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    2026 City Kayak Lake Cleanups (Townsend & Brandt)

    **Advance registration is required by noon the day before each cleanup.**
  • Enjoy an evening kayaking while helping to keep our lake clean and preserve its natural beauty. The City's Parks & Recreation Department has agreed to waive the rental fees due to the cleanup.

    A limited number of kayaks are available for each date. Early registration is encouraged. Transportation to and from events is not provided.

    Kayak cleanups for 2026 will be held at either at Lake Townsend or Lake Brandt.

    Lake Townsend Marina (6332 Lake Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214)

    Lake Brandt Marina (5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro, NC 27455)

  • Question Mark Questions? Contact: WaterVolunteers@greensboro-nc.gov

    Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, their e-mail address is considered public record.

  • All participants must:

    - Be at least 10 years of age.

    - Have prior kayaking experience and be able to demonstrate proper kayaking etiquette.

    - Fill out a waiver to participate. Participants under 18 must have their guardian complete the waiver prior to arrival.

    - Properly wear their personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.

    Any participant under 16:

    - Must be supervised at all times during the event by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.

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    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Please select the 2026 cleanup date(s) you would like to register for:*
    • Earth Day - April 22, Lake Townsend 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the Earth Day Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • Drinking Water Week - May 6, Lake Brandt 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the Drinking Water Week Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • Guilford Creek Week - Wednesday, June 3, Lake Townsend  
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the Guilford Creek Week Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • Plastic Free July - Tuesday, July 14, Lake Brandt 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the Plastic Free July Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • World Water Week - Wednesday, August 26, Lake Townsend 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the World Water Week Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • National Cleanup Month - Tuesday, September 15, Lake Brandt 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the National Cleanup Month Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
    • Imagine a Day Without Water - Wednesday, October 7, Lake Townsend 
    • If the kayak(s) you need are not currently available for the Imagine a Day Without Water Cleanup, would you like to be put on a waitlist for the next available kayak(s)?*
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