Durham Big Sweep 2025
Sep
27
to Nov 1

Durham Big Sweep 2025

Every October, groups from across Durham volunteer to pick up litter in their local neighborhoods, parks, and streams.

This is Durham's largest litter cleanup event of the year, coordinated by Keep Durham Beautiful, the City of Durham Public Works Department Stormwater Division, and the Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District, with help from many other partners.

Participating volunteers will receive trash bags, gloves, litter grabbers, and vests. The City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department and Durham County General Services assure that collected litter is properly recycled or sent to the landfill.

See our events page for the full roster of events.

For a quick list of cleanups you can join, visit the Durham Big Sweep webpage.

Or, check out this map for a visualization of all the cleanups happening during Big Sweep!

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St Johns Community Flower Garden Project with Love Your Block
Oct
21
8:00 AM08:00

St Johns Community Flower Garden Project with Love Your Block

  • 917 Onslow Street Durham, NC, 27705 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Love Your Block Durham on Tuesday, Oct 21 between the hours of 8am and 2pm to revitalize the community flower garden at St. John’s Baptist Church in Walltown!

Volunteers are needed to replace wooden flower bed structures, preparing the space for new plants and community use.

This hands-on project suits those who enjoy teamwork, outdoor work, and giving back. Help make Walltown bloom!

register here!
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Invasive Plant Removal at Campus Hills Park
Oct
24
3:00 PM15:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Campus Hills Park

Join us on Friday, October 24 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, October 26 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Campus Hills Park (2000 South Alston Ave).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Invasive Plant Removal at Campus Hills Park
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Campus Hills Park

Join us on Friday, October 24 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, October 26 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Campus Hills Park (2000 South Alston Ave).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Carrol St Park Cleanup with Durham Community Land Trustees
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

Carrol St Park Cleanup with Durham Community Land Trustees

Join staff and volunteers from the Durham Community Land Trustees for a cleanup in Carroll Street Park! This cleanup is a part of an ongoing community project.

Volunteers will meet at 815 Carroll Street and continue to the cleanup from there. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age for this event.

Please contact Timbuktu-Ali Kaazimat at timbuktu@dclt.org with any questions.

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Creek Cleanup with Durham Community Land Trustees
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

Creek Cleanup with Durham Community Land Trustees

  • 800 Simmons Street Durham, NC, 27701 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join staff and volunteers from the Durham Community Land Trustees for a creek cleanup in Historic Hayti! This cleanup is a part of an ongoing community creek restoration project in Hayti.

Volunteers will meet at 800 Simmons Street and continue to the creek from there. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Please contact Timbuktu-Ali Kaazimat at timbuktu@dclt.org with any questions.

Register to attend below!

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Trash Trap Cleanout with Haw River Assembly
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Trash Trap Cleanout with Haw River Assembly

Trash Traps are purpose-built stormwater litter traps that sit in urban creeks and streams keeping man-made trash from entering main waterways. These devices are built to withstand the rigors of flashy rain events, yet passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nations waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. Learn more about the Trash Trap program.

Haw River Assembly has installed 2 Trash Traps in Durham at Northeast Creek and Third Fork Creek, and they need your help to empty them! Get information about all future events by joining their email listserve.

The next Trash Trap cleanouts will be Saturday, Oct 25 from 10AM-12PM. Click below to sign up!

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Lakeview Park & Dearborn Drive Cleanup
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Lakeview Park & Dearborn Drive Cleanup

Join the Bragtown Community Association to participate in a litter cleanup at Lakeview Park and along Dearborn Drive. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The park cleanup portion is suitable for all ages, but volunteers working along Dearborn Dr should be 16+.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at Lakeview Park (3500 Dearborn Dr) at 11AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please contact Constance Wright at mggerald58@gmail.com with any questions.

Register to attend below!

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Beaver Marsh Preserve Cleanup
Oct
26
9:00 AM09:00

Beaver Marsh Preserve Cleanup

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup in the Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve and nearby parking lot. This event is suitable for all ages - volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot next to 2000 Avondale Dr at 9AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please contact Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com with any questions.

Register to attend below!

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Tree Care Neighborhood Walk
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00

Tree Care Neighborhood Walk

Join the Tree Keepers for a walk around one of Durham’s neighborhoods to inspect and care for the street trees! This will involve guided pruning, staking, and mulching with the Tree Keepers as well as Keep Durham Beautiful and City’s Urban Forestry staff.

Tree Keepers are volunteers who have accumulated the knowledge and skills to assist and serve a leadership role in volunteer tree planting events. Tree Keepers oversee small groups of volunteers, provide quality control, and teach others how to plant trees. More information on the Tree Keepers Program can be found on our website at https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Staff will identify an area with trees that could use some TLC and send out a meeting point before the event. Tools will be provided.

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Bacon Road Cleanup with Rougemont Ruritan Club
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00

Bacon Road Cleanup with Rougemont Ruritan Club

Join the Rougemont Ruritan Club in northern Durham County for a roadside litter cleanup along Bacon Road all the way to the Orange County line on Saturday, November 1 starting at 8AM from the Ruritan Club headquarters at 212 Bacon Rd.

Volunteers are invited to join the Ruritan Club in cleaning up Bacon Rd, or to coordinate their own cleanup in the area.

Reach out to Zachary Elmore at zachary.elmore@gmail.com or 270-823-7527 to RSVP for the Ruritan cleanup, or to coordinate supply pickup for a cleanup of your own!

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The Big Dig at Panther Creek Forest Farm
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

The Big Dig at Panther Creek Forest Farm

Panther Creek Forest Farm, in partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful and Leaf & Limb’s Project Pando, is a community-driven tree nursery that sustainably grows trees and gives them to the community for free through tree plantings, give away events, plant swaps and other community events. However, to grow these trees, we need your help! 

Come out to the farm and help us prepare the next crop of tree seedlings! 

Big Dig Tasks:

  • Potting up 1 yr. old seedlings from planting boxes

  • Building new air pruning boxes

  • Moving spent pots, soil and failed plants to our composting area to make room for all the newly potted material

  • Mixing planting material from compost and wood chips 

When: Saturday, November 1st, 10AM-2PM (rain or shine, come and go as suits you!)

Where: Panther Creek Forest Farm, 4305 Redwood Road

We’ll provide:  tools, snacks, water, gloves

Not invited:   pets (we love them, but others may not)

Please wear closed-toed shoes or boots, and long pants. Bring a reusable water bottle, a hat, and something to tie up long hair if needed. You may also want to bring a small backpack for personal items.  

Other activities available while you are here:

  • Kid-friendly goats

  • Walkable access to three sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail

  • Hickory Hill boat ramp is .25 mi away and a great put in for kayaking

  • Tons of open space to explore

Let us know you’re coming below!

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Invasive Plant Removal at Cornwallis Rd Park
Nov
21
3:00 PM15:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Cornwallis Rd Park

Join us on Friday, November 21 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, November 22 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Cornwallis Rd Park (2830 Wade Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Invasive Plant Removal at Cornwallis Rd Park
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Cornwallis Rd Park

Join us on Friday, November 21 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, November 22 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Cornwallis Rd Park (2830 Wade Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Goose Creek Cleanup at Holloway Street
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Goose Creek Cleanup at Holloway Street

Join neighbors from the Albright Community to clean up a heavily littered area surrounding Goose Creek and Long Meadow Park between Holloway and Liberty streets.

This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 13. Expect to work on uneven terrain and in brush/wooded area. Parking is available in the Long Meadow Park lot (917 Liberty St).

register to attend below!

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Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Cleanup
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Cleanup

  • Public Works Public Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd between Cook and Archdale, hosted by a KDB Litter Leader.

Volunteers will meet at the public parking lot at the Public Works Dept on MLK (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please contact Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com with any questions.

REGISTER TO ATTEND BELOW!

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Cleanup with Eno River Association
Oct
16
10:00 AM10:00

Cleanup with Eno River Association

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup at the Food Lion at the intersection of Latta Road and Roxboro Street, hosted by the Eno River Association.

Volunteers will meet at 5279 North Roxboro St. at 10AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is suitable for volunteers over the age of 10. Volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact Reema Garabadu at reema@enoriver.org with any questions.

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Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park
Oct
14
4:00 PM16:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park

Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 4-6PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr). This is a rescheduled date from September.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Azalea Planting at McMannen Cemetery
Oct
14
1:00 PM13:00

Azalea Planting at McMannen Cemetery

  • McMannen United Methodist Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join members of McMannen United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov 15 from 8:30AM-12PM to plant 50 azaleas around the McMannen Cemetery (4102 Neal Road) to add beauty and stormwater protection to this 150-year-old historic site! The azaleas were generously provided through a grant from WRAL and Keep North Carolina Beautiful. Volunteers from the Durham Master Gardeners will also assist. 

All tools will be provided, as well as Gatorade, water, and snacks. This is a great volunteer opportunity for the whole family!

Reach out to Greg Pagett at gmpagett@gmail.com or 919-971-1570 (mobile) to RSVP. 

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Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park
Oct
13
9:30 AM09:30

Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park

Join us on Monday, October 13 from 9:30-11:30AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr). This is a rescheduled date from September.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

We will be working in the woods, so please dress appropriately for the weather and the conditions. There are prickly roses and poison ivy on site. Bug spray ahead of arriving would not go amiss.

We will be meeting in the main car park. If it is full, please park along the road side adjacent to the car park.

register to attend below!

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MST & Falls Lake Shoreline Cleanup
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

MST & Falls Lake Shoreline Cleanup

Join the Friends of Ellerbe Creek to remove decades of deposited litter from the shore of Falls Lake near the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Volunteers will meet at the MST End of East Geer St. Trailhead, located near 4340 E Geer St.

Volunteers should be prepared to walk a minimum of two miles out to the trail and back. This event is not recommended for volunteers under 13 years of age. Volunteers between the ages of 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Send an email to Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com with any questions.

register to attend below!

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Southside Community Cleanup with the Durham Democrats
Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

Southside Community Cleanup with the Durham Democrats

Join Southside/St Theresa community members to participate in a litter cleanup in the Southside Neighborhood, hosted by the Durham Democrats and the Southside Neighborhood Assocation.

Volunteers will meet at 201 W. Enterprise St. at 2PM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and dress for the weather. Supervised children of all ages are welcome.

Register to attend below!

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American Tobacco Trail Cleanup at Elmira
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00

American Tobacco Trail Cleanup at Elmira

  • Tobacco Trailhead - Elmira Entrance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join community members to clean up along the American Tobacco Trail starting from the Elmira Trailhead Entrance. This cleanup is suitable for volunteers of all ages.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Be prepared to walk at least a mile on sidewalks and trails.

Send an email to Ian Peterson at ijpeterson@outlook.com with any questions.

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South Ellerbe Trail Cleanup
Oct
5
12:00 PM12:00

South Ellerbe Trail Cleanup

  • 804 West Trinity Avenue Durham, NC, 27701 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join community members to clean up along the South Ellerbe Creek Trail and Trinity Ave, meeting at 804 W Trinity Ave. This cleanup is suitable for volunteers of all ages.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Be prepared to walk at least a mile on sidewalks and trails.

Send an email to Ellora Haukenfrers at ellora.haukenfrers@gmail.com with any questions.

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Forest Hills Park Cleanup
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Forest Hills Park Cleanup

Join the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association to clean up Third Fork Creek, an important Durham waterway flowing through Forest Hills Park and all the way to Jordan Lake.

Volunteers will meet at E Forest Hills Blvd near the circle at Forestwood and Briarcliff for supplies and instructions.

All necessary tools will be provided. Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and dress for the weather. Supervised children of all ages are welcome.

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Big Sweep at Ellerbe Trestle
Oct
5
8:30 AM08:30

Big Sweep at Ellerbe Trestle

Sign up for a pedestrian and boat-based clean up of Ellerbe Creek from Red Mill Road down to Falls Lake as part of the Durham Big Sweep. This is a great opportunity for a fun paddle trip while also helping to clean up the Creek/Lake!

There are a limited amount of free boats being provided by Frog Hollow Outdoors that are available by reservation only. All other boaters should be prepared to bring their own boats, including a PFD.

All litter cleanup supplies will be provided. Boaters will meet at 8:30am on Red Mill Road and pedestrians at 9am at the junction of Redwood and Tom Clark.

Email Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com for additional details or questions.

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Greatest American Cleanup with Keep NC Beautiful
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00

Greatest American Cleanup with Keep NC Beautiful

KDB is participating in the national Greatest American Cleanup campaign along with hundreds of other NC-based Keep America Beautiful affiliates this Fall. Join us for a day of massive impact during the largest cleanup in US history!

Join us on Saturday, Oct 4 from 10AM to 12PM to clean up E Geer St from Cheek Rd to Tobacco Rd, and Cheek Rd from E Geer to Center St. If enough volunteers sign up, we will expand the project area to accomodate.

Volunteers will be split up into at least 3 starting locations for this event, which will be assigned prior to the event.

All supplies will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 10. Please wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and long sleeves are strongly recommended. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a small backpack for carrying personal items.

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Alston Ave Cleanup with DAMA
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00

Alston Ave Cleanup with DAMA

  • Campus Hills Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Durham Area Masters Aquatics (DAMA) for a cleanup along Alston Ave, starting from the Campus Hills Recreation Center at 2000 S Alston Ave. The roadside has wide shoulders and sidewalks, making this event suitable for volunteers aged 12 and up.

Please contact kathryn.pietrosimone@gmail.com with any questions.

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Durham Pride Parade 2025
Sep
27
12:00 PM12:00

Durham Pride Parade 2025

Keep Durham Beautiful will be participating in the The Durham Pride parade for the second time. We love the diversity of Durham and are celebrating by walking together in the parade. We're looking forward to you joining us! This year's parade is Saturday, September 27th at 12PM.

Volunteers will walk with a decorated City truck driven by KDB staff and pick up litter from along the parade route. This is a great opportunity for scouts or other groups who want to do service to Durham in a fun and festive way!

**PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN**

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Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park
Sep
26
3:00 PM15:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Sandy Creek Park

Join us on Friday, September 26 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, September 27 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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2025 Fall Litter Leaders Training
Sep
23
5:30 PM17:30

2025 Fall Litter Leaders Training

Looking for a way to give back to the Durham community? Become a Litter Leader!

Join us for an in-person Litter Leader Training on Tuesday, September 23 from 5:30PM-6:30PM at our offices at 2011 Fay Street. Parents with children are welcome to attend, and we will serve light refreshments.

We train litter leaders as part of our mission to build and maintain clean, green, and beautiful spaces. Litter Leaders are volunteers that are committed to litter prevention in Durham. Litter Leaders will be trained on litter cleanup safety, cleanup operating procedures, and the basics of volunteer leadership.

Once you have received training, we will provide the resources necessary to be a litter prevention advocate and lead KDB cleanup events. More information on the Litter Leaders Program can be found on our website at keepdurhambeautiful.org/litter-leaders.

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Bike Lane & Bus Stop Clean Up with Bike Durham Part 2
Sep
20
8:00 AM08:00

Bike Lane & Bus Stop Clean Up with Bike Durham Part 2

Join KDB and Bike Durham on Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a hands-on effort to improve conditions for transit riders and cyclists in East Durham.

We’ll kick things off by cleaning up the bus stop at The Village (the intersection of Liberty St and Miami Blvd). Afterward, we’ll team up with Oaks and Spokes to operate their bike lane sweeper, clearing debris from the Miami Blvd bike lane to make it safer and more accessible.

Bring water, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and get ready to make a real difference for your neighbors who walk, bike, and ride the bus.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or new to Bike Durham, this is a great way to meet others and help us build a better, safer Durham for everyone.

Meeting Point: The Village bus stop at Liberty & Miami Blvd
Time: Saturday, September 20 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and good energy! All supplies provided.

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Tree Pruning Workshop
Sep
19
1:00 PM13:00

Tree Pruning Workshop

Join us for a pruning workshop at Forest Hills Park! We'll review how trees grow to understand proper pruning techniques, how to decide which branches to cut and why, and what kinds of tools are needed for the job. Then we'll have a guided pruning session to practice what we've learned! We'll focus on the trees in Forest Hills that have been planted in the last 10-15 years and could use a check-in.

This training is meant for anyone interested in learning how to care for trees; being a Tree Keeper or having prior training is not required.

Tree Keepers are volunteers who have accumulated the knowledge and skills to assist and serve a leadership role in volunteer tree planting events. Tree Keepers oversee small groups of volunteers, provide quality control, and teach others how to plant trees. More information on the Tree Keepers Program can be found on our website at https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Space is limited, so please register in advance. Some tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own hand pruners, loppers, and hand saws if they have them in good condition.

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2025 Durham Tree Keeper Training
Sep
16
to Oct 14

2025 Durham Tree Keeper Training

  • Durham Cooperative Extension (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Durham County Cooperative Extension, Keep Durham Beautiful and the City of Durham for our Tree Keeper Training Series! This three-part series will cover the basics of winter tree planting and care, and prepare you to lead small groups in tree plantings as a Durham Tree Keeper.

Class will be taught by Extension Horticulture Agent, Ashley Troth. For more information about the Durham Tree Keeper program, please visit https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Dates: 9/16, 9/30, 10/14

Times: 3pm - 5pm

Location: Durham County Cooperative Extension - 721 Foster Street

Price: $30 for all three sessions

Needs-Based Scholarships: If you are interested in the program, but are financially unable to pay the class fee, please contact Ashley Troth (ashley_troth@ncsu.edu).

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Session 1: The Dig Deep Details of Tree Planting | September 16, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm

Session 2: Structural Pruning for Success | September 30, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm

Session 3: Tree Planting Masters Session | October 14, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm

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Mineral Springs Road Cleanup
Sep
13
12:30 PM12:30

Mineral Springs Road Cleanup

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Mineral Springs Rd on Saturday, Sept 13 from 12:30-2PM.

Volunteers will meet at entrance of the Stonehill Estates neighborhood (100 Sapphire Dr) off of North Mineral Springs Rd. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

This event is not suitable for volunteers under the age of 15.

Please contact Brittany Fechter at brittanyfechter@gmail.com with any questions.

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9/11 Day of Service East Durham Cleanup
Sep
11
5:00 PM17:00

9/11 Day of Service East Durham Cleanup

Join Keep Durham Beautiful for a cleanup in East Durham! We will start at Proximity Brewing and work our way out into the community along Driver St, Peabody, Salem, and Angier Ave.

This event is open to individuals ages 8 and up. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Let us know you’re coming below!

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9/11 Day of Service Cleanup at S Hoover Rd & Hoover Rd Apartments
Sep
11
7:00 AM07:00

9/11 Day of Service Cleanup at S Hoover Rd & Hoover Rd Apartments

Join Keep Durham Beautiful to clean up along South Hoover Rd, a notorious dump site, and inside the Hoover Rd Apartment Complex. We are partnering with NCCU International Affairs & Community Engagement for this event.

This event is open to individuals ages 10 and up. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided.

We will meet at the corner of Boone St and S Hoover Rd, in front of the Hoover Rd Apartments.

Let us know you’re coming below!

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Invasive Plant Removal at Sherwood Park
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Sherwood Park

Join us on Friday, August 22 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, August 23 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sherwood Park (1720 Cheek Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

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Invasive Plant Removal at Sherwood Park
Aug
22
3:00 PM15:00

Invasive Plant Removal at Sherwood Park

Join us on Friday, August 22 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, August 23 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sherwood Park (1720 Cheek Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

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Bike Lane & Bus Stop Clean Up with Bike Durham
Aug
16
8:00 AM08:00

Bike Lane & Bus Stop Clean Up with Bike Durham

Join KDB and Bike Durham on Saturday, August 16 from 8-10AM as we roll up our sleeves for a hands-on effort to improve conditions for transit riders and cyclists in East Durham.

We’ll kick things off by cleaning up the bus stop at The Village (the intersection of Liberty St and Miami Blvd). Afterward, we’ll team up with Oaks and Spokes to operate their bike lane sweeper, clearing debris from the Miami Blvd bike lane to make it safer and more accessible.

Bring water, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and get ready to make a real difference for your neighbors who walk, bike, and ride the bus.

Meeting Point: The Village bus stop at Liberty & Miami Blvd

Time: Saturday, August 16 | 8 – 10AM

What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and good energy! All supplies provided.

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Sustainable Spirits with the NC Composting Council
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00

Sustainable Spirits with the NC Composting Council

We’re excited to once again be a nonprofit sponsor for Sustainable Spirits! Join the North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC) for their next Sustainable Spirits event at Ponysaurus on August 11 from 6-8PM.

Sustainable Spirits are professional-networking socials rotating around the state for people who share NCCC’s environmental commitment to composting and waste reduction. Appetizers will be provided thanks to event sponsor Smith + Gardner! The event is free to attend, but registration is encouraged.

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The Durham County Library Garden Club Presentation: Leave Your Leaves!
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

The Durham County Library Garden Club Presentation: Leave Your Leaves!

Join the Durham County Library Garden Club and New Hope Bird Alliance on Saturday, August 2 from 10-11AM at Durham Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) for a presentation by Barbara Driscoll on the importance of leaving your leaves!

Learn how leaving your leaves in the fall to naturally decompose back into your garden benefits the birds and insects, and helps with climate change and flooding as well as saving time and money! Fall leaves are a great natural fertilizer and helps with carbon sequestration too.

Registration is required. Learn more and register below.

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Invasive Plant Removal & Litter Cleanup at Burton Park
Jul
26
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Plant Removal & Litter Cleanup at Burton Park

Join us on Friday, July 25 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, July 26 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants and litter from Burton Park (1501 Sima Ave).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please note in the comments if you would to participate in the litter cleanup portion of the event.

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