Upcoming Events
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March 14 2026 | 9am-noon
Mission Plaza
989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
March 14th SLO Creek Restoration!
The SLO Creek Restoration Project at Mission Plaza is a three-year community-driven effort led by ECOSLO in partnership with Creek Lands and the City of San Luis Obispo.
This collaborative restoration initiative focuses on revitalizing a key stretch of San Luis Obispo Creek that flows through Mission Plaza—one of the city’s most visible and cherished public spaces.
Throughout the project, volunteers will help remove invasive plant species that threaten native habitat, implement erosion control measures to stabilize creek banks, and plant a diverse mix of riparian native plants and trees. These efforts will improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, strengthen bank stability, and restore the ecological health of the creek corridor.
ECOSLO will coordinate quarterly volunteer workdays over the next three years, creating consistent opportunities for community members to participate in hands-on environmental stewardship. By combining ecological expertise with community engagement, this project aims to create a cleaner, more resilient creek ecosystem that will provide lasting environmental and educational benefits for years to come.
April 11 2026 | 9-11am
Pirates Cove
End of Cave Landing Road, Avila Beach
April 11th Earth Month Cleanup!
Please note - this cleanup is 18+ due to safety concerns and what we may find!
We encourage you to wear closed-toed shoes and layers! We will have a water jug, cups, and snacks for you all, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to make sure you have enough. We support you taking breaks during the cleanup, please take care of you!
You are welcome to supply your own tools, but ECOSLO has plenty of gloves, buckets, trash grabbers to go around! If you decide to bring your own tools, please make sure they are clearly marked with your name so nobody accidentally grabs them.
April 18 2026 | 11am-5pm
Santa Rosa Park
1050 Oak St, San Luis Obispo
SLO EarthFest!
SLO EarthFest inspires and empowers our community to take bold climate action through education, connection, and celebration. By bringing together local leaders, sustainable innovators, and passionate individuals, we create a fun and engaging space to explore solutions, support climate-friendly initiatives, and build a more resilient future—right here in San Luis Obispo.
Join us for live music, a beer garden, wellness zone, and more!
April 25 2026 | 9am-noon
Oceano Memorial Park
1330 Dewey Dr, Oceano
April 25th Oceano Memorial Park Tree Planting!
We need your help to make our community greener! Join us for an exciting tree planting event as part of ECOSLO’s Urban Tree Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the environment and be part of a team working to beautify our community.
What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a smile!
What We Provide: Tools, gloves, trees, snacks, and refreshments.
No experience necessary—just a love for trees and a willingness to get your hands dirty! We will guide you through every step of the planting process.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a more sustainable, tree-filled community!
May 9 2026 | 9-noon
ECOSLO Office
1012 Pacific St, Ste B-1, San Luis Obispo
May 9th Neighborhood Tree Planting!
We need your help to make our community greener! Join us for an exciting tree planting event as part of ECOSLO’s Urban Tree Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the environment and be part of a team working to beautify our community.
What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a smile!
What We Provide: Tools, gloves, trees, snacks, and refreshments.
No experience necessary—just a love for trees and a willingness to get your hands dirty! We will guide you through every step of the planting process.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a more sustainable, tree-filled community!
May 26 2026 | 9-11am
Pirates Cove
End of Cave Landing Road, Avila Beach
May 26th Post Memorial Day Cleanup!
Please note - this cleanup is 18+ due to safety concerns and what we may find!
We encourage you to wear closed-toed shoes and layers! We will have a water jug, cups, and snacks for you all, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to make sure you have enough. We support you taking breaks during the cleanup, please take care of you!
You are welcome to supply your own tools, but ECOSLO has plenty of gloves, buckets, trash grabbers to go around! If you decide to bring your own tools, please make sure they are clearly marked with your name so nobody accidentally grabs them.
June 20th 2026 | 9-11am
Cayucos Pier
Pacific Ave, Cayucos
June 20th Cayucos Cleanup
We encourage you to wear closed-toed shoes and layers! We will have a water jug, cups, and snacks for you all, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to make sure you have enough. We support you taking breaks during the cleanup, please take care of you!
You are welcome to supply your own tools, but ECOSLO has plenty of gloves, buckets, trash grabbers to go around! If you decide to bring your own tools, please make sure they are clearly marked with your name so nobody accidentally grabs them.
July 5 2026 | 9-11am
Pirates Cove AND Cayucos Pier
July 5th Post 4th of July Cleanups!
Please note - the Pirates Cove cleanup is 18+ due to safety concerns and what we find!
We encourage you to wear closed-toed shoes and layers! We will have a water jug, cups, and snacks for you all, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to make sure you have enough. We support you taking breaks during the cleanup, please take care of you!
You are welcome to supply your own tools, but ECOSLO has plenty of gloves, buckets, trash grabbers to go around! If you decide to bring your own tools, please make sure they are clearly marked with your name so nobody accidentally grabs them.
Register at either Pirates Cove or Cayucos Pier!
August 8th 2026 | 9-11am
Cayucos Pier
Pacific Ave, Cayucos
August 8th Cayucos Cleanup
We encourage you to wear closed-toed shoes and layers! We will have a water jug, cups, and snacks for you all, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to make sure you have enough. We support you taking breaks during the cleanup, please take care of you!
You are welcome to supply your own tools, but ECOSLO has plenty of gloves, buckets, trash grabbers to go around! If you decide to bring your own tools, please make sure they are clearly marked with your name so nobody accidentally grabs them.
Creeks to Coast Post Cleanup Event at TDNE Brewery
Join ECOSLO at There Does Not Exist Brewery to celebrate the success of Creeks to Coast Cleanup!
Creeks to Coast Cleanup
ECOSLO’s annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup is SLO County’s largest volunteer event as part of Coastal Cleanup Day!
Pirates Cove Cleanup
Join ECOSLO and County Parks for a cleanup at Pirate's Cove after the holiday weekend.
Cayucos Beach Cleanup
Join ECOSLO and County Parks for a cleanup at Cayucos Beach Pier after the holiday weekend.
Curb to Compost: Anaerobic Digester Virtual Program
Join us and IWMA and learn what happens after your green bin leaves your curb!
Help ECOSLO Plant Trees
We are looking for some strong volunteers to help us plant 20 trees in the City of SLO. This planting will be on Saturday, May 7th at 9am. To sign up and for more information, please click our link here. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Allie at Allie@ecoslo.org.
Earth Day Alliance Event at Laguna Lake
Want to support ECOSLO during Earth month? We are looking for volunteers to help out at our booth (specifically from 12pm-2pm) at the Earth Day Alliance event! Please reach out to Allie at Allie@ecoslo.org if you are interested and would like to learn more.
ECOSLO & County Parks Earth Day Cleanup at Pirates Cove
Join us and San Luis Obispo County Parks for an Earth Day Cleanup at Pirates Cove. In order to join the event, you will need to sign up here prior. For any questions feel free tor each out to Allie at allie@ecoslo.org.
Earth Day Event at the County of SLO Public Library
Join ECOSLO at the Earth Day event at SLO Library on Thursday, April 21st from 11am-1pm. ECOSLO will have a table there along with some other groups to celebrate Earth Day!
Volunteer Appreciation Day at ECOSLO
ECOSLO is holding a volunteer appreciation day at our office! This event is welcome to anyone who has volunteered with ECOSLO over the past year. We will have coffee, kombucha, snacks, and goodies to give out to show our appreciation!
March 14 Cleanup at Pirate's Cove
Join ECOSLO in a fun morning cleanup at Pirate's Cove where we help to clean up the natural area!
Virtual Landfill and Recycling Facility Tour sponsored by I.W.M.A
Join ECOSLO online on Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:00 pm for a virtual tour of our local landfill and MRF, hosted by SLO County I.W.M.A. Education Program Coordinator Mike di Milo.
Creeks to Coast Cleanup
This annual volunteer event empowers community members in SLO County to come together to protect our waterways, communities, wildlife, and our neighbors. This year, ECOSLO will once again offer cleanup kits to households around SLO County to hold their own cleanups during the last two weeks of September. To sign up for a Cleanup Kit click here.
Virtual Paint Night with Forever Stoked
This is a collaborative effort with ECOSLO and Forever Stoked to raise funds and awareness for our environment and to celebrate World Ocean Day. Participants will paint an original piece "Cali" by Charlie Clingman. The event will take place Saturday June 5th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM via Zoom.
Join Charlie and friends on a study of this painting inspired by our beautiful coastline. Multiple people can paint along per ticket, but we will only be able to critique and help out with one painting per feed. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary...just a good attitude. Use your own painting supplies, or you may purchase a paint kit with all necessary materials from Forever Stoked.
To reserve a ticket ($30) and purchase a paint kit ($35) visit Foreverstoked.com
Recommended materials are - Canvas, paint (dark and light colors) and a small set of different size brushes. There will be a 15 minute guest speaker leading into the start of the painting.
You will receive an email with more details and login information one week prior to the Paint Party. We look forward to sharing a fun and unique painting experience with you all!
Landfill and Recycling Virtual Program| Sponsored by I.W.M.A.
Learn about landfill operations and how your recyclables are sorted for recycling, especially as it pertains to San Luis Obispo County. You might even have a new perspective about what we throw away after seeing this thought-provoking program! The program will be approximately 45 minutes, with time after for questions. {Eventbrite link TBD}