# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Volunteers are needed to help clean up the West Branch of the Housatonic River with Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) at one of their annual river cleanups on Saturday, July 25, from 9 AM to Noon. After the cleanup, volunteers will be provided with a free lunch from a local restaurant. Volunteers must RSVP in advance to reserve a free lunch. 

Participants should meet at Westside Riverway Park, 185 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, at 9 AM on July 25. Cleanup teams will disperse to nearby locations, gathering miscellaneous trash from the riverbanks and the riverbed. Canoes will be used to transport the trash. 

Volunteers should be prepared to get wet and dirty. Old clothes, a hat, sunscreen, old sneakers or waterproof boots/waders, a full water bottle, and sunglasses are recommended. A limited number of waders will be available for participants to borrow. 

***In the event of pouring rain or lightning, the cleanup will be postponed to Saturday, August 22. *** 

Cleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Over the years, BEAT and HVA have collected a startling array of debris — including mattresses, shopping carts, inflatable pools, bicycles, televisions, tires, construction materials, metal barrels, and all kinds of everyday trash. Once, they even found an empty ATM. Since beginning annual cleanups, their efforts have made a noticeable difference, with the piles of trash getting smaller. This wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers. 

★ REGISTRATION REQUESTED ★ 
Register here: tinyurl.com/Housatonic-River-Cleanups-2026

Registering helps us prepare and ensures we have enough materials and food for everyone, and allows you to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. 

West Branch River Cleanups are organized by BEAT and HVA and co-sponsored by the City of Pittsfield.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsfield/volunteer-west-branch-housatonic-river-cleanup/200030084905500
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, sports, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Westside Riverway
- **lat**: 42.455308209527
- **long**: -73.260350703931
- **full address**: Westside Riverway, 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201-4534, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup being held?
  - **A:** Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Westside Riverway, 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201-4534, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup?
  - **A:** Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup is organized by Berkshire Environmental Action Team.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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