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, March 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 trails. All supplies and instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection. No advance registration is required.
Isle of Palms Beach Sweeps
Monday, March 9 and 23, 5:30–7 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Join our twice-monthly beach sweeps on Isle of Palms with the IOP Cleanup Crew. Welcome sessions will be held for new volunteers from 5:30–6 p.m. at the front patio where detailed instructions will be given on the data collection processes before supply pick up. Returning volunteers can sign in and pick up supplies at the back patio. No advance registration is required.
Spring Forward Sweep with Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network
Thursday, March 12, 3:30–5 p.m. | Tranquil Drive, Charleston
Time for some spring cleaning — litter sweep style! Usher in the season with a litter sweep at Wappoo Cut Boat Landing with our friends from the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network. We’re teaming up to keep litter and plastic pollution out of this busy waterway and protect the locals who call it home. All supplies and instructions will be provided.
Register HERE.
Archers Lake and Harbison Community Litter Sweep
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.–noon | 167 Archers Lane, Irmo
Join the South Carolina Aquarium and South Carolina Wildlife Federation as we team up for a litter sweep in the Midlands! We’ll meet at this urban lake and park to clean up and track litter in this wildlife-rich area known to be the home to wintering waterfowl and migratory birds. All supplies and instructions will be provided.
Register HERE.
Ides of March Sweep at Folly Beach
Monday, March 15, 3–4 p.m. | 1 Center Street, Folly Beach
Let’s work together to keep Folly beautiful! Meet us in front of the Tides Hotel (streetside) to sign in and pick up litter sweep supplies before spreading out to clean up debris from the roadways and beach. No advance registration required.
Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, March 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.
Isle of Palms Beach Sweeps
Monday, April 6 and 20, 5:30–7 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Join our twice-monthly beach sweeps on Isle of Palms with the IOP Cleanup Crew. Welcome sessions will be held for new volunteers from 5:30–6 p.m. at the front patio where detailed instructions will be given on the data collection processes before supply pick up. Returning volunteers can sign in and pick up supplies at the back patio. No advance registration is required.
Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, April 18, 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.
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.