2026 Beach Clean Up at Assateague, Virginia

Virginia District Beach Clean Up

Assateague Island National Seashore

Special Event
  • Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Saturday, September 26th is National Public Lands Day and to celebrate we are having a Virginia District Beach Clean Cp. Join Assateague Island National Seashore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to help clean up the island.

This cleanup will take place from 9 am to 12 pm and entrance fees apply.

 

In the Virginia District:

· Check-in at the beach at lot #1, the Wildlife Loop or the Bateman Visitor Center. 

· No pets allowed in the Virginia District, not even in your car.

All volunteers are reminded to bring sunscreen, insect repellant and water. A limited number of gloves and trash bags will be provided.

If you have questions or intend to bring a large group to participate in the cleanup, please contact Heather McDaniel at heather_mcdaniel@nps.gov

Fees

Refuge entrance fees apply

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.908609, -75.356188

Schedule

Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Heather McDaniel

Contact Us

Event Type

  • Other
  • Volunteer Event
Tags: beach clean up, npld