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SOMA Neighborhood Earth Day Cleanup Party w/ Free Lunch (SF)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required. Free lunch provided to volunteers.

Yerba Buena Gardens (Neighborhood Cleanup) | SF, CA 94103

Event Details

Volunteer with SF Environment and Refuse Refuse for a neighborhood litter cleanup around Yerba Buena Gardens in SOMA. Supplies and a free lunch will be provided to participants. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm, with registration required. Stay after for the Green Business Expo and Earth Day Festival.

Original Event Description:
_Volunteer Opportunity

Interested in volunteering before the event? Join SF Environment and Refuse Refuse for a neighborhood cleanup around Yerba Buena Gardens from 10am – 12pm. Lunch will be provided. Register for free here!

clean up SOMA at the Green Business Expo and Earth Day Festival!
San Francisco Environment Department
Indoor / Outdoor
Active / Mellow
Mind / Body
Independent / Social
Description
Kick off climate action week volunteering with the SF Environment Department. Help clean and green the neighborhood surrounding the Yerba Buena Gardens.

Purpose
Partner with SF Environment, Refuse Refuse, Yerba Buena Gardens and the community for a friendly neighborhood litter cleanup in SOMA.

Role
Cleaning will occur around the neighborhood; supplies will be provided. Stay afterwards to enjoy the Green Business Expo and Earth Day Festival!

Vibe
Let’s beautify San Francisco together!

Location
SF, CA 94103 (sign up to see exact location)

Sat, Apr 18, 2026
10:00AM-12:00PM PDT_

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Registration required. Free lunch provided to volunteers.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Community, Earth Day, Free Food, In Person, Outdoors
Venue: Yerba Buena Gardens (Neighborhood Cleanup)
Address: SF, CA 94103

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