Join a cohort of dedicated conservationists, citizen scientists and volunteers as we work to protect water, wildlife and wild places. From litter sweeps to workshops on scientific and social topics, there are ways for everyone to get involved in your community and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Conestee Cleanup in Greenville
Saturday, February 7, 9–11 a.m. | 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC
Enjoy the stunning Conestee Nature Preserve and help keep it that way by removing litter and plastic pollution from the watershed! Meet staff and volunteers from Conestee Nature Preserve, Keep Greenville Beautiful and the South Carolina Aquarium before heading out on the trail. All supplies and instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection.
Register HERE.
Isle of Palms Monthly Beach Sweep
Monday, February 9, 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Join our monthly beach sweeps on Isle of Palms with the IOP Cleanup Crew. Sign in and pick up supplies at the public beach walkover where we will provide instructions for volunteers to participate in a litter sweep with data collection. No advance registration is required.
Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, February 21, 9–11 a.m. | 867 Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Join us and Conservancy of the Sea Islands (formerly known as Kiawah Conservancy) at Mingo Point for our next litter sweep in 2026! This is a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful community and help keep litter and plastic pollution from entering our waterways.
Sign up for sweep reminders HERE.
Cherry Point Boat Landing Sweep
Sunday, February 22, 2–3:30 p.m. | Cherry Point Road, Wadmalaw Island
Bring your family and friends to this beautifully located litter sweep in partnership with Keep Wadmalaw Beautiful. Bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather, including shoes that can get dirty. The Cherry Point Boat Landing is tucked away at the end of Boat Landing Alley (off Cherry Point Road) and is where we will gather before spreading out to remove litter from the marsh, road and parking areas. All supplies and instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection.
Learn more HERE.
Folly Beach Post-Festival Sweep
Monday, February 23, 10–11 a.m. | 1 Center Street, Folly Beach
Following the fun at the Sea and Sand Festival, we’ll clean up the beach and roadways to keep Folly Beach beautiful! Join us in front of Tides Hotel (streetside) to sign in and pick up supplies before spreading out to clean up festival debris from the roadways and beach. No advance registration required.
Conservation in Action
- Capers Island Cleanup Excursion
- Chicora Changers Beach Sweep at Isle of Palms
- Tidal Creek Excavation with SCDNR SCORE
- Folly Beach Litter Sweep Event
- King Tide Flooding Measurement at SeaRise Sign in Charleston
- Marsh Grass Planting in Maryville
- Shem Creek Litter Sweep with J. B. Edwards Elementary
- Saltmarsh Sweep with Charleston Waterkeeper
- MLK Day of Service Litter Sweep and Food Drive
- Liberty Square Litter Sweep
Your Data Matters!
Want to be a true citizen scientist? Litter data is critical in identifying the most problematic debris and can be a powerful tool in helping to develop solutions for reducing trash. We encourage litter sweep participants to log the items they pick up from land and water. Help be part of the solution by using the Litter Journal, a project in the South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app, when you sweep in your community.
The South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.