On Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon,  Milwaukee Riverkeeper will host its 30th Annual Spring Cleanup, a community-wide event dedicated to cleaning up and restoring our rivers at 90+ locations throughout the Milwaukee River Basin, spanning Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. Volunteers will receive free T-shirts, gloves and trash bags to assist in the cleanup efforts.

Afterward, cleanup volunteers and the community are invited to Rock the Green’s free 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration, presented by Milwaukee Riverkeeper & the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Sustainability Office, held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Harley Davidson Museum campus.

A Zero-Waste Celebration

The free, zero-waste celebration will feature a concert on Rock the Green’s famous pedal-powered stage by The Zach Pietrini Band powered by Velo Femmes & local cycling clubs, a raw food demo by Chef Caroline Carter of PBS’s "Cooking Raw” and a sound bath meditation by 1st Lady Ceiba. Attendees can also enjoy Goat Yoga hosted by MKE Yoga Social & Platinum Sky Farm (pre-registration required).

Eco-Champs Alley will feature 30+ environmental organizations committed to conservation, education and sustainability, including Bublr Bikes, Hunger Task Force, City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, All Energy Solar and more. Enjoy sustainable food & beverages from MOTOR Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum. This year, Rock the Green will honor Chef Caroline Carter, a champion of sustainability, wellness and plant-based nutrition, with the 5th Dan Aukofer Earth Day Rockstar Award.

About Rock the Green and Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Rock the Green (RTG) educates, engages and empowers the community to take eco-actionable steps toward living, working and playing in a zero-impact world. RTG helps communities and events maximize recycling, minimize waste and reduce consumption, inspiring others to replicate their sustainable festival model.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a science-based advocacy organization committed to protecting and improving water quality, wildlife habitat and responsible management of the Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee River watersheds.

Get Involved!

To register for the Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup: visit 
MilwaukeeRiverkeeper.org/spring-cleanup-registration.

Rock the Green location: 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. For more information, visit RockTheGreen.com.