies
What to Bring
Closed-toed shoes, sun protection, a hat, refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and clothing that can get wet or dirty.
Important Registration Note
If you register for the cleanup and later find out you can no longer attend, please email lauren@cbbep.org as soon as possible so we can offer your kayak spot to another volunteer.
Additional parking, launch, and event information will be sent to registered volunteers as the cleanup date approaches.
Questions? Contact Lauren Piorkowski at Lauren@cbbep.org