16th Annual Sweep the Hooch CleanUp - Walkers, Waders & Paddlers - Sat, Mar 21 2026

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



16th Annual Sweep the Hooch CleanUp - Walkers, Waders & Paddlers


The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Chattahoochee River Site & Assignment of your choice
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 21 2026  9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 21 2026 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Feb 14 2026 5:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Mar 16 2026 5:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
SusanF
Ann
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please read all instructions (2 registrations are required).

1. This is a Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) event - you MUST register on their site FIRST to guarantee a spot at one of their locations:

https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/

Registration opens FEB 14 - SITES FILL UP QUICKLY. 

Select your volunteer assignment (Walker, Wader, Paddler) & choose from 60+ sites.  

Note: CRNRA sites are listed under Metro Atlanta.

Register early!  Sites have limited openings and will close once site capacity is reached.

2. When you register on the AOC website, please enter the site/task you signed up in Registration Notes.  I.E. Vickery Creek - Walker

CRK will provide all cleanup supplies including gloves and hand sanitizer, but feel free to bring your own. 

Team Lead support will be provided.  Not all locations have restroom facilities.

SusanF will be a lead at Allenbrook, and Ann at Vickery Creek.


Required Items to Bring:

 

WEAR LONG PANTS, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT & CLOSED-TOED SHOES

WATER

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

GRABBER, if you have one

WORK GLOVES if you prefer your own


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.