# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Help restore the San Lorenzo River, remove invasive plants, and earn Downtown Dollars & gift cards to spend at Santa Cruz businesses.About this EventJoin us for the 14th Bridging the Gap River Beautification, a community cleanup and habitat restoration effort along the San Lorenzo River, taking place during Earth Month.For the past seven years, Bridging the Gap has brought together volunteers, local organizations, and community members to care for the river that flows through the heart of Santa Cruz. Together, volunteers have removed over 8,000 pounds of trash, restored native habitat, and helped create a cleaner, healthier river corridor for wildlife and our community.What makes this cleanup specialThis event also marks the launch of the Santa Cruz Green Exchange, a new community initiative that connects environmental stewardship with support for local businesses.Through the Green Exchange, volunteers helping restore the San Lorenzo River may receive Downtown Dollars or local business gift cards (up to $20) that can be used at participating downtown Santa Cruz businesses.The idea is simple: Care for the river → support local businesses → strengthen the community.What volunteers will doDuring this event, volunteers will help with:• Trash and recycling cleanup along the San Lorenzo River corridor • Habitat restoration by removing invasive plants and supporting native ecosystems • Strengthening the health of the river ecosystem and surrounding wildlife habitatNo experience is necessary. Families, friends, coworkers, and community groups are all welcome.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, April 11 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Meet-up Location: Yōso Wellness Spa 740 Front St., Suite 110 Santa Cruz, CAWe will gather at Yōso Wellness Spa at 9:30 AM, then head out to assigned river zones to begin cleanup efforts at 10:00 AM.At the end of the event, volunteers will wrap up in their river zones for a trash weigh-in, followed by receiving Downtown Dollars or gift cards as a thank-you for helping care for our river.What to bringComfortable clothesClosed-toe shoesHatSunblockLimited supplies will be provided. Please bring gloves for the clean up or trash pickers if you have your own. This event is co-led by Jennalee Dahlen – Yōso Wellness Spa - BTG Co-FounderMelissa Begin – Visit Santa Cruz County - BTG Co-FounderTaylor Lahey – Children's Author & Community OrganizerIn partnership with:Coastal Watershed Council Save Our ShoresWhy it matters• Helps restore healthy habitat by removing invasive plants • Prevents trash from traveling downstream into the ocean • Strengthens community connection to the San Lorenzo River • Supports both environmental stewardship and local businessesEvery volunteer makes a difference.We hope you’ll join us in showing the San Lorenzo River some love this Earth Month. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f3ea20f0-21c4-11f1-a01a-adaecb19c40b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc76c1fe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f420c150-21c4-11f1-8b35-f723b5d21335-rimg-w537-h740-dc2a3245-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bridging-the-gap-river-cleanup-and-habitat-restoration/100001985214726688 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Cruz - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Yōso Wellness Spa - **lat**: 36.9756461 - **long**: -122.0248303 - **full address**: Yōso Wellness Spa, 740 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/124b944ca771c8c1751004e2f6d15430b6df03a791e6ebebe6727288dc84d00f-rimg-w1200-h901-dc171716-gmir.jpg?v=1773726523 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration being held? - **A:** Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Yōso Wellness Spa, 740 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration? - **A:** Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration is organized by Yoso Wellness Spa. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/124b944ca771c8c1751004e2f6d15430b6df03a791e6ebebe6727288dc84d00f-rimg-w1200-h901-dc171716-gmir.jpg?v=1773726523", "startDate": "2026-04-11T09:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-11T12:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bridging-the-gap-river-cleanup-and-habitat-restoration/100001985214726688", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Yōso Wellness Spa", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "740 Front Street", "postalCode": "95060", "addressLocality": "Santa Cruz", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.9756461", "longitude": "-122.0248303" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Help restore the San Lorenzo River, remove invasive plants, and earn Downtown Dollars & gift cards to spend at Santa Cruz businesses.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-17", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-11T12:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-17", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bridging-the-gap-river-cleanup-and-habitat-restoration/100001985214726688" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-17", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bridging-the-gap-river-cleanup-and-habitat-restoration/100001985214726688", "price": 0, "name": "Register for our head count" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Yoso Wellness Spa", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/yoso-wellness-spa/22630171", "description": "Yoso Wellness Spa is a holistic treatment focused spa for facials, acupuncture, massage, cosmetic acupuncture, lashes, eco-friendly nails, skincare, herbs and wellness workshops.We believe in true care from skin to soul and your optimal wellness." } ] } ] ```